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    Illinois...

    I'm in the process of moving from Mount Prospect to the Marengo area. We have two coops on the property and will be fixing them up and the getting some chicks
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    Moving to great lakes, IL area!

    Most of these towns are in Lake County and if you live in a town or subdivision you may or may not be able to keep chickens. Here's an article on which towns allow chickens. http://www.littlelakecounty.com/backyard-chickens-lake-county/ Looks like you need a permit for your coop. The laws...
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    Advice on using old coops

    Thanks everyone for the advice. I am get into the runs and an thinking about getting one of those automatic doors for the main house. I'll definitely get something for the top of the runs. If possible I'll build a frame or just get some netting to start with although it will take a while to...
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    Advice on using old coops

    We are in the process of buying a farm and it has two existing chicken coops that have not been used for years. The one on the left is attached to a "barn" and the other is free standing, I don't have the exact measurements but they seem to be about 10' by 20'. They both have large windows...
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    New to the Forum

    Hi, My wife and I are considering doing the Green Acres thing and buying a farm. We are going to have horses and most likely goats and we are considering raising chickens for fresh eggs. I came across this site and thought it would be a good place to talk with others who are raising chickens...
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