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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    Thanks! I appreciate your suggestions. I like your setup, too. You know, I have been wrapping my entire run during the winter, leaving room at the top open for ventilation. Your idea of leaving the southside open is a good one. I'll have to consider that!
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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    I haven't yet. Everyone's still laying. They must be content in their current digs! ;) But my old rooster .......... hmmmm, we'll see. He is NOT nice - to my hens or me! But I think I'd have to slowcook him for a LONNGG time! :p
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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    Oh, yes, Rob. I know exactly what you mean about people-size. My flock went from a cute little coop bought at the local feed store, to my kids' repurposed fort/swingset, to a 10x10 chainlink dog run, to an added 10x10 run (to make it a 10x20 run), to now having to add on again (another 10x10...
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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    Something akin to these examples.
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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    How do I upload pics from my phone's gallery?
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    Hello from Idaho

    Haha! Yes, but my husband might kill me! I will check out the suggested thread. Thank you!
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    Hello from Idaho

    Hi, all! Officially new to the site but have read posts & articles since getting my first flock of 4 about 5+ yrs ago. I succombed immediately to chicken math, doubling in size to 8 because I wanted Easter Eggers. I did manage to keep my vice under control for a few years, but the urge is...
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    Open air run in lieu of coop

    I currently house my chickens in an open air run. It consists of two 10X10X6 foot chainlink dog runs. The top consists of cattle panels & tarps. It is oriented east to west, with the long sides facing north & south. There are no solid walls. In the winter, I wrap it with clear plastic. While it...
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