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    chick feed

    I got my question answered. Was at the store Saturday and they had medicated and nonmedicated chick feed. Wasn't sure what I wanted so I got the nonmedicated. They will be in the laundry room until big enough to go outside. I guess the next bag I will get the medicated.
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    Hubby says no chickens. No funds for coop

    I think this is a good plan. Just start accumulating free stuff.
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    High Wind Dangers

    I don't know if it would blow over or not. If you are concerned and want a simple solution that is inexpensive try getting a couple of dog tie out anchors. http://www.horseloverz.com/237057-Chrome-Spiral-Pet-AnchorTieout-Stake-For-Dogs---18-Inch.html Walmart carries them too. Look...
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    can bulding made with treated lumber be used ?

    I don't see why not. I am using treated lumber due to alot of it is exposed to the elements and the skids will be on the ground.
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    My Large chicken tractor.

    I pick up the hardware cloth after work today. Maybe we will get some more done tonight.
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    My boys and I got started on our coop today!

    Looks great. My girls help alittle bit, but they are more excited about getting the actual chickens.
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    My Large chicken tractor.

    We put a hinged floor on the nesting boxes also. The girls thought they would make nests. That is all for today. My order of hardware cloth comes in tomorrow.
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    My Large chicken tractor.

    Some more of the front siding is done. I am going to leave it open at the top for ventilation. Will put hardware cloth across there. The ramp/door. I hinged it so that it can be pulled shut at night. It seals tightly into the floor.
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    Coop Cam

    I don't think this is crazy at all. Talking with the local deputy after my mailbox was smashed he said that cameras are getting more popular in the rural areas. I plan to install some to monitor the driveway. Having one on the coop wouldn't be a bad idea either.
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    Planning my Coop and Run

    Hinges are great. My coop will have the two ends hinged for easy cleaning access. The nesting boxes will have a hinges floor also.
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    OSB ok to use for inner walls of coop? Inner coop wall ideas?

    I get free pallets from ACE hardware. Pick them up by the trailer load. The idea of the blocks and OSB should work too. If it was me. I would use some pallets stacked on top of the blocks and the just screw them to the existing walls. This should give you alot of added strength...
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    Turning a Treehouse into a Coop

    That is a very nice treehouse. I can see it as a coop too.
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    Barn to coop conversion - looking for suggestions

    I would use the smaller building too. You may need the big one for future additions or other projects. I am currently building my coop inside my shed. When its done I can slide it out the big door and into the yard. If it goes well I will build more. The interest from others is there...
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    Chicken tractor pics

    I am not sure if a floor is necessary, but being able to close the coop up at night to secure it is a good idea. I plan to have both ends open so that I can easily clean it out with a broom and shovel. The center of the floor will be a ramp/door that I can close up at night to secure the...
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    My Large chicken tractor.

    I found two pieces of tin along the side of the road today. About six feet long. They are still in my company truck until I figure out how to get them into my corolla.
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