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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    Unfortunately where we live, everything requires zoning and permits and it’s a bit of a pain. We already submitted plans for a 6×10 roofed run. I’m thinking that if we decide to add more space later, I could probably attach one of those steel or metal runs from Tractor Supply or Amazon that...
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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    Thank you for all your guidance! :thumbsup
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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    Also, the coop we purchased did say it could hold 10–12 chickens. I’ll attach photos. When we bought it, the store told us it would safely hold that many birds. Since our town only allows 10 hens and 1 rooster, I originally thought it would be plenty of space. It’s a little frustrating because...
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    Introduction

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes! This year, 2026 (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 6 Chickens (chicks*) (3) What breeds do you have? 2 Buff Orphingtons 2 Easter Eggers 1 Barred Rock 1 Black Australorp (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising...
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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    This past winter was awful. We got over 18 inches of snow. I did see a lot of people winter wrapping their coops and runs with plastic or tarps, which we plan to do as well. My hope is that it will encourage them to still go out into the run during the winter so they have more space, but like...
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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    Sussex County, New Jersey
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    Chicken Coop & Run, how many chickens?

    Hi everyone! I’m looking for a little advice as a beginner. I recently purchased a 4×6 Dutch-style coop, and my husband will be adding a 6×10 roofed run attached to it so the chickens will have access to the run at all times. We plan to predator-proof everything with ½-inch galvanized hardware...
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