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    Comment by 'mattkinnick' in article 'My Poultry Palace'

    WOW. HUGE!
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    Posted this article about my coop build! Check it out. I'd love your thoughts/feedback...

    Posted this article about my coop build! Check it out. I'd love your thoughts/feedback. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cedar-shake-coop-novice-custom-build.75191/
  3. Cedar Shake Coop - Novice Custom Build

    Cedar Shake Coop - Novice Custom Build

    This is the first attempt of a novice backyard chicken owner to build a custom chicken coop. This was SO much fun to build. *Construction photos are at the bottom. From the little I had seen and understood of chicken coop construction and use, I knew that I wanted it to have insulation for...
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    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • 3/4" osb 3/8" plywood construction lumber louvered vent pine siding pvc feeder reclaimed wood styrofoam insulation tar paper tongue and groove
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Medium Coops
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    Cleaned the coop today.

    Cleaned the coop today.
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    It appears to have resolved itself.

    It appears to have resolved itself.
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    My First Coop Build

    Sorry, never responded! Coop is 20 sq/ft not including the nesting boxes. I read the ventilation stuff you suggested and it was super helpful. This Spring I cut in 4 additional 4" louvered vents to help with ventilation. You were right, there wasn't enough ventilation, this winter frost built...
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    My First Coop Build

    Yea, if I did this build again I would definitely do 2x6 or 2x8 for the baseplate for deeper litter.
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    Currently trying to diagnose and triage a split beak.

    Currently trying to diagnose and triage a split beak.
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    Thanks! Glad to be here. Super helpful.

    Thanks! Glad to be here. Super helpful.
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    Chicken with a Split Beak: Solution

    This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing. Our Golden Laced Wyandotte has her beak split up to the crest as well. Can I get these Soft Paws on Amazon and put it on myself? Got a link for me? Dog sized recommended? Thank you! I will repost with follow-up. PS. How does a split beak like this...
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    My First Coop Build

    Yea great Q, I have 2 up above totaling 8'.
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    My First Coop Build

    I appreciate the feedback: - The wide windows are big enough to crawl inside through if needed, but the coop is also small enough where one can lean in and reach all corners as necessary. - I have six 4" permanent vents cut in. Plus one 13" square window and two 22" square windows. I plan to...
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    My First Coop Build

    HC?
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    My First Coop Build

    We also let them out to range one or twice a day (full-fenced in backyard). And the run is currently 64 sq/ft.
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    My First Coop Build

    Thanks :) 6 chickens. Yes, MN. I've thought about covering the run with plexiglass or similar.
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