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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Ahh nice! I didn't even think that this was an option. Like, just completely open with nesting boxes laying around. I assumed you had to have the typical enclosed space (which would have been horrific here today in 43 degrees Celsius). Might just do similar, and maybe put in a small enclosure...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Thanks for the reply! I was more looking at buying/building a traditional coop, then having this cage joined on, purely as a run. Is that how you use it? Or is yours more of an open air coop inside the cage? Luckily very flat here. Have a bunch of old pavers too, so they could work out well...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Wow, OK - I'll leave nothing to chance! Was it an enclosed coop/run? How did the fox(es) breach? After a quick search, looks like Australian possums aren't too good either! I was just going to re-enforce the bottom half of this potential run with a stronger wire like you suggested, but might...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Tried to send a private message, but it flagged the message as spam or inappropriate content :confused: - sorry everyone else! If you have the time - just wondering what sort of threats/predators you've had to deal with in the Adelaide suburbs? My coop will be secured, but I was considering one...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Thanks for the tip on Pip and Grow! Yes, I've been considering the heat. I have a little stretch down the side of my place facing North/South. It only gets a few hours of harsh summer sun, due to the building on one side & fence on the other (pictured). Do you think this would be a good spot...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Thanks everyone - I only replied to those who asked questions, but read and appreciated all the provided info. Good to see a couple of Aussies about! I can already tell that it's a great, knowledgeable community. We've just hit the hottest part of our year, so I have a couple of months to...
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Nice to meet you Mary! - Brooklyn Park here Had to look up what a 'pullet' even was haha - probably that, but haven't even got there yet. More just planning the infrastructure/landscaping at the moment
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    Oh wow - small world. Did she enjoy her time here? No, haven't looked at the other forums yet, but good to know there is a local one. Yeah, I'm not against the idea of a prefab - mainly because I just don't have the materials laying around to build. Might be a good base to mod etc
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    Everyone here is no doubt sick of these posts, but I'm NEW!

    My name is Mick. I live in Adelaide, South Australia. Been a backyard gardener off & on, but first time planning for chooks (what they call chickens here). Obviously been looking at the pre-fab solutions, but now seeing that they might not be best & all the other mistakes of newbies. I'm a...
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