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Thanks for the link, it was helpful. Silly question, but they use just vinyl coated chicken wire for the sides - is that enough to keep racoons out? I'm surprised they don't have racoons in that area or maybe they have other deterrents. The racoons in our area are numerous and very...

We live in SW Florida - it's hot and humid for much of the year, with temps below 32 degrees maybe once a year. I'm more worried about my coop getting too hot and cooking the ladies than I am about the need to keep them warm. Would it be better to have a coop with mostly hardware cloth sides...

Is there a type of feed or supplement you can give your hens so they lay eggs that contain Omega 3?

Is there a type of feed or supplement you can feed your hens to get eggs that contain Omega 3?