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    How do I keep my coop run dry?

    I am considering adding a 6' by 10' run section to that coop. I agree its definitely too small and thats why I want to build a bigger one. Most of the birds roost on the roof supports or above the coop (theres an opening). That coop definitely has some design flaws. Are you suggesting...
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    How do I keep my coop run dry?

    Of the 9, they are a mixture of 2 bramas, 1 rhode island red, 1 welsummer, 2 plymouth rocks, 2 Ameraucanas, and 1 leghorn
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    How do I keep my coop run dry?

    We are in Kansas City, MO. We got 4" of rain on Saturday and a little more on Sunday this last weekend. That is on the high side and normally don't see that much rain. We have the "Big Green Coop" from TSC that is supposed to hold up to 15 chickens. We have 9 and a duck that goes in there...
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    How do I keep my coop run dry?

    I am definitely going to run a trench around the outside of the run. The run has a shingled roof so rain water doesn't really come in. I thought about the nipple waterer but was unsure where and how to mount it that can sustain the weight of a bucket of water.
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    How do I keep my coop run dry?

    I am new to the site so please forgive my ignorance! However, I have done a bit of research and just want some confirmation. I have a coop from Tractor Supply (good enough for now but I want to build a new one over winter) that sits at the back of our yard. When it rains, the run gets wet but...
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