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    how to let chickens have a peaceful night and electric fence questions

    My new chicken coop is a standalone structure and the bedroom is on the second floor. Chickens are living on the first floor now, the second floor should be finished very soon. Now the predators, such as raccoons, are aware of my chickens. They are here several times already. Five days ago, I...
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    do you approve the security for this setup?

    I installed hardware cloth this way under the roof. Do you think it is good enough?
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    is this the right screw for hardware cloth?

    sorry, it is there now.
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    is this the right screw for hardware cloth?

    I found this kind of screw at HomeDepot today. Is this the right screw to install hardware cloth?
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    when installing hardware cloth, on which side is the better way to install?

    I am building a chicken coop. There are some opening spaces for ventilation. Hardware cloth will be installed in these areas. I should install them on the exterior side or interior side of the frame? The predator is stronger on pulling or pushing?
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    How to cover my run effectively in term of cost and lifespan

    I have an old run built just with 2x4 and chicken wire, no other materials, so no cover. I am starting to use it now. It looks like I need to key run dry to give the chicken a good environment. I need your ideas to cover it by spending less money and lasting a long time.
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    open these areas as ventilation is enough?

    I am planning to make these triangle areas uncovered, only put hardware cloth there. Basically, all spaces directly under the roof will be just guarded by hardware cloth only. Is this good enough for ventilation? I am in Boston MA. My chicken will be ok during the winter under this condition? I...
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    install a window close to the roost is good or not?

    I am just wondering is it a good or bad idea to install a window close to the roost? Does the chicken feel more secure with a solid wall behind them?
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    building a coop, more windows or less windows

    I am building my first 6'x4' coop. I am in the MA Boston area. There are windows on two walls right now. I still have few used windows. I am wondering should I install one on another two walls to make the coop getting more daylight? I am not worried about the ventilation right now. So I will not...
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