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  1. Pryn

    -50F Coop ideas

    Well, I made it up to Alaska but I have a slight (it's a swamp) drainage issue on the land to deal with before I can begin building the coop. It looks Like I won't be able to begin until next year because I want to make sure that the drainage is ok before I get to far. So, more time to plan...
  2. Pryn

    -50F Coop ideas

    Thank you all, your ideas and experiences are very helpful! Underground was an thought I was researching, it's nice to know it works. Alright, I am at: Barn, built partially underground, with 2x8 walls with offset studs and 2x8 rafters, pink foam board insulation. Wired for 2 ceramic bulb heat...
  3. Pryn

    -50F Coop ideas

    Thank you for the tips. I will super-insulate (8" offset studs) and have heat lamps available for when they are needed. I want happy chickens. - Pryn -
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    -50F Coop ideas

    Thank you both. I will take your advice in my design for the "Ideal extreme weather coop" as well as continue searching old posts. It's wonderful to find this resource! I am sure I will be spending a great deal of time on here when I get my girls. For now everything I am learning I putting...
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    -50F Coop ideas

    I am moving to an area of Alaska with temperatures down to -50F, sometimes for weeks at a time. I am trying to decide how to design a coop section of a barn (chickens and guineas to start) for these temperatures. How much insulation would be needed (4", 6", 8", 12"?) Perhaps an inner "extreme...
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