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    Garden shed to coop update WITH PICTURES

    It’s an optical illusion. But the front of the boards is above the vinyl plank by a maximum of 2.5”. The back boards are 1x10s to hit the 2x4s. I lowered the front boards (1x8s) so they’re actually lower than they look. But hides the boards behind them at the same time. But I’ll keep that in...
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    Garden shed to coop update WITH PICTURES

    Time for an update! Ripped out all electrical (it was totally wrong) and the insulation. I found a MASSIVE ants nest between the layers of the foam board so glad I did that. Removed and reused the smaller work bench so the “poop board with roost” would be a bit bigger for more chickens. Yay...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    New question- roofing material for the attached run. I have a 10x15' welded black wire outdoor dog kennel that's currently in use with my tiny coop that I will be adding to this new one. It currently is sitting underneath a portable canopy. Unfortunately with living in Ohio and have lake-effect...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    The hand rails are sealed and I have #2, 8’ ones. So plenty to use for a roost. Will probably scratch up and paint to match the inside. I’m thinking of taking out the smaller workbench for more working space since it’s only 12” wide and the other is 24” wide. For shade I’m thinking of getting...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    Now I plan on painting the inside to help protect wood and reflect light. Question about the roost bar though. I have two handrails that were given to me that are oak. Are these suitable for a roost bar?
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    Glad everyone recommended taking out the old insulation. There was A LOT of it and I found a giant ant’s best in the deeper layers. Got it all cleaned out. Larger workbench is 24” wide. Smaller on is 12”. Both sit 34” from the floor. Floor space is about 89” length and 89” width. Only one area...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    Aart, would you put the insulation back in after checking the integrity of the structure and then covering it? Or leave it out?
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    The octagonal vent is indeed a vent. It does need to be redone as it’s not very secure. But it’s a functional vent. So it would not be difficult to add a matching one on the opposite side. Thought about getting a powered vent as well to help with ventilation. Will be taking the shelves out. Not...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    Unfortunately cupola looks to be only decorative. The clear roof portion faces East. I wasn’t sure if I should change that to plain shingles or not? Does it make more sense to remove the insulation or cover it? I’m in NE Ohio so we have quite variable weather. The current windows face west and...
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    New garden shed to coop...design help?

    Hello everyone! I scored a garden shed/green house on FB marketplace to covert into a coop. It’s approximately 8x8. I’m requesting some design help to make it the best it can be for my flock! Open to all options and suggestions! TYIA
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    Solid-roof runs attached to coops...can I see?

    Hi everyone! Found someone to help me build my Coopa-A-Cabana next spring for much more reasonable than ordering through shed builders. Anyways... looking for those that had solid-roof runs that are attached to their coops. Coop design plan is 10x16’ split into 2 parts: coop and garden shed...
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    Brand choices for chicken feeds (how do I know who is "best"?)

    Fellow chicken tenders, I'm fairly new to having my flock (got them in August already laying). The feed that they were on, I cannot get where I live as I drove an hour to get them. Since that bag ran out, I've had them on Purina Omega Crumbles and Pellets as they seem to like one over the other...
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    What WON'T your chickens eat?

    Their "You're our favorite person EVER" list: Blueberries Cherries Yogurt Cottage cheese Cherry tomatoes Canned cat food Night crawlers Crickets Watermelon Grapes Mealworms Cooked rice and pasta Their "I'm trying to poison them" list: Kale Spinach Pineapple Pumpkin Squash Suet cakes Their...
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    Window selection for coop build

    Hey y’all! when planning on building a new coop. Does it matter what kind of window you put in? (New build, replacement, single hung, double hung, slider, awning)? New vs used? Thanks!
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    ISO someone/recommendations on a user-friendly program to design a coop

    I'm struggling to draw what I want for my "Coop-A-Cabana". I'm wanting to take a 10x16 shed, split on the inside with a wall framed with chicken wire (etc.) so the coop side is separate from the storage/garden shed side. I'm a visual person so the shed designers online are not quite what I'm...
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