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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    That is the door this morning
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/09234FI0-1UFS3RbSSZphMhwg
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    We installed our homeade auto door and I filmed it this morning to make sure it opened on time. But I don’t know how to post a video yet. So here is the eggs
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    Ok, so I’ve been slammed at work, trying to get the house and yard ready and haven’t been posting the updates. I greatly appreciate all the insight. I added more ventilation and have another set of aluminum vents to install on the big door permanently en route. We picked up our girls last...
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    Thank you!
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    So if I took down the T section, that may eliminate the poop and flight interference issues?. I’ll update. I’ll check width too. Not really difficult for me to double it up.
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    Wiring up my control box for my custom door today.
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I can take them out completely if that is the solution. I will let you know on the low vents. I may add a few more to give a steady low convective flow. The perches are 1 1/4 wide. I don’t know as far as thickness. I had some meranti (Indonesian farmed Mahogany ) left over I ripped down...
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I also finished the inside yesterday. I guess some critique here will help too.
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I took your suggestion, and started again with the door. Let me know if you approve. understood. I will hope. Maybe a windbreak on lower run in winter will help them go out?
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    Ok I made a bunch of changes Based on yours and others suggestions. Let me know what you think. I drilled out the soffit blocks, completely opened the run side gable, and to get a little low flow on the bedding, I installed a half dozen circular vents just above where the litter should be...
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I did read something like that. There is a wealth of information out there, some of it conflicting and apparently inaccurate. I will be at 4 sq ft of hen house space per bird. And 12 sq ft of run per bird. They will be allowed to free range when we are home. I wish chicken math could occur...
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    And thank you
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I definitely could completely open the run side gable. And removing the blocks in The soffit would Be easy as well. I had never heard it explained like that. I was so worried about too much draft, I never even considered moisture. This is why I joined here. I’ll post pictures when finish...
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    How did we do for our first coop? Any suggestions? Almost finished

    I will rethink the door. i didnt Really think about that. i Could leave the window on the run side open year round. It would offer the most shelter. Ill post the changes when I make them.
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