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    Water and feed system for new coop build

    Thats good to know I’ll be sure to look at the requirements on whatever water heater we use. I think running electricity to the coop from the barn would be cost prohibitive compared to a solar panel which I’ve seen for about $150.
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    Water and feed system for new coop build

    Thank y Thank you for sharing! I see that the length of pipe would freeze, even if you dunked a heater in the main barrel. That’s helpful to know!
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    Water and feed system for new coop build

    I can run an extension cord out there when needed, I’m only ~100 feet away from our barn. Your setup sounds very reasonable to me, I could easily carry a gallon or two of water from the house, I’d prefer that over running the hose back and forth.
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    Water and feed system for new coop build

    Thank you for adding that consideration! I was going to fill the rain barrel with the hose just as a way to hold a decent quantity of water and not have to run the hose out daily.
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    Water and feed system for new coop build

    Hello all, I’m new to chickens and building my coop. It’s a coop with attached run all under one shed roof. I have it designed with an entry space on one end where I will store feed and have a quarantine pen. The middle is all run and the far end is the elevated coop/roosts with a clean out...
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    New Chicken Mama in SE PA

    I’m also in the SE PA vicinity and just getting started! We have a batch of 5 week olds and a batch of 1 week old chicks and things are going well. This website has been the best for info, especially the guide on brooding chicks.
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