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  1. Maison Des Plumes

    Maison Des Plumes

    Documenting construction of La Maison des Plumes April '09: Construction commenced approximately 2 or 3 months ago in my driveway. I began by framing the four walls and applying and fastening hardware cloth to all the sides. May '09: - A human size entry door was assembled and fitted into...
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    coop may be getting too hot

    I think you'll find this thread on hot weather coops helpful! Please show me your hot weather coops!
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    Landscaping the run (S Florida)

    I've noticed that my girls find any citrus repellent.* A Meyer lemon tree or tangelo would be lovely and delicious! I think you'd just want to start with a tree mature enough - at least five gallons? I'm guessing the trace amount of citrus oil present in the leaves is what deters them. I don't...
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    my new open air run. . . Phoenix, AZ

    You should post this to a previous thread on "Hot Weather Coops"!
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    Anyone built a Catawba Ark?

    There isn't much ventilation in the top portion. This concerned me being located in Florida. Even at night in the summer it remains HOT and HUMID - and then there's the rain to contend with. This isn't to say that you couldn't make some modifications. If you do, I'd love to hear about them.
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    Do Chickens & Bunnies Like each Other?? do they make good room mates??

    The folks at woolpets.com appear to have made it work. Other pictures of their set up can be found at their website. Among the galleries, pick "Woolpets Family Album" and you'll see a few.
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    My hen is honking/wheezing

    My seemingly-healthy six month old hen is making a honking noise with every breath. She is energetic, eating and drinking well, doesn't display any secretions of the mouth, eyes, or nose, and hasn't sneezed or coughed. The only other chickens she has been around are my other 5 and none of them...
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    My chicken coop on wheels

    Thank you for posting the wheel pics!! I may have to give something similar a try!!
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    Finished Coop

    Can you post more detailed photos, please?
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    My chicken coop on wheels

    It looks great! Can you show us some up close shots of the wheels? Thanks in advance for sharing!
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    Attaching Hardware cloth to Wood Frame

    Lathe screws. Good luck.
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    Heat index 110 no breeze/my advice

    I have a large, glass casserole dish that I fill with water every morning and set in a shady spot in their run. Throughout the day they'll wade through it to cool down. In conjunction with a big fan on the girls all day, and later directed across their roosting area, their panting and discomfort...
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    Coops/runs on hilly terrain

    So many of the coops/runs that I see are featured on flat ground. If your coop/run is situation on a hilly area or on an incline, I'd really like to see pictures of it and how you dealt with the change in gradient! Any other hints on dealing with a change in gradient would be appreciated.
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    Please show me your hot weather coops

    Today we experienced the first of many late, late afternoon summer downpours in Florida and I began to worry. In an effort to combat stale air and heat, my coop has ample, if not enthusiastic ventilation. Unfortunately, paired with an appropriate gust of wind and precipitation is introduced to...
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    painting question

    I know Kilz primer is dry to the touch in 30 min. and ready for painting in about an hour (depending on temp. and humidity).
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