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    Comment by 'SpeckledDottie' in article 'Two Best Friends'

    Cute! I like how you describe their personalities.
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    how much does it cost to build a chicken coop?

    You did great chickenlady772! I'm $350 into mine for the coop, run, 11 chicks, feeder, and water containers. I got chickens because I thought it would be a cheaper startup than bees. They would have cost...$350. Silly me. At least the chickens don't sting.
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    30$ 7ft chicken run!

    I live in the south and grow sorghum as a natural shade/fence for my garden. I just looked it up and chickens can eat sorghum, so this year I'll plant a row along one side of my run. It grows about 8 ft tall and regrows great. It doesn't need a lot of dirt to grow in and is drought resistant...
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    Comment by 'SpeckledDottie' in article 'Basic Backyard Coop, Keep It Simple'

    Just wanted to add that the coop is working great. I used the 4'10" piece labeled "excess" as the roof. I attached 2 hinges to the roof for easy opening. I attached a latch to the underside of the roof and the side of the coop and have a key lock. I use a piece of wood to prop the roof open...
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    Comment by 'SpeckledDottie' in article 'Just a chicken coop'

    Those chicks wouldn't smile. Love it! Great re-use of materials. I like your design, also.
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    The Old Folks Home

    Maybe it got its' wings and went to squirrel heaven.
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    Gah!! My ex-husband is an idiot!

    Sorry to hear things are so frustrating. My only advice: Stop expecting the ex to be something they are not. It will save you loads of frustration. If they were flaky/sporadic before, they will keep being flaky/sporadic. You cannot make them be someone they are not. The best revenge is...
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    Good Morning from Texas!

    Thanks for those tips!
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    Good Morning from Texas!

    Well, I have 11 Speckled Sussex living in my bathtub. I've never had chickens before so this should be exciting. Thanks to one of the coop plans I saw here I've decided to jump right in. The chicks are 12 days old now and all seem very happy and are all eating well. Today I'll build the...
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