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    Garden Coop Flooring

    I'm in the process of building the Garden Coop design. It's a well thought out design and I love that it uses a deep bedding method. The design uses a large predator proof frame that the birds are always in, and a smaller wooden enclosure within the frame for darkness and to escape from the...
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    Do I need a coop?

    I have five hens near Seattle. In my backyard I have a 14' x 16' run with two walls made from my existing wooden fence on the property line and the other two walls made out of chainlink to enclose the run. On top of the run is bird netting and in the center is an old coop that needs to be...
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    What should I plant outside my run?

    I'm planning a new run in Western Washington. It'll be about 14' x 17' with a 25sqft coop inside for my five Easter Eggers. It'll be under the trees and pretty shady with dappled light. I know it's on the larger side but I'd rather they have the extra space then cramped. Inside of the coop...
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