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    poop tray distance from roost?

    Hi, thank you for the information. I have the window that slides LtoR to open, plus a 12" x 5" vent above the door that I'm looking into for the pictures, plus the walk out door to the ramp on the South wall. Is that enough ventilation? Thx
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    poop tray distance from roost?

    We finished building our coop! It's 7' square with nesting boxes on one side and the door to the ramp on the opposite side. It's a single slant roof with the 4' high side where I'm leaning in the 2 foot square door to take the pictures, and 6' high on the other side with the window. The entire...
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    New member from Alaska

    Thanks for the information. Our local hatchery sold me 5 pullets. When I went to pick them up, they had had a 'piling' issue and tons of birds were wiped out. I ended up with 2 black Australorps and 2 golden comets. I'm thinking of getting 2-3 more Golden Comets and go from there. My Mom is...
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    New member from Alaska

    I am having a blast looking through the articles and forums for info on building, insulation, square footage needed, roost placement! LOL
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    New member from Alaska

    Insulated coops are sufficient for our birds here. A single light bulb with a metal cage around it seems to be adequate to help continue getting eggs into winter. We also use a plastic 'heater' surface under the waterer to prevent water from freezing. Our neighbors' chickens scratch around in...
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    New member from Alaska

    Hello, this is Tonya. I've not had chickens for over 40 years, but I've ordered 5 pullets for May pick up! We live in Palmer Alaska and we will be building our insulated coop over the next month or so. I've ordered one each: Rhode Island Red, Barred Ply Rock, Cream legbar; leghorn; and Blue...
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