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    Couple random questions about ladders and roosts

    interesting. Elsewhere, I read that the roosts in the coop shouldn’t be at different heights so they don’t bully each other for pecking order. Do you believe in that? Or is it just in the run they should be at different heights?
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    Couple random questions about ladders and roosts

    Yes, ramp, sorry, still learning all of the technical terms.
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    Couple random questions about ladders and roosts

    I have a couple random questions. why is a ladder necessary to the coop, but not to the roost Inside the coop? any suggestions for things that are worth building in the run? Daytime roosts?(if you provide one, does it need a ladder?) Swings? Obstacle course? Revolving train set? (ok...
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    Foundation important?

    I think I’m going to put 2x2 pavers down in the four corners and either 2 or 4 in the center. Under it, I’ll put gravel and sand compacted.
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    Foundation important?

    Thanks for all of your input. First things first, I’m in Central Texas near Austin. Added it to my profile, thought I had done that when I signed in. Also, still learning how to talk about things, so when I said coop, I meant coop and run. Everything included. Planning for 8 chickens with...
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    Foundation important?

    For a 8x14 coop, open floor, is a foundation helpful or needed? Since it’s not going to be off the ground it seems kind of pointless.
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    Central Texas Metal Coop?

    Thanks all on the comments. It makes sense that they aren’t as sensitive as some of the common guidance suggests. I could definitely make it out of wood. I just enjoy working in metal, so it scratches two itches if there isn’t a major drawback.
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    Central Texas Metal Coop?

    Wow, that design would be so simple. Being in Texas, is wind not a concern? I had heard that protecting them from breezes was so important. do you think the gable roof is important? I like the aesthetics of a shed roof with a large overhang. is there a name for this style coop? What’s the...
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    Central Texas Metal Coop?

    Hi folks, I’m brand new to the site and chickens, and looking for some guidance on using metal for building a coop. I do metalwork for fun, and I’m not much of a carpenter. I have access to some unique tools like welders, a CNC plasma cutter, tube benders/rollers, brakes for bending sheet...
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    Central Texas Newbie

    Hi folks, brand new here as well as to raising chickens. Originally from S. Florida, moved to Central Texas (Bastrop, rural suburb of Austin) 6 years ago. Joined the group to learn more about building a coop and tending to egg laying chickens. I’ve been reading groups on Facebook for a...
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