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Regular coop cleaning sounds like drudgery. Why wouldn't the coop be designed to self clean? If the coop floor were expanded metal the poop would just fall to the ground. And if the floor were say 6-8" off the ground a skirt would still offer shelter from the elements. Chicken poop is great...

We own a small farm in CT. But we don't live there. Too many predators, so I cannot see having birds if we are not close by. However our town has permitted fowl in town. Will check the regulations today. I have build a coop or two for a friend in Texas. Attended a fowl auction while there...

A friend and I built this coop in Texas. As you can see it is on skids and movable, and certainly well ventilated. The floor is expanded metal, no need to sweep out the coop. Up here in the north, such a coop will need partial enclosure. It was a fun project. Hawk proof. Snakes sometimes...

Nice looking bird. What does he/she/him/her/they/them identify as?

I will look into it.

We just purchased a farm. Lots of work to do before I build a coop and invite tenants. But I am always looking at chickens. Coronation Sussex might be my choice, docile, dual purpose, and have breeding value. All good. But, where to find good breeding stock??

Can you ship to CT?

How to bring Coronation Sussex from Australia to the USA? Is it possible?

Several years ago visiting a friend in Kileen, I went to a poultry auction and was introduced to Coronation Sussex chickens. I have been looking for a breeder ever since. Speckled and Light are plentiful, but Coronation elusive. Are there any breeders in New England?