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  1. eigna1

    Chicken coop distance from house and electricity

    Thanks for the tips! Will show my husband.
  2. eigna1

    Chicken coop distance from house and electricity

    Yes, we will probably try the electric extension cord. We are working on the design of the coop now. Any good articles about essential features in a coop? Do you have any recommendations on the litter management? I saw a few articles about the deep litter method (cleaning every year), but...
  3. eigna1

    Chicken coop distance from house and electricity

    Oh good to hear experience from a fellow Long Islandian! I will have to discuss with my husband about the electricity. I'm sorry to hear about your girls. We will aim for a secure and well ventilated coop.
  4. eigna1

    Chicken coop distance from house and electricity

    Thank you for the quick response! I did not think about the water-turning-into-ice issue. That's definitely a reason to have electricity. The lighting needs to be considered as well for egg laying in the winter. My husband is going to build the coop, he's not trained to hard wire the coop. Is...
  5. eigna1

    Chicken coop distance from house and electricity

    Hello! My husband and I are planning to get chicks this spring. We are debating on where to put the coop. My husband wants to put the coop close to the house because he does not want electricity wiring going too far (in case the winter gets too cold on Long Island, NY). I don't want the coop...
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