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  1. jeridge

    Pictures of your home-made coops and runs!

  2. jeridge

    Comment by 'jeridge' in album 'my first chicken coop'

    Lovin' it!! Please give additional info on your green roof.
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  3. jeridge

    Run Advice, please

    Thank you for your comforting and encouraging words! I'm looking forward to getting the chicks in May.
  4. jeridge

    Run Advice, please

    Thanks, I SO want them to be happy. My cats--don't tell them that's what they are---are spoiled beyond rotten. Funny, we keep 12-14 bird feeders in the yard, and I fret over them fighting and scrapping with each other. I'm going to have to get a grip and realize birds will be okay!
  5. jeridge

    Run Advice, please

    First of all, I love BYC site; I've learned so much. I love seeing pictures of what folks have provided for their chickens, but I need advice from experienced chicken owners, please. I have a run that is approximately 20*16 (320 sq. ft total). My coop is roughly 32 sq. ft.(4 sf. per bird...
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    How Many of You Let Your Pets Lick the Dishes?

    As a kid, I use to lick an ice cream cone, hand it to the dog to lick, and continue back and forth until it was gone. My mama says I use to gnaw on dog biscuits from time to time, too. We now have three cats, and although they have their own plates, they are allowed to clean up ours as they...
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    Can chickens stand the cold weather?

    myhubbycallsmechickenmama, please explain woods style open air coop. thank you
  8. jeridge

    Comment by 'jeridge' in article 'Girlie Coop'

    thank you
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  9. Girlie Coop

    Girlie Coop

    Well, here it is. My first building project EVER. She may not be the straightest coop ever, but I guarantee you she's sturdy. The floor and walls are pallets. Originally, the intent was to build the coop off of the ground, but the pallets were too heavy, so I improvised. I've spent a small...
  10. jeridge

    bamboo for roosts

    I found some nice bamboo (very sturdy) that someone tossed away. Is it a good idea to use them as roosts, or is bamboo too slick for the chickens to grip? Thank you
  11. jeridge

    A Run Project

    I'm learning, too! Love your pic and the idea about shrubbery. I'm doing the same thing.
  12. jeridge

    Love BYC

    I love this site; it's the only place where folks appreciate the satisfaction of finding free pallets, looking forward to getting chickens, and sharing the amazing (and humble) hard work done by themselves. Thanks so much and God bless each of you
  13. jeridge

    Run Roof

    That is true, thanks!
  14. jeridge

    Run Roof

    Based on pics and research, I'm planning to make a wooden frame (anchored to the ground somehow--I can't physically dig holes for the fence post) from treated 2x4's and attach wire (not chicken wire) around the sides, top, and floor. Part of the run will be shaded with the tarp; all shaded in...
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    Run Roof

    I'm going to build a 8x20 run (8'high) and am considering either wire fencing or hardware cloth for the roof with a tarp for shade, but I'm concerned about the occasional snow/ice storm. Any suggestion? Thank you
  16. jeridge

    Nesting Boxes

    I'm finally ready to gather up pallets to make my first coop. I'm planning on using concrete blocks to raise it off of the ground just a bit, but the floor will be dirt. I'm considering using eight pallets for the floor and walls four-pallets high. I'm thinking I'll need to get a couple of 2x4's...
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    Coop with a Green Roof

    Books say that temp of coop can be controlled nicely by integrating a "green roof" on the top of the coop. I would love to do this to add appeal to the coop and to grow small plants/flowers at the same time. I found one website but they want $1,100 + s/h for coop. Any ideas? Seen any plans...
  18. jeridge

    New Member

    Hey Y'all from SC! I've visited the site often but just got around to joining. I'm hoping to have chickens in the near future and possibly a goat. I've read pros and cons to keeping chickens/goats together. Any advice? Other than the fact that I have NO building skills whatsoever (increases...
  19. jeridge

    Snaplock chicken coops

    I called Snap Lock today and was told the cost is $450 plus shipping. I'm in SC and they are in GA and shipping was going to be an extra $75-$85. I can't build with lincoln logs, let alone wood, so I was very excited about this option. However, it's WAY beyond my budget.
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