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  1. PerryChick67

    Free range in winter?

    Hi. First time having chickens in several years and this time we have an Eglu Go Up coop with run. Do you free range in winter? Before we had a bigger homemade coop and run. This one seems so small in comparison— unsure what to do re: winter. Advise? Personal experiences? Thanks!
  2. PerryChick67

    chickens going to roost

    I am raising my first flock of chickens. I have 6 Buff Orpingtons (all females). I usually put them in the coop from their enclosed run in the evening. Do they learn to go in to roost themselves, or if I don't put them inside, will they just sleep outside in the run? Thanks.
  3. PerryChick67

    inside new coop

    We are about finished with our first coop. Is there any reason NOT to paint the interior? Will it harm the chickens? I thought it would make it easier to clean and more durable.
  4. PerryChick67

    enclosed chicken run

    Hi. We are building a coop and enclosed yard (run) for 6 hens. Is an enclosed 6 ft x 12 ft. yard attached to the coop plus space available under the coop (which is 8 ft x 4 ft) adequate for the hens to have? I plan to also let them roam the back yard but only when I am out there to supervise...
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    building first coop

    How far apart should the slats on a chicken ramp be placed? and how wide should they be?
  6. PerryChick67

    New to Chicks and chickens!

    Hi. I've never raised chicks or chickens, but want to start. I've kind of decided on 6 pullets and love the looks and description of Buff Orpingtons. My husband was going to build a coop and run...now he wants me to look at a portable coop first to "see how it goes" before he tries to build...
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