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  1. 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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    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
  3. 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
  4. jeridge

    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
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    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...
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    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...
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