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    Attaching pvc to hardware cloth?

    So I have to put 4" pvc thru hardware cloth and am wondering what is the most secure way to do it? I'm assuming I could just put staples thru it and into the pipe, but that just doesn't seem too strong to me. Any ideas?
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    Watering/feeding inside or out?

    I've seen mixed suggestions so was wondering what everyone's reasons were. Should I provide feed and water inside the coop or outside? My coop door will be on a timer so I guess this will also dictate if the door stays open throughout the day or closes after the chickens leave. Right now, I...
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    Questions about free range containment

    I'm not sure if I should call it free range or a run, but basically I want to contain about 20 birds in some form. A little about the property...I have 2.5 acres and half of it (the back and 1 side) is a creek that's about 20-30 ft wide and 1-4 deep. The birds will be in a converted two stall...
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    At what temp do chickens need help warming up?

    What temps do you guys feel are ok for chickens without a heat source? I'm from up north, but now live in GA and I never really consider it too cold here. My pups don't even come in because they think it's more comfortable outside on the patio than in the house! But my coop is going to be very...
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    Nesting boxes on door?

    My first chicks are arriving this week and I'm finishing up plans for their coop right now. I'm converting a small (10x16ish) two-stall barn so the foundation is there. I want to be able to access the boxes without going in the coop so what do you guys think about the boxes being attached to the...
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