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  1. nereidlover

    Can metal sheds be used as coops?

    After more hours than I care to admit of coop research, I find myself wonder if buying a metal shed instead of building a coop would be an option. My thought was to buy a moderately priced metal shed, cut plenty of ventilation windows and a chicken door, and use the doors that come on it as...
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    Pine Needles - To do or not to do.....

    Where we live there is an abundance of dry, fallen pine needles everywhere (east Texas). Being the eco savey chick I try to be, I had hoped to use them as a free alternative to pine shavings for the floor of the coop/run as well as bedding for the nest boxes. I will be using the deep litter...
  3. nereidlover

    Do chickens attract unnecessary predators?

    I'm still in the planning/learning phase of my chicken obsession, so bear with me. I'm fully aware that chickens will invite predators, and we will do everything we can to predator proof our coop and run. That being said, our area is full of coyotes, foxes, bobcats, snakes, raccoons, and who...
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