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    Leaving chickens out in run while you're gone

    I'm new to this, we don't have ladies yet but I'm thinking through the whole idea. I work 2-3 days a week out of the house. I leave early around 630 Am on those days, I'm home usually no later than 5. Would it be ok to open the little chicken door (technical name? ) into the enclosed run and...
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    Open air coop

    Does an open air coop have to be large? I realize the roost has to be far away from the windows but just how far back? We are trying to make this project economical but still quality. I was hoping for a small coop 5x7, shed style roof pitching backwards, run off to one side 8 x7. I'm...
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    Deep litter method

    I'm trying to understand how this works. We are planning on building our coop next weekend. I'm trying to wrap my head around this method. We are new to chickens in general, planning on getting 5 in the coming months. I was planning on just placing easily removed trays under the roosts in the...
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    Is it too late in the season?

    Is it too late in the season to get chicks? I'm in MA, I've read chickens don't do well with extreme temp changes, would I be better off waiting till Spring?
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    Total NEWBIE!

    Hi everyone! My name is Torre. We have settled into our new home and have started thinking about some laying hens. I'm totally green and would love some direction on where to start! We are in Gardner, MA. Obviously we need cold hardy chickens! I know our city has no ordinances against chickens...
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