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  1. Kyle241

    Coop Is Finally Done!

    This took forever.....who would have thought but then again it was built only on weekends but still. So we finally have a 'finished' coop as the chicks are now out there and there a few minor things to do such as attach a human couple steps, attach rope to chicken door and hang the new larger...
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    Ladder Inside Coop

    I'm curious as to whether I should place my chicken ladder that goes up to the roost up against a wall or leave it 'X' inches away. The ladder is approx. 6 inches wide and I want to make sure there is enough room for them to go up it without the wall being an impediment. I have 4 PBR's and 2...
  3. Kyle241

    Please Show Me Your 'Lower Ventilation'

    I have seen some great coops with ventilation at the top or near the top and have already created that for my new coop. I have not however seen (or perhaps never noticed) the lower ventilation recommended for trying to keep the coop cooler on those hot summer days. I do have three windows (2...
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    Newbie's New Coop

    So after reviewing a lot on this forum about what makes a good coop and going back and forth on design/style, I started building last week. Just like many, I found out this is quite the process. The size is 8'Wx8'Lx8'H with 2x4 stick framing that will be insulated for our cold winters. The...
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    Pasty Butt? Newbie Question

    I have read that pasty butt is a sign of possible disease or is it the cause of disease? Also considering chicks poop so often some remains on their butts, do you do anything about it? We received our chicks yesterday (4 PR's & 2 RIR's) and this morning their butts are dirty. I'm thinking this...
  6. Kyle241

    Insulating Coop & Ventilation Questions

    We are ready to insulate our coop as we live in Eastern Ontario and winter nights hover between -15 to -20c or 5 to -5f. My question concerning insulation is we are planning only R16 for walls and ceiling, is this enough? Also proper building method includes vapour barrier on the inside, is this...
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    Newbie Questions

    I have been reviewing posts a fair bit now as our chicks are scheduled to arrive on June 15th. I have several questions that I have seen answers to but then see other opinions/answers and then get a little confused. I know everyone has their own opinion, just looking for 'best practice' for...
  8. Kyle241

    Newbie - Our Pups (pic intensive)

    I thought I would post some pics of our pups as we are adding chickens next week and who knows what the future holds, ducks - yes, donkeys - maybe. We have five pups in our household, 3 rescued/retired Greyhounds, a Rat Terrier and a Pug. Jack, retired racer from Southland park. Charlie...
  9. Kyle241

    Newbie from Eastern Ontario, Canada

    Hi everyone. I have been lurking on this forum for a couple months as DW and I are getting our first chickens this month, 4 Plymouth Rock and 2 RIR's. They are scheduled to arrive June 15th and we have our coop and run part way there and should have it completed within the next 2-3 weeks. The...
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