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  1. tandpmiller

    Coop is done! Big thanks to BYC for all the ideas

    Our coop is finally done. (You can see the details on our BYC page). The hens are happy and we're watching for any adjustments we might have to make - but so far so good. Can't tell you all how helpful you've been. Thanks so much!
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    where to place roosts - too many vents?!

    We read the BIG OL' VENTILATION page (thanks Pat!) and made sure we made enough vents and windows for our coop (about 20 sq ft. of just vents). We're planning the roosts and nesting boxes, but now we're running into trouble with all of the windows and vents. Two walls opposite each other have...
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    free floating run in Minnesota?

    We are planning out our run and anticipating problems with digging post holes because of tree roots. We're thinking of having a free floating run with landscaping timbers or 4x4's for posts. 2x4's along the top and bottom for stability and to hold the hardware cloth firm, as well as hardware...
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    I've been offered free egg eating hens - should I accept?

    Friends of ours want to downsize their flock. They are offering to give us 20 laying hens and because they suspect that some of the chickens might be eating their own eggs, they are free for the taking. (we have no chickens yet - still building coop). Can you break an egg eating habit? Is it...
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    How do you make hardware cloth/plexiglass windows draft proof?

    Hello, My DH and I are new here, posting for the first time to ask a question about windows that we can't seem to find in the forum anywhere. We're from south central Minnesota and it gets quite cold (-20ish) in January. We're converting this small grainery into our coop. As you can see in...
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