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We are looking to build a coop (4'x4') and a run (12'x4') for 2 hens. Can they live exclusively in the coop and run or do we need to let them out to free range? We do plan on letting the run around the yard on the weekends but no plans to let them out during the week. Is this OK? thx

We live in a planned community. Our back yard is avg size with no houses behind us. We have neighbors to each side. We plan on building a coop in our back yard. It will be about 40 feed away from out back door and 60 feet away from each neighbor (which makes it legal by state law). We...

We are looking to raise 2-4 chickens. I noticed some threads that say they rake out the coop/run 5 times a week. WOW. I can barely pick up my dogs poop once a week. Will we be cleaning slaves to our chickens or does it not require that much cleaning? thanks

We are about to build our first coop and run. 5' X 14' The location in the yard is right were we have placed a stone porch. Considering cleaning and rodent avoidance, is it recommended to keep the stones there and cover it with dirt 3-6 inches or to just take the stones and put the coop/run...

My wife and I are looking to raise 2 hens in our urban track-home neighborhood. The laws permit it. Are hens loud night and day? We live in the center of a good size cul-de-sac. No homes behind us. Neighbors to each size >60 away. 1 neighbor loves the idea. The other neighbor is never...

Hi. My wife and I are new to all this but are very excited to get into raising chickens. Reading a lot and learning a lot from this forum! We live in a "track home" type community. Our backyard doesnt face any other homes and our yard is large enough to hold a small coop. Does anyone know...