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I've built a version of the Purina coop with a raised floor made of 3/4" treated plywood (4' x 4'). For a coop of this size, with this type of floor, what would you recommend for poop maintenance (methods and materials)? My girls are moving in very soon! Expected flock size will be three to...

I posted this earlier in the breed forum and someone suggested that I try here as well. My coop is about completed and I'm planning on getting 3 egg layers very soon (going tomorrow to look and see what's available). I'm in southeast Texas and it's a hot climate. What would be your choice of...

My coop is about completed and I'm planning on getting 3 egg layers very soon. I'm in southeast Texas and it's a hot climate. What would be your top three common breeds if your priorities were egg production and heat tolerance followed by personality. Egg color is not really a priority. All...

Hi, I've been lurking around for a while and learning lots of stuff. I'm located in Texas, just south of Houston. I've never had chickens but my wife had a few in the past. We decided it would be fun to have a small flock of hens around for some eggs. We're in our 50's now and watching after...