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we are getting closer this weekend we have to cut out the window spots, Make the door. and Put on the shingles both roof and siding. Its 8x8. The run will be done after the coop is finished! Who uses a concrete pad? I'm debating concrete verse dirt with Wire mesh apron? I'm on the fence about...

Roosts? What material did you use I'm in a northern climate so is any size best to prevent frostbite toes? Currently the coop has 4-1x1 collar ties which could be used by them. Im Going to build a roosting ladder I have a 1x1 hex I can use or some 2x4s too. Which will they like best?

Ok so I read through the winter broiler projects last year and now I've got tons of questions. 1. Winter broilers should the have an on ground coop? 2.How big would you make a coop for ten. I'm going to lite and heat and allow outside access. 3. My local agway recommend a feed called broiler...

Ok so I ordered a straight run of chicks. 5 Easter egged and 5 assorted brown layers. This may be a silly question but as they grow how will I tell which is a roo and which is a hen. Based on looks? Or crow. And how soon will I be able to tell? May seem like a silly question but wasn't covered...

So I placed my order I've been waiting two years to place. I ordered from whelp 10 straight run chicks I'm in CT and working on building the coop and run now. I've got 7 weeks to get ready for my peeps. And advice or suggested reading let me know.