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  1. Soldierdave1980

    FREE chicken coop plan (nice one too) on the Purina Mills Website

    where did you get the plan for this coop? I am trying to find a coop design site, but all of them are asking me to pay for it and it is too much for a single one. Thanks dave. Thank a vet when you see one.
  2. Soldierdave1980

    hens laying on other hens in a corner under the red light

    They were in there coop outside, but i was told by a local store that they needed to stay inside till 15 or 16 weeks, so i am confused which is the best time. They have feathered out, but they do look a little raggy still so i am guessing they need some more time but dont know. As for...
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    hens laying on other hens in a corner under the red light

    I have 3 chickens aged 13 weeks. They are a Rodie, Barred Rock, and Golden Sex Link. I am very confused as they are trying to jump out the coop, and they are laying on each other in one corner of the coop, Is this normal or is something wrong? thank you any help works
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    Comment by 'Soldierdave1980' in item 'Barred Rock'

    What age do they start laying at?
  5. Soldierdave1980

    Lighting in the coop

    OK thanks for the information. I was also curious about fencing since i am new to raising chickens. I live in Vancouver, WA and there isnt alot of predator persay around me. but i wanted to have them run around in the yard more than just the run, is it best to cover the top of the area where i...
  6. Soldierdave1980

    Lighting in the coop

    Hello I have 3 13 week old chickens and was wanting to know do i need to have light at night. I do know that chickens can see at night, but dont want to have them not be able to get on the perch. Will a window do as well until sun goes down. thanks
  7. Soldierdave1980

    Coop for 3 new Chicks

    Thanks we are doing our roof so that the front of the coop is 5 ft high and the back is around 4 10 i want to give a little angle for rain to run off. i was looking at pics so hopefully i will master this
  8. Soldierdave1980

    Coop for 3 new Chicks

    Thank you for the pictures, i am in the process of uploading pics. My coop has a off set slope in it. The front is 5ft high and the rear is 4.5 possible changing them. i have 2x4's on both sides of the box. now i am putting the rafters going from (as you are looking at your computer it would be...
  9. Soldierdave1980

    Coop for 3 new Chicks

    Thank you for the help anything will be appreciated. I am going to try and get the boards painted and treated, it is getting to heavy to move allready. But the fun is just begging.
  10. Soldierdave1980

    Coop for 3 new Chicks

    Thank you and i do appreciate your comment of the service, it means alot to all service men and woman. I have looked on the pages and didnt see anything i like guess i am picky lol. I do know that you dont want a draft in the coop so how would you put a vent in, what type or style, and where is...
  11. Soldierdave1980

    Coop for 3 new Chicks

    Hello all, my wife and I are building a coop, and well i have been searching for days, to find the right one that looks good to me. I have a few questions and hope to get any advice good or bad, (but would like all good). I am working on a tight budget, have wood, roofing materials, wall...
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