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    Best Coop A Round

    Take an old stock tank, 3 aluminum satellite dishes, a couple of iron wagon wheels, a rear wheel from a riding mower, 2 never flat bicycle wheels, a couple of cattle panels, 2 x 4's, welded wire, chicken wire, T-111 siding, styrofoam insulation, discarded commercial gym set (PVC with metal pipe...
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    How To Make Waterer Heaters Cheap -14 F.

    Looks good. I especially liked the last picture.
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    Chin link fence run? Questions about repair.

    While there are those that don't support please know that there are tons of us that do.
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    Chin link fence run? Questions about repair.

    Really tough question to answer given the circmustances-not handy and don't want it to look ugly. It is possible to un-weave chain link but that would require a replacement link. The box stores (Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.) have some but the shortest section is probably 25' and may not be the same...
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    Starter Coop, and 1st Building Project! Updated 5-18. It's Chick Week!

    Looking good for a first project. Organization helps and I can tell that you have everything under control. Keep them pictures coming.
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    Best Chicken Tractor A-Round

    Quote: If the grass is mowed I can move it by myself but at 63 I usually just hook up the riding mower. The cattle panel portion is easily moved by hand. The bicycle wheels are on lawnmower height adjustment gizmo's so I can raise the bottom off of the ground. The blue thing leaning up against...
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    Best Chicken Tractor A-Round

    Take an old stock tank, 3 aluminum satellite dishes, couple of iron wagon wheels, rear wheel from a riding mower, 2 never flat bicycle wheels, couple of cattle panels, 2 x 4's, welded wire, chicken wire, T-111 siding, styrofoam insulation, discarded commercial gym set (pvc with metal pipe...
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    What is wrong with my coop design????

    Quote: Video demonstration please!
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    our aviary homestead

    My wife told me that women can never have too many shoes so I guess men can never have too many tools. Nice coop and a very happy daughter I'm sure.
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    PVC roosts

    Thanks for the replies. PVC is out and if I can't find the appropriate tree limb(s) I'll just cut and rout some semi-circles out.
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    PVC roosts

    Thanks bison. I had thought about wrapping them with chicken wire (sounds uncomfortable) or maybe some of that rubbery tool dipping stuff. Also considering cedar limbs of the appropriate size.
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    PVC roosts

    Has anyone tried PVC pipe as roosts or is it "too slick"? I need a couple of semi-circle roosts for a new chicken tractor. Pictures and details to follow.
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    New coop and run... DONE

    Good looking home for the "feathered pigs". Never heard that phrase before but it sure fits. Haven't seen much that a chicken won't eat. I agree with Dave about the treads for the inclined entry plank. Makes it a little easier for those days when they don't feel like flying or sliding.
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    A few walk-in coop plans/ideas if you can use'em...

    Thanks for this link. It should help anyone looking for ideas.
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    How to anchor supports for elevated coop in cold climate

    Post hole digging-One of the few jobs where you start at the top and work your way down. I agree about Not using concrete.
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    Coop Construction update***PIC HEAVY UPDATED*** 3/19

    medtec113-great looking chicken quarters. They'll love it. Is there some type of cover over the fan in the roof or will rain be pouring into the fan and your chicken house? Don't know where you're located but here in DFW, Texas the wind would make short work of the white panels. The...
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    how many chickens can i put in my coop

    Looks good. They should be happy.
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    how many chickens can i put in my coop

    Raising Chickens for Dummies purchased from BackYard Chickens (Thank You) suggests and I quote " a minimum of 2 square feet of indoor shelter area per bird (actually, 3 to 4 feet is better) and 3 to 6 square feet of outdoor run area per bird". Number wise you're okay but I hope there's an...
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    Installed a automatic chicken door

    Good idea on the plunger. I looked at the listing and noticed at the bottom of the page someone has added that it will not pull in at 15 volts but works well in the 18-24 volt DC range. I think 24v transformers are readily available at the box stores. To prevent the solenoid from binding mount...
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    Installed a automatic chicken door

    I like your setup. Always good to see folks thinking outside of the box. I don't wish to "rain on your parade" but I'll post my experience. Killing will be involved if that disturbs anyone. I had a similiar setup but found that coon's have no problem raising the sliding door to get to the...
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