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  1. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    I haven't decided on the size of the coop or the run. Thats the next step after this. I have 12' x 40' to work with under the deck so size isn't going to be an issue. This gives me plenty of options. Once I begin designing the coop I'll have an idea of load bearing issues. With only 4 hens the...
  2. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    There are reasons why one must go slow and ask questions! Measure twice cut once comes to mind. When you said trellis I immediately knew what I should do! Instead of ivy I will use vinyl lattice. This will provide better ventilation and is washable. This provides a bit of "decorative"...
  3. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    I've previously read your "Coop Project" thread and I learned a lot. My deck is located on the West side of the house so its sunny and warm. I'm now wondering if the ivy climbing wall will interfere with ventilation. I'm on a hill and the neighbor's house behind me also sets above me and I...
  4. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    I'm limited to 4 hens by ordinance so chicken math won't factor into this. :)
  5. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    As previously mentioned have you had issues with odor? From the looks of your coop it looks like you keep it clean. Does water drip into the run from the deck floor gaps? Very nice coop BTW!
  6. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    I'm in Denver so four seasons. Odor...yep...That could cause me to abandon placing it under the deck. The wife and guests are not "earthy". :) Lag bolts tight caulked through the panels "should" prevent leakage. I could extend the roofing panels passed the deck joists a couple of feet, but that...
  7. macms

    Coop design feedback requested

    As I stated in my intro I’m thinking that the space under my deck would provide a very manageable coop and run. I could hang the coop from the deck joists with chain thereby eliminating legs and then the run would be much easier to rake, clean, etc. I could also reposition the coop without...
  8. macms

    Can an old man and a young hen live together without the neighbors talking?

    I searched for chickens and here you are! I'm new to backyard chickens and researching all that this entails. I said I'm new and thats mostly true. As a young boy on the farm I did my share of chores and butchering dinner. More than 60 years later here I am learning that keeping backyard...
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