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  1. rgmcgi

    I want to buy some bulk grains at the grocery store for this winter.

    Do any of you have opinions (good or bad) about ordering organic feed online? Second question... is it a money-saving exercise to make your own organic feed, or is it less expensive in the end just to buy it? I'm curious because I have a small website focused on do-it-yourself chicken topics...
  2. rgmcgi

    Hardware cloth ???

    I believe hardware cloth is another term for wire mesh. if you used 1" you should be fine so long and you don't have any banty chicks in there. The bany chicks can get through the holes, but heavier breeds will be just fine. Rich
  3. rgmcgi

    First Attempt at Coop Design

    Sounds like a plan! Sketchup is amazing... and free. hard to beat!
  4. rgmcgi

    Need advice for hoop design chicken run

    I agree with the Square idea and also think you can accomplish a similar goal by widening the base a bit and sticking with the Arc. That might mean it isn't as tall, but it will certainly put less stress on the PVC. The nice thing about the arc is that you don't have to buy the PVC cement or...
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    chicken math - help

    Quote: I agree. Your run is large enough for the 10 birds, but the coop is maxed on right now with 6. Maybe 7 would be fine, but I don't think you want to run the risks related to overcrowding your hen house with any more than that. The idea the chickens can resort to cannibalism is enough said
  6. rgmcgi

    Ideas for improving a problem coop?

    No matter what... you got a great deal for 200 bucks! A couple thoughts... first, if you have digging predators, I would suggest using 1" wire mesh under the run only because it will make sure the hens are safe. Rocks will help, but the mesh will be better. As far as the vent goes, I think that...
  7. rgmcgi

    Thoughts on this coop/run combo

    It looks like a smaller version of this coop: Herb Garden Coop Except the Green Roof Chicken Coop version is designed for hens. not rabbits Rich
  8. rgmcgi

    First Attempt at Coop Design

    Looks good to me. You might want to build the frame into your sketchup model to make sure it all "fits together". Also, I would recommend you elevate the entire structure off the ground with a ramp for hen access. Rich
  9. rgmcgi

    Anyone ever use Green Roof Chicken coop design??

    Hi All! I just came across this post... I installed a Green Roof Chicken coop in my backyard, and I love it! I have to be honest though, my friend and I loved our coops so much that we launched the www.greenroofchickencoop.com website as a side project, so I'm a bit biased. That said, I did...
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