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    Converted "tool shed" to use as a coop?

    White paint would do best to reflect the heat.
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    trying to add a window to my chicken coop but know nothing about tools

    You "nailed" it!!! Pun intended.
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    Pre-fab Coop Ventilation 🥵 my chickens are hot!!

    My chickens have been around for so long, that they aren't afraid of me "baptizing" them.
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    Pre-fab Coop Ventilation 🥵 my chickens are hot!!

    Get a rubber tub to soak the chickens with cool water. Slowly immerse them into the tub and support their body You may discover that (larger birds) will stand in the tub on their own. Smaller birds may get a bit nervous. Look up "chicken Gatorade". it's an all natural mixture of water, salt...
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    Pre-fab Coop Ventilation 🥵 my chickens are hot!!

    Extend the overhangs on the coop.
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    Is this enough ventilation?

    It's not winter time now...
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    Pre-fab Coop Ventilation 🥵 my chickens are hot!!

    Add a solar fan to the roof.....
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    Air Conditioned coop?

    Home Depot has solar powered attic vents. Last i checked they were roughly $80. IIRC
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    Roost bar question.

    Just remember... 4 square feet per bird.
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    Coop layout questions/feedback request

    Brown metal roof will be a "cooker"
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    Coop layout questions/feedback request

    Screen will most likely plug up over time. Ridge vent will flow better. Anything that will act as a chimney effect would be more efficient.
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    Coop design

    20 meat birds is a lot to pack in that size coop. You will likely have some cannibalism.
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    Coops done! What do you think?

    My coop is always morphing. Started with a 10x10 shed... Then got a "Rugged Ranch" outdoor coop from Family Farm and Home, and made it a 6x8 breezeway on the front to break the weather. Then I found a used "Tartar" brand dog kennel with a roof kit for $200 on local Craigslist.... and attached...
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    Do all coops struggle with heat in the summer?

    Keep in mind that chickens love watermelon.
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    One chicken being bullied

    At this point "I" ... would become the rooster.
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    Chicken Ostracized Update

    I have a friend that talked to an older gentleman that raises chickens. The supposed comment was to add another rooster. Take it for what's it's worth. (shrug)
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    What am I doing wrong? What do I need to change?

    Sometimes isolation may be needed. I know I had to separate mine a few times. If no rooster, then sometimes an "Alpha" hen will replace a rooster.
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    Bullying. Again. What am I doing wrong?

    I divided my coop down the middle, and left a "pass through" opening so the more docile chickens can find a spot to "chill"
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    Bullying. Again. What am I doing wrong?

    Rule of thumb is 4 square feet per bird.
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    What am I doing wrong? What do I need to change?

    As a bonus... You might end up with chicks.
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