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  1. lhowemt

    Coop size and design

    Thanks! It helps to read closely, and I missed that "10 sf FOR THE RUN" part of her post. I'll work with the space, and see if I can plan for a future flock a bit bigger, and 5-6 sq per bird for that number. And 10 sf for the run. I'm going to have to move some things in the garden around a...
  2. lhowemt

    Coop size and design

    I've done that, and am ordering one that looks pretty old, but focuses on ventilation. I was just wondering if someone had any good recommendations, I don't feel like I'm really getting anywhere. Thanks a lot! This is where I get confused, 10 sf per bird, or 4??? 10 seems like a lot, some...
  3. lhowemt

    Coop size and design

    Oh, and I forgot to ask for recommendations on coop designs, books or websites besides this. It sounds like I should go up to 6 x 5, or just slightly over. Plus, I need to think about future expansion, so I have a bit of dilemma since I'm not really planning on putting it in a great area for...
  4. lhowemt

    Coop size and design

    HI All- I am planning on getting up to 8 egg hens this spring. I have read a lot of differing recommendations on coop size, so I thought I'd ask here. The coop will have a run, and it will probably be about half covered. We plan to free-yard them sometimes, but are not sure how well that...
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