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    Strong ammonia odor

    Reading everyone's responses, I probably do have a ventilation problem. I hate having the plastic on, but if I don't the entire run becomes a mud pit. Just to update you...we inherited this coop and the chickens when we bought the house five months ago. It is definitely not ideal. And...since I...
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    Strong ammonia odor

    Well right now the sides are covered in thick plastic to keep out the wind, snow and rain as much as possible. But, they've been covered for over a month now and I've just started noticing a smell. The top of the run, about 3 inches, is open all the way around (no plastic) to let fresh air in. I...
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    Strong ammonia odor

    Thanks to everyone for their advice. Definitely some information to think about. Not only do I want the girls to be healthy and make it through the winter, I want them to be happy. Once the ground thaws and it gets warmer, we're tearing down the current coop and rebuilding. I also plan on...
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    Strong ammonia odor

    I'm very new to owning chickens...but truthfully I've fallen in love with it. My husband and I bought a house and the previous owners gave us their four Road Island Reds along with the coop they built and the supplies they had. The girls were very aggressive with me at first, but now they know...
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