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  1. aart

    Adding 24 to existing flock of 4

    Poop boards and deep litter are two different regimes. If you want to do a true deep litter in the coop, you don't want to use a poop board. Deep bedding is different than deep litter...both terms are often misused and misunderstood. The moisture needed for a true deep litter is not something I...
  2. aart

    Adding 24 to existing flock of 4

    I'd go with C then, but you might have to wrangle chicks into the coop at dusk. Could reduce steepness of ramp by putting half a concrete block, or something, underneath low end. Could also leave the coop part closed up for another week or so.
  3. aart

    Adding 24 to existing flock of 4

    I remember your coop and cool enclosure! Man, a lot of options, none fantastic....'Chicken Juggling' time. A) would be good if you can stand it, might spur you to finish new shed faster? B) could be good, but how much work? C) is tight space for 24 chicks, but if it's bigger than brooder might...
  4. aart

    Adding 24 to existing flock of 4

    How big is this coop, in feet by feet(pics would be great)? Is there power out there? How old are the chicks? I like to brood in coop 1 week after hatch and integrate by 4-6 weeks. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/ So much simpler(once you get...
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