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  1. black_cat

    Too much of a coop elevation?

    Key aspects of a coop are: -Access. How do you access the coop for eggs and maintenance? The run? How do the chickens get from coop to run? -Ventilation. Ventilation, Ventilation, Ventilation. You want to have lots of ventilation to let out ammonia and to keep the air moving in the coop. As far...
  2. black_cat

    Too much of a coop elevation?

    Trust me, that number will eventually grow ;) This is a summary of how owning chickens works: I'm super interested to follow how you convert that playhouse! Have fun on your chicken keeping journey!
  3. black_cat

    Too much of a coop elevation?

    How many chickens you have also depends on how much space you have. You can have more bantams in a space than standards. Standard birds need 4+ square feet each in the coop, and 7+ square feet each in the run. More space is always better!
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    Too much of a coop elevation?

    How many chickens do you want? ISAs are AMAZING egg layers of HUGE (I get MONSTER eggs from mine) brown eggs, but a downside is that they have a short lifespan usually caused by reproductive issues. I'd recommend getting a variety of breeds and not just one-having variation in egg color and...
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    Too much of a coop elevation?

    That looks like a great plan! The elevation will be great for flooding. Just seconding what @Kireh said-make sure to have a good size ramp with the area around it clear. You probably want lighter, better flying breeds like bantams. Some good standard breeds could be leghorns. Anything really...
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