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  1. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    Quote: Never trust anyone that works at the orange borg!!!
  2. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    Quote: Yes I built it on skids. It is heavier than I had hoped but my tractor can drag it around. I plan to move them around the yard so they have fresh pasture as much as possible. I will be putting them into what's left of the garden soon.
  3. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    It's not quite done yet but they moved in.
  4. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    Quote: For one of the gable ends I have an old vinyl window sash that I made a quick frame for and have silliconed in place. On either side of the nest box I used automatic foundation vents. They are 8x16 and open and close based on the temp. They are completely closed below 40 F and...
  5. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    CMOM - - Very nice! How many birds do you have in your coop? How often do you move the coop?
  6. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    Here is some more progress. It's heavier than I had anticipated. It would probably take 2 or 3 people to move it but my tractor is able to pull it w/o a problem. I plan to put it in a field and let the hens free range. I'll move it every few days so that they have fresh pasture. Anyone else...
  7. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    Hi lurky -- yes I already have my birds. We actually had ordered 25 online but sold all but six. They are about six weeks old now. I'll get some pictures later. Here is couple more photos of the coop. I have more but have to get them off the camera. Thanks for the input.
  8. mikefromnh

    Here is my first coop -

    After getting all kinds of idea on BYC I thought I'd show you all what I came up with. My coop is for six RIR hens. It is 4x7 and has plenty of ventilation (I hope!) I don't plan to insulate bc I can put it in a insulated barn if needed. The plan is to build a bigger coop in the future and use...
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