coop

  1. craig87c

    Trying to decide- repair/upgrade coop that came with the house or start from scratch?

    Hey everyone! Got my chicks purchased (six Rhode Island Reds) and now that it isn't -40F/C outside, I went to take a look at the coop that came with the house when I bought it a year ago. The run is about 10ft/3m by 11ft/3.3m, while the coop itself is TECHNICALLY about 8ft by 4ft. However, the...
  2. piyo

    Omlet Eglu Cube with 5 standard size hens

    Any Eglu owners here? I recently purchased the Eglu Cube + 9ft run for my 5 standard-sized hens. I have heard ao many wonderful things about them, and the coops suit my needs perfectly since it is mobile. Has anyone here have any issues with 5 hens in a cube? I also live in a warm/humid...
  3. mthrcluckers

    Ventilation Suggestions for Coop?

    Hello! I am new to chickens(going on 6 months) and I have a small flock of 7 chickens. I'm looking for some suggestions regarding ventilation--I am the second owner to this coop, and have started renovating it. The inside has all new walls and floor but I noticed it doesn't seem to ventilate...
  4. fuzzi

    Hay: Pros and Cons?

    I've been reading numerous threads about having hay in or around the run, and the comments run the gamut from good to bad. Some think hay is the best, others warn against it harboring rats, mice, mites, and disease. Why I am asking is that a friend has access to free hay bales, the large round...
  5. E

    Chickens will be at -10 F Tonight

    So far the coldest we've been here in Western Massachusetts with our two 3-year old Rhode Island reds is into the single digits, and they've done just fine in their coop, which does indeed feel warmer than outside. However, tomorrow night is supposed to get down to -10F and I worry it will be...
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