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  1. buffy-the-eggpile-layer

    Need Help Planning New Coop and Run

    My husband and I are unexpectedly having to move, and with a short timeframe, he won't be able to build a coop/run like he did for our flock the first time. This makes me anxious, because what he built was a fortress that has kept my girls safe for going on 6 years. The only pre-made coop/run...
  2. She_Wanted_Chicks

    Affordable and Reliable Coop Foundation

    Brand new to BYC!! I’ve scoured the forum and found a few articles related to foundation choices, but the reality is each person’s opinion is different and they bring knowledge to the table. Besides, some of the posts were from 3-4 years ago. We’re about 2-4 weeks out from our flock being coop...
  3. E

    New backyard coop to last.

    I am building a new coop. I have the base builder with a 10x5 skid. I am using cinder block foundation because I had a lot laying around. I’m capping them with slim concrete toppers and then putting the skid on top. My plan is to run a French drain around the back of the base because my driveway...
  4. GoldenGryphon

    If absence makes the heart grow fonder, ...

    Howdy! It's been a bit since I've been back to this account. I've scanned relevant info from time to time in the past 6 (wow!) years, but haven't been very active. It's a shame, too. But, I'm back! Yay? Based on the above, you can figure that I'm not *new* to chickens. Our first flock was...
  5. B

    Woods coop foundation

    Hi all, Just finished our foundation for my 8x12 woods coop that is coming this week. It is built into a slight incline. My question is should I put drain tile across the front? Will that small shed roof deposit enough water to worry about? I’d like to avoid gutters if possible. As you can see...
  6. nychick83

    Foundation Advice

    Hi all - I am considering different coop foundations, any feedback on your experiences would be helpful. The coop footprint is 8'x8'. I do not want to pour a full concrete base. Here is what I am debating: 1 - Raised vs on the ground. Do you think it is better to raise the coop slightly off...
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