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  1. H

    Old barn to chicken coop

    Hi y’all! I’m in northwest Georgia and new to chickens. We’re trying to figure out the best coop solution for the layers. We do have an old barn on the property, but, in my opinion, it’s in a poor spot for a coop. It’s opens to the northwest, and toward the woods. The only other option is...
  2. C

    First Time Coop Builder / Chicken Keeper

    Hi Everyone! I am designing my first coop and would like some guidance for those of you that have experience! I live near Sudbury and right now my main concern is how to build the coop properly for winter. I've seen lots of info saying the ladies will share body heat to keep the coop warm...
  3. Bigbluefrog

    Building and designing our coop.Exciting right- yet…

    I waited a few years before designing the new coop. I wanted to be able to walk inside it. Egg access from outside. Poop shelves. Brooder built inside. The inside is almost done. And yet the birds keep going to old coop! Augh!
  4. Jaeke320

    New coop build advice

    Hi everyone:) I have a 8x12 shed that I’m turning into a chicken coop with chicken runs on each side. I would love your thoughts on how and what would be beneficial. I have 22 girls:) Thanks so much
  5. Sacri

    what direction should coop face?

    I have read a lot about what direction the coop should face but frankly, I am confused.... Should my run face a certain direction? The windows of the coop? Should the front of the nesting boxes be facing the desired directions with windows overlooking them? What do people mean when they say the...
  6. Sacri

    building interior nesting boxes

    Building my first chicken coop. We are going with interior nesting boxes with exterior hatch. To frame this out do I need to use a larger beam as a header?
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