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  1. ATXInstantFlock

    Plans for a new backyard coop/run build

    Hi all, hoping to get some advice before I start doing any real construction. After buying a bunch of items that were both probably too expensive and insufficient for my flock's needs, I realized that I needed to add quite a bit more run space to hit the suggested benchmarks that everyone was...
  2. HeathenHavenHomestead

    Metal Roof

    I’ve been reading A LOT of threads on here about metal roofs and if plywood is needed or insulation, etc. I live in Central Arkansas and it gets pretty dang hot and humid here. We have scrap corrugated metal that is about 6’ long and plan to use that as the roof of our coop. A majority of our...
  3. ctpat3

    The Coop that COVID built! Building our first coop...

    We are a young family living in Central Victoria, Australia. My husband and I each grew up with chickens so have been keen for our children to share that experience. With the lockdown we suddenly found ourselves with free weekends at home and decided it was the perfect project for us all to do...
  4. Chickenma65

    Covering the run help

    I am looking for the easiest way to cover the run in time for winter. How would I do this with my set up? I will also add plastic around the sides. Everyone thinks i’m nuts for wanting to cover the run.
  5. jrossetti

    Coop Roofing question

    Hi all! I'm building a new coop, and am running into some constraints which require a bit more creativity than before. Specifically, I need some advice on roofing this new coop. Here's the specifics: Size is about 52" x 28" Roof is low pitch, probably about 12 degrees (~6" rise across ~24")...
  6. The Final Decision

    The Final Decision

    Our family has had an interest in owning chickens for quite some time. It has been difficult making the final decision because owning animals requires a lot of energy, time, and dedication. My career precluded adding more responsibilities to an already busy schedule that involved work, travel...
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