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Caging chickens

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by iwannabachicken, Jan 26, 2012.

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  1. Jan 26, 2012 #1
    iwannabachicken

    iwannabachicken Out Of The Brooder

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    I'm sorry, but this was a legit question before and I have to repost because my other one got locked...https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/623379/caging-chickens...but here's what it said:

    I want to get some chickens and put them in cages like this
    http://www.enasco.com/product/C16751N
    or like this
    http://www.tractorsupply.com/home-rig-house-trade-rabbit-cage-24-in-x24-in--2179407

    Pros? Cons? What do you think?

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    It will be full-time housing. I want to put them in there because I currently am having issues with overly inquisitive black bears around here and I thought they would be better up off the ground rather than in a building on the floor or outside. I wouldn't put young chickens in there, I would brood them in my house. Then I would move the birds (I will have less than ten) into my garage when they are about 12-15 weeks old. (We don't park in the garage.) Unless you can think of a better situation for the chickens, please feel free to tell me. If you think caging them would be a good idea (like commercial egg operations or even people who raise rabbits), which cage do you think would be better for them?

    P.S. Don't worry Hodawg, it was NOT a PETA troll. There ain't nothin' more in this world that I can't stand then them.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2012 #2
    Mommy 2 Wee Ones

    Mommy 2 Wee Ones Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Is this for when they are just chicks and very young pullets, and only for garage use?
    Where will they be housed when they are full grown?
     
  5. Jan 26, 2012 #3
    OkChickens

    OkChickens Orpingtons Are Us

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    That would cost A LOT to house 8-10 birds. You can use a coop as long as its secure. Do you have an unused shed? I would not suggest caging them in the garage. A bear will get into anything (even your Garage if it wants in there bad enough). Have you thought about building a coop with Maybe a bear fence around it. I am really clad that we do not have bears around here!

    Nate
     

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