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[DwayneNLiz]

Sure, Liz, I'll build you one; you buy the material & pick it up when it's done. That would be one expensive coop, I'm afraid.

maybe I'll see if i can get my hubby to duplicate yours, lol

Hubby ain't stupid; he knows diamonds would be cheaper over the long haul

we had a bear wipe out our coop on monday so, i want more chickens. The only ones to survive happened to be sleeping in my barn that night

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: WOW! Sorry the bear wiped on your coop.

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: This one certainly wouldn't survive a bear attack; plywood's way too thin, but bears haven't been a problem in this area as far as animals are concerned. They've taken the easy route & raid the dumpsters. The same design would work using heavier material, though. I'd be more concerned about predators if my coops weren't up off the ground. I remove the ramp when I lock everyone up for the night, and there's no other way a coon or anything in that size range could get a foot hold to work at chewing through or working the door open (I hope).

 

[daxigait]

maybe I'll see if i can get my hubby to duplicate yours, lol

we had a bear wipe out our coop on monday so, i want more chickens. The only ones to survive happened to be sleeping in my barn that night 

Oh NO!! You get bears that close up? I worried a bit as a kid in the being worried at our cabin when I had to go to the outhouse at night. Here in Missouri the population is very small.
Sorry for your loss and the terrible job related to it

 

[DwayneNLiz]

WOW! Sorry the bear wiped on your coop.

me too, I was able to fix the damage but now the chickens won't go near it, and my ducks are missing. I also put up a 3 strand electric fence around the coop and duck house

This one certainly wouldn't survive a bear attack; plywood's way too thin, but bears haven't been a problem in this area as far as animals are concerned. They've taken the easy route & raid the dumpsters. The same design would work using heavier material, though. I'd be more concerned about predators if my coops weren't up off the ground. I remove the ramp when I lock everyone up for the night, and there's no other way a coon or anything in that size range could get a foot hold to work at chewing through or working the door open (I hope).

the bear ripped the door off and pulled some of the boards loose

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Oh NO!! You get bears that close up? I worried a bit as a kid in the being worried at our cabin when I had to go to the outhouse at night. Here in Missouri the population is very small.
Sorry for your loss and the terrible job related to it

Yes, when I lived with my mom in town, maybe 3 miles away, we actually had a ear come into our house

 

[DwayneNLiz]

 

[DwayneNLiz]

That's my coop

 

[daxigait]

That's my coop

What type of chicken is on your coop?

 

[tkessock]

Hello All,

Today is Day 20 of incubation for our duck eggs (mallard). Everything seems to be going well...thanks to all the help on this site! Today when I went to turn the eggs I noticed 1 of them was rocking. I candled it and I can see movement in the air pocket. This egg from day one looked a little different in color and size and now I'm not so sure it's a duck. Not sure what to do and certainly don't want to put the other eggs in jeopardy. I only have the one incubator. Has this ever happened to anyone? I'd appreciate any help someone can give me!!!