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Need advice on an existing coop and run

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by bbecca, May 24, 2016.

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  1. May 24, 2016 #1
    bbecca

    bbecca Out Of The Brooder

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    I am new to this forum and also to raising chickens. I do not have mine yet but will be getting them soon. Where we recently moved has a large existing coop and run that has not been used for a while but is in great shape. They are both very tall in height, able to stand in both and walk around but I am confused though that there is no way for me to get into the run to clean it. (Just a small opening for the chickens to go from their coop) am I missing something? Any suggestions on how to clean it out?
     
  3. May 24, 2016 #2
    CTKen

    CTKen Monkey business Premium Member

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    If its detachable from the coop, then thats doable. If not, maybe you will be better of redesigning it, so it can be removed.

    CT
     
  4. May 24, 2016 #3
    Lookin4GoodLife

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    Or maybe frame a door in the side of the run that you could walk through? Can you post a picture of your setup?
     
  5. May 24, 2016 #4
    aart

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    They might not have put a door into the run......many don't.

    I think there should be access to the run from the outside of run......
    ......but you really don't need to 'clean' the run, if you have the right bedding in there.
     
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