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Willis94 said:
Ok on to the coop. It will be 8x8 for 5 birds. I would love thoughts on heights of nesting boxes, perches, poop doors in a coop both for straw and compost floor.
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Hey Willis, do I have some reading material for you! :p ;)

Topic of the Week - Kitting out the Coop
Topic of the week - Chicken run management
Topic of the Week - Coop Bedding and Waste Management; Deep Litter Method etc.
Topic of the Week - Building a Chicken Coop
Topic of the Week - Nest boxes
Topic of the Week - Perches for Coop and Run

and How Much Room Do Chickens Need
 
Welcome to Backyard chickens. Rule of thumb is 4-5 sq.feet per bird in the coop excluding roosts and nest boxes. In the run allow 10 sq.feet per bird. A covered run will give them protection from raptors and climbers. It if has a solid roof it will provide some protection from the elements and shade from the sun.
 
SonoranChick said:
@Teila you rock :bun This is so helpful.
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Aaaw, thank you but I can not take any credit; unless I posted on any of those threads; I know I have on some ToW's :)

Credit goes to @sumi for coordinating the ToW's and to the members for contributing :clap

As I say often .. The Topic of the Weeks are an awesome resource and give readers the ability to see in one place how members 'feel' about some topics without having to search multiple threads.
 
Willis94 said:
Ok that's good news for your girls. If you're willing to give them that it be more than I had as a kid.:) Do you worry about deconstioning the birds to the heat?
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Yes, I do definitely worry about that. I've decided I prefer comfort over hardiness, but it worries me to think they would become reliant on me controlling their temp. I may change my stance over time, I'm still learning too :)
 

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