No More Secret Peeping!

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My Coop
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Hi there! So I finally decided to create an account and become a legit member after secretly spying on this site and stealing some great information over the past couple years to help me raise my first mini flock.

I was a florist for 20 years, lived by myself in a tiny cabin in the country and owned horses for several years, but gave all that up to finally get married, buy a house and move to the suburbs. I’m currently a stay-at-home Mom to a 6 year old daughter and Keeper of the husband, house, garden, 2 dogs and 3 chickens.

We live in an average neighborhood, our house sits on a fairly small lot, about 7000 square feet. In spring of 2016 three fluffy chicks came home and a beautiful pre-fab coop was displayed in our beautiful landscaped backyard… but there was no way I could keep my chickens “cooped up” all day in such a small space so of course they had to free range.

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After the first year, that coop was promptly moved to the enclosed side yard where destruction could be contained (yeah, I wonder how many of those pretty coops in immaculate backyards I’ve seen on Pinterst are still in service). I had to build this new gate so I could still see my girls from the backyard and they wouldn't be totally secluded. They still visit the back and front yards, but only while supervised!
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Their new main space is limited to about 350 SF and it’s become apparent that building a larger and better coop is absolutely necessary. A whole makeover is in the works.

I dream of living in the country again, but for now my life is really happy even if just a bit cramped. I’ve learned a lot so far but also still have lots of questions so I’m looking forward to actually participating in this online community.
 
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