Solar panels

[aart]

Well If I build an 8x8 coop that would mean plenty of space for the 3- 4 chickens im planning to start out with

Yep, and leave room to be flexible with additions in the future.

 

[Windrider]

If your area's laws limit the number of chickens you can have to 4 to 6 chickens, then you could build a 4x8 coop that would make good use of the lumber and still give your chickens plenty of room. On the other hand, if you are allowed more chickens, build the 8x8 coop to allow for you eventually wanting more chickens.

 

[Alex S]

If your area's laws limit the number of chickens you can have to 4 to 6 chickens, then you could build a 4x8 coop that would make good use of the lumber and still give your chickens plenty of room. On the other hand, if you are allowed more chickens, build the 8x8 coop to allow for you eventually wanting more chickens.

 

[Krazikatlady64]

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Very interesting about your ordnance. At least they do allow for Roosters! If your budget allows, go for the bigger coop. You never know when you might have to keep them in there longer than they normally wood be. Bad weather or some other reason. You just never know.

 

[aart]

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Is this your city's ordinance....or.....?
Sooo.... how many birds can you have?

 

[Alex S]

Is this your city's ordinance....or.....?
Sooo.... how many birds can you have?

I'm pretty sure 17 but nobody is gonna come out and enforce that rule

 

[drmolarmagic]

Hi, I've has solar panels on my coop since I built it, about 4 years, the panels keep a battery back charged that runs the lights, exhaust fans and small heater, Its a 12V system ALL purchased from Harbor freight Tools. there are many dealers that sell solar equipment but for the backyard hobbyist Harbor Freight worked for me
Brand name is Thunderbolt
https://www.harborfreight.com/100-watt-solar-panel-kit-63585.html
They also sell the stuff to link multiple systems together to maintain a bigger battery bank
Good luck

 

[jrsully526]

Hi, I've has solar panels on my coop since I built it, about 4 years, the panels keep a battery back charged that runs the lights, exhaust fans and small heater, Its a 12V system ALL purchased from Harbor freight Tools. there are many dealers that sell solar equipment but for the backyard hobbyist Harbor Freight worked for me
Brand name is Thunderbolt
https://www.harborfreight.com/100-watt-solar-panel-kit-63585.html
They also sell the stuff to link multiple systems together to maintain a bigger battery bank
Good luck

Was thinking of doing solar to keep heat tape running on water in winter and to power the coop door... would this system work do you think?

 

[drmolarmagic]

Was thinking of doing solar to keep heat tape running on water in winter and to power the coop door... would this system work do you think?

sure just have to have a battery bank that has enough power to support the heat tape. If the heat tape is a 12 V product it should work fine with a few batteries together.
Do you have link to the heat tape product, I may try that myself!

 

[oliversnake]

I want to outfit the roof of my house with solar panels as it is more energy efficient. I recently found a cool website with these 24 volt solar panels where I plan to order them in bulk, I'll leave a link to it https://a1solarstore.com/solar-panels/24v-solar-panels.html in case you're planning to do that too. How do you feel about solar power?