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Storage Area in Coop

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by Rose66, Feb 28, 2011.

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  1. Feb 28, 2011 #1
    Rose66

    Rose66 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'm debating between building an 8x12 slant roof coop with no storage area or building a 12x12 coop and section off a 4 foot area for feed storage. If I don't section off a separate storage area, what do I do with my feed cans? Could I keep them in the coop with the chickens or is that just giving them another place to roost and poop on the cans? Thanks!
     
  3. Feb 28, 2011 #2
    huntinwidow

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    Yep, they will roost and thereby poop on any horizontal surface. The storage area is a good idea. Wish I had something like that. [​IMG]
     
  5. Feb 28, 2011 #3
    GeneJordan

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    Do it now... lol

    To me it is necessary
     
  7. Feb 28, 2011 #4
    sgtmom52

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    Go with the larger coop & storage area. I did for my 2nd coop (12 x 16 split into 2 coops w/storage area) and love it!
     
  9. Feb 28, 2011 #5
    wannabchick

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    Yep, if I was going to build..one..yep, I would absolutely have a walk in separate area..yep..yep..sure would...
     
  11. Feb 28, 2011 #6
    wannabchick

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    Quote:Iam so envious

    Whoopmwhoop
    Way to go
     
  13. Feb 28, 2011 #7
    Rose66

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    Thanks so much for the advice. I'll plan the 12x12 then with a small storage area. This forum is awesome!!
     

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