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Coop Latches
Here are my promised latch pictures. Some wires were put through the hardware cloth, & some through drilled holes in the doorway frame. Our doors are 1/2 the size of people doors, and above a 2' solid ponywall. It's basically just like a gate. 😉 This should make getting stuck in the coop & predators opening the door less…
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Coop Deep Cleaning the Natural Way
You can just use a shovel/manure fork & then wash down your coop on the inside and let the sun disinfect. But if you have an issue with mites &/or disease, it is wise and perhaps necessary to go further with your cleaning methods. You want to clean every nook & cranny, all corners, nest boxes & perches when you do a…
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Project of the day...what is yours?
This little coop was our project of the day. We got this little kit on a great sale (they are so overpriced for what you get). Normally it was $222, but on sale for $80. I thought that it would be a great learning project for our "builder" in the family. Here is the result. I thought it would be larger, but it works for…
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Chicken Tractors: the good, the bad, and the ugly
😄 I couldn't resist! Make sure you build a tractor large enough for the birds you have to not be stressed or plan on making more as needed. I think the latter is the wiser choice. Most tractors and many coops I've seen seem to be quite flawed in the proofing department. If they claim "predator proof", it's a challenge for…
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best place to buy chicken coop
I am looking on amazon right now. I see one that is fit for six chickens. Before I make any decisions though any suggestions? Building one is not an option because I can't do it and wont be able to find anyone to build one for me. Also if the description says it will fit 3-5 would shoving one more in there be a big deal?…
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Chickens & extreme cold
People often ask about chickens and extreme cold. Many (but not all) who house birds where it's cold don't heat their pens. The reason behind this that is often cited is that heat lamps only heat directly underneath (so maybe 4 chickens keep warm/too hot), are a major cause of coop fires, and all your chickens in that…
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DIY Automatic Chicken Door
My husband and I have built 2 of these diy automatic chicken doors using scrap wood, $5 timers, and a car antenna! Since we don't have power to our coop, they run using a solar panel and a small a battery. And guess what!? I created a full step-by-step eBook for TGN and you can download it inside of your dashboard! Just go…
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🐓 Chicken Coop | Before & After 🐓
Y'all, I have to take a moment to brag on my husband. I always knew he was "handy"...but, it wasn't until 5 years ago, when we bought our first home, that I learned just how handy he truly is! I mean, this man can do anything! Even if he's never done it before...here is proof. Our chicken coop...before...during...and…