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  1. 12-23-2014, 11:04 AM #1
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    Default Chicken Coops...

    Let's see 'em. I need some ideas.

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    Getcha one of these to keep the eggs warm. They're nature's incubators...



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    Foxfire books have coop plans. If you don't have the books you need them anyway.
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    Roger that.


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    Quote Originally Posted by JABIII View Post
    Foxfire books have coop plans. If you don't have the books you need them anyway.
    Found a free pdf download depending on your "internet stealing morals"

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    I've got a 1935 Farm Manual around here somewhere.

    It has plans for damn near everything. I'll see if I can dig it up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mobetter View Post
    Getcha one of these to keep the eggs warm. They're nature's incubators...



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    www.backyardchickens.com is where I got my ideas.
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    Send me a pm with your number or email and I'll send them to you. Not sure how to get them from my phone to here.
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    Do you want to build a coop or a chicken tractor?

    Stationary and or do you want to "free roam" your hens by moving the coop around?
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    Mine is a make shift coop, from an old pig pen. Didn't want to get too crazy while renting. Once I get settled into something long term this coming year, I plan on building me a nice little set up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by murraywader View Post
    Do you want to build a coop or a chicken tractor?

    Stationary and or do you want to "free roam" your hens by moving the coop around?
    Weighing those options now but will most likely go with a permanent coop vs. a tractor.


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    All the Foxfire books are a must!
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    I'll try to get over to my neighbor's place and take some pics of his set up. Pretty cool. I've considered doing it, but finding a good corner in my yard is the challenge.
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    How many chickens do you have?
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    Mine's 10x10 with a 12x12 metal shed top. Built it 6.5 ft tall so I don't bump my head. back has tin and laying boxes inside. Most expense is the wire. Make sure you run water to it while you are at it. Toting water sucks.
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    My girls have 4 hens in theirs. It is 4 feet wide and 8 feet long with 3 nesting boxes on the back.









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    I built them a shed off of Ana White's website. It's 4x8 and tall enough for me to walk in to clean.

    Here is a picture off her site.



    Built this one for my meat chickens.




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