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Hey there, feathered friends enthusiasts! đ Are you ready to lend a clucking hand? Our fellow chicken lover, Wisdomdreamer44, is currently constructing a coop and run, and theyâre eager for your thoughtsâbe it compliments or constructive critiques! With eight hens joining the family in a few weeks, it's crucial to ensure their new home is as cozy and safe as can be. The design features a door under a taller roost, and while they're planning to add more ventilation at the top, thereâs still some predatory proofing to tackle outside. Letâs rally together and help them create a coop thatâs truly cluck-tastic! Check out the link for more details, and donât hold back on your suggestions! [link] [comments]
 | Currently building on my coop and run and Iâm looking for hopefully compliments or critiques to help my future hens. Iâm picking up eight hens in a few weeks and want to make sure they have everything they need. I will be putting the door underneath the taller roost. I live in southeast Michigan, will be adding more vents to the top, not done predatory proofing on the outside yet. [link] [comments] |
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