Re: OT, chicken coop?

Posted by Rauville on August 18, 2004 at 05:05:12 from (209.180.79.90):

In Reply to: OT, chicken coop? posted by TnT on August 17, 2004 at 18:16:01:

We have about 25-30 laying hens, and our chicken coop is 12' x 24' with a single slope shed roof. Windows with screen covering along one side, and a regular combination storm unit for the walk through door. Don't forget a small opening for the hens, with a door that can be closed at night. We have a 10" exhaust fan (from Graingers) that works good on really warm days, otherwise just a old box fan hanging from the rafters keeps enough air moving during the summer.
Fresh water is important. Besides a 5 gal. poultry waterer in the coop, we buried a 1/4" plastic underground line to a self-filling hanging fountain outside the coop. The hens really seem to enjoy it.
The best investment we've made has been a $3 egg washer at an auction. Takes the chores out of what was a real chore!

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