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How much would it cost to build a chicken coop?

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An average chicken coop costs over $200 US. However, building a coop can come up much cheaper if you find the right supplies and have the correct equipment.

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Which material is better: pine, birch, or sande?

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All three will do fine, but personally I would go for pine because there aren't any issues with it from what I've seen.

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How long is a chicken's natural life expectancy?

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The average lifespan of a chicken is 7-8 years.

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Would a rooster harm any chicks or kill them?

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Possibly, yes. You should fence off an area (with barbed wire) to keep the hen and chicks safe. Don't let the rooster mix with them until they're fully grown. And even then, you obviously cannot mix the adult males together, regardless of breed, as they will fight.

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How many chickens can be kept in a coop of 8 x 4 m?

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For every chicken, there should be at least a 12 inch by 15 inch box. The boxes give chickens a small secluded area to lay eggs. In the boxes you should place hay and also a fake "stimulant egg." This is basically a wooden egg. You should also look into putting places to perch inside the coop.

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How much chickens can I keep in a 3 x 4 m coop?

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You could keep up to 5. It is a big coop though, so it will have room for decorations and nesting spots as well.

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How big of a chicken coop will fit 11 chickens?

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If you want a coop to fit 11 chickens, you need to measure it to be at least 3 to 5 meters.

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How do I make a protective chicken door for chickens but so that raccoons can't open them?

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Make a hinge that connects the door to the floor. Add hooks to the bottom of the door to keep it secure. You can also make a door that can open from side to side. First, make a hinge for the door. Second, get a lock or a padlock to keep the door closed.

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Why do you put a fake egg in the nesting box?

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This is done to draw the chickens to it. They think that’s it’s their own baby in the egg.

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