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04/05/2023

Building a chicken coop can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. Here are the basic steps to follow:

Choose a location: The chicken coop should be located in a well-drained area with good ventilation and shade.

Design the coop: The size of your coop will depend on the number of chickens you plan to keep. You can find free chicken coop plans online, or you can create your own design.

Gather materials: You will need lumber, screws, nails, wire mesh, roofing material, and other building materials. Make sure to purchase materials that are appropriate for the climate in your area.

Build the frame: Begin by building the frame of the coop. Use 2x4 lumber to create the walls, floor, and roof.

Add windows and ventilation: Chickens need good ventilation to stay healthy, so make sure to include windows and ventilation holes in the coop.

Install the roof: Use roofing material to cover the roof of the coop. Make sure to leave a slight overhang to protect the walls from rain.

Add doors: Install a door to the coop to allow access for cleaning and to collect eggs.

Install nesting boxes: Chickens need a place to lay their eggs, so make sure to include nesting boxes in the coop.

Install the wire mesh: Use wire mesh to cover any openings in the coop to keep predators out.

Add bedding: Line the floor of the coop with bedding material such as straw or wood shavings.

Once you have completed these steps, your chicken coop should be ready for your feathered friends to move in!

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01/07/2023

Easy DIY chicken run that Benefits your garden and chickens

12/25/2022

3 Main Benefits Of A Hanging Chicken Feeder

Do you own a flock of chicken? Do you have problems feeding them or do the chickens pour food all over the place when feeding? The solution to your problems is buying a hanging chicken feeder. Chicken are not concerned about the equipment you feed them on. All they care about is filling their stomach. Even if you throw food on the floor, they will be just fine. However, this is not right. You should treat your chicken with a lot of care. Therefore you should ensure that you buy them decent feeding equipment, and always keep it clean. This is why you need to have one or two hanging chicken feeders on your firm. Using a hanging chicken feeder has the following advantages.

1 Keeps Food Safe

Your pen could be located in an area prone to pests. The pen could be letting in rodents and other pests that come to feed on your chicken's food. The pests and rodents might infect your flock with harmful diseases. Hanging feeders will keep the food safe because the rodents and pests will have a hard time when trying to access it from the hanging position.

2. Keeps The Food Clean

The hanging feeders will keep the chicken food clean because many elements cannot get into the food. Besides, the food will always be dry because it will be out of the risk of water, and unpredictable weather. Also, the hanging feeders make it hard for the chicken to stand on them. This means that the chicken will never soil the food.

3. Prevents Wastage

When you don't have the right feeding equipment, you might waste a lot of food when feeding your flock. Hanging feeders have a better feeding plan that reduces food wastage, and provides a better way or regulating the feeding. If some of your chicken have problems feeding on the hanging feeder, buy two or more so that all the chicken can feed appropriately. This will reduce fighting during meal time so that all the chicken can feed properly.

If you own a flock of chicken, feeding them can be hard if you don't have good feeding equipment. The best way to feed them will be by using a hanging chicken feeder. When you use one, the chicken food will be safe, clean and there will be minimal wastage. All these will help you to feed your chicken properly and reduce fighting during feeding time.

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12/04/2022

Spacious Wooden Chicken Bunny Rabbit Hutch Pet Playpen
by Thor Goods starting at $149.99

Features & details

Minor Assembly Required. You will easily be able to access any part of this chicken coop, as it is designed with two doors with a metal locking system.

Our Wooden Chicken Coop is easy to fold for storage, and has a carrying handles. The portable design is great for any limited spaces such as under the bed and in the trunk of the car.

Frame Material: Pine Wood Great for chickens, rabbits, guinea fowl, duck and other small animal Overall Dimension: 20"H x 45.7"W x 41"D

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12/03/2022

Wooden Rabbit Chicken Pet Coop Hutch Hen House w/ Run
by Thor Goods starting at $199.99

【A PERFECT GIFT FOR SMALL PETS】: This rural 2-tier hutch provides your little friends an exclusive house that makes them possible to move seamlessly from a cozy enclosure to an outdoor protected backyard. With gabled asphalt roof, it enhances weather protection as well as offer a rustic style, fitting your backyard and the landscape perfectly.

【STURDY AND DURABLE CONSTRUCTION】: This deluxe pet hutch is made from fully treated and grooved fir wood that ensures strength and durability. With eco-friendly waterproof paint, and sloping asphalt roof, the whole structure is weatherproof and ideal for outdoors.

【SPACIOUS AND SAFE ACTIVITY AREAS】: This hutch provides your pets with plenty of exercise space while the tight galvanized mesh helps prevent mischievous behaviors and unexpected accidents. The grid enclosure also ensures your monitoring of the pets and enables your pets to enjoy the surroundings and get enough fresh air.

【A VENTILATED RESTING ROOM】: The upper resting room that is accessed through a stable beamed ramp, equipped with a ventilated mesh door, provides a cozy and private shelter to make your beloved pets safe, comfortable and relaxed. It also comes with a pull-out tray for easy clean.

【EASY TO ACCESS AND ASSEMBLE】: Three outside doors with slide-bolt latches make access easy and are convenient for you to feed. According to the step-by-step instructions, you can easily assemble the whole piece.

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12/02/2022

NEW 12 Panels Pet Playpen Small Animals Dog Big Rabbit Guinea Pig Yard Fence Cage
by Thor Goods starting at $35.99

Introductions: Do you need a universal Pet Playpen? If so, you can have a try of our Pet Playpen, Small Animal Cage Indoor Portable Metal Wire Yard Fence for Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits Kennel Crate Fence Tent. This Pet Playpen is easy to assemble but is very strong. For all kinds of animals: hedgehogs, hamsters, guinea pigs or rabbits, they can have fun in this fence. It's easy to look at them from any Angle. Fun, magical and full of possibilities, our playpen helps you create a world for your pets by your own hands. What do you hesitate for? Hurry and place an order!

Features:

1. Easy to assemble: easy to assemble with instructions and includes mallet. Use cable connections for more functions, such as doors or ramps

2. For various animals: hedgehogs, hamsters, guinea pigs or rabbits, they can have fun in this fence. It's easy to look at them from any Angle

3. DIY expandable: make different shapes of qualified translucent white material panels to present different combinations into the actual room layout

4. Green and durable products 5. Strong, not easy to fall apart.

Specifications:

1. Material: Metal panels

2. Color: Black

3. Product Size: (28 x 56 x 14)" / (71 x 142 x 35.5)cm (L x W x H)

4. Weight: 6lb / 2.7kg Package Includes: 12 x Metal Panels (14 x 14)" / (35 x 35)cm (L x W) 28 x Black ABS plastic connector, 1 x Wooden hammer 1 x Instructions

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12/01/2022

DIY Chicken coop plan & material list, 6 by 14 Kennel Coop
by Thor Goods starting at $25.00

Best Coop Plans and material list

These plans are drawn showing great detail and are easy to follow requiring only basic framing skills. The plan is over 20 pages long, includes a material take off list, and is very detailed to help make your building experience fun and easy no matter what your skill level.

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11/30/2022

Automatic Chicken Coop Door, Full Aluminum Doors, Light Sensing, Evening and Morning Delayed Opening Timer
by Thor Goods starting at $54.99

* 【Light Sensor & Waterproof】 The design of this automatic chicken coop door opener with waterproof function, light sensor and timer is very simple and practical, it allows you to open the door at dawn and close the door at dusk close by feeling the change of sunlight.
* 【Battery Operated】The chicken coop door battery operated and can be used for a minimum of 3 years of battery life under all conditions, including 2 AA batteries which can be replaced within 3 minutes without solar batteries.
* 【Easy to install】Automatic chicken coop door Simple operation, installation of the door takes no more than 10 minutes, no complicated wiring, easy to use
* 【Robust and durable】 Chicken door Suitable for sealing in extreme weather conditions; can be used in snow, rain and dust from -26 ° C to 60 ° C and withstands high and low temperatures.
* 【Carefree guarantee】 We strive to offer you high-quality products with a good price-performance ratio. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service and we will help you solve the problem. Offers quick and friendly service

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11/29/2022

Rabbit Hutch Wooden Chicken Coop Small Animal Poultry Cage W/Run
by Thor Goods starting at $199.00

-Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

-Built-in windows for better air circulation

-Made of premium fir wood; sturdy and stable

-The climbing ladder can make pets go up and down easily

-The nesting box can be opened for extracting eggs

-Asphalt waterproof roof protects your pet from rain, wind and snow

-Lockable metal slide bolts locks to keep your poultry safe and from escaping

-The galvanized network is anti-scratch making it perfect for protecting your animal friends from predators and injury

-Easy Assembly and Clean 58_L x 21_W x 33.5_H Inches Net Weight ：33.4 lbs Package includes_ 1 x 58_ Chicken Coop1 x Instruction Suitable for indoor and outdoor use Built-in windows for better air circulation Great for chicks, 2-4 rabbits and other poultry Made of premium fir wood

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11/28/2022

10'x10' Outdoor Steel Dog Cage Pet Kennel House w/ Cover
by Thor Goods starting at $595.99

When plastic small cages can’t stand up to your dog’s chewing, our Super Large Sized Steel Dog Cage is the answer.

The steel cage includes strong welds at stress points and strong latches on the door. The dimensions of this super large sized cage are 9.8 x 9.8 ft with a height of 7.7 ft, giving your pets a large space for activities. Also designed for some tall and large dogs outdoor use!

Accommodate animals ranging from chicken to ducks, rabbits to pigs, calf to lambs. You’ll find whichever one you choose a great playground for your pet.

Features:

- A large secure dog crate is great and keeps your pets safe from others, plenty of room for your pets.

- Waterproof cover included, the waterproof cover of heavy duty dog crate and iron roof frame fit the outdoor dog cage perfectly. Added UV protection prevents ripping, cracking, fading or peeling giving you years of worry-free use. The roof pitch of pet crate allows for water, debris and light snow to run off instead of accumulating on the roof.

- Suitable Animals: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Chicken and so on.

- Our dog crate constructed from sturdy heavy duty rust resistant iron for increased longevity and durability. Durable dog cage great for indoor or outdoor use.

- Easy to set up, the dog crate is a must have for any dog lovers. Quality of our dog cage constructed with simple assembly instructions will set up in minutes. Accommodate animals ranging from chicken to ducks, rabbits to pigs, calf to lambs. You’ll find whichever one you choose a great playground for your pet.

-Dog Size:XXL

-Material:Steel

-Nominal Crate Size (Length):9.8 ft

-Type:Kennel

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11/28/2022

Benefits of Having a Rooster In Your Flock

Roosters can add many advantages to your home and to your flock. Some may see it as a bad idea, but there are many key benefits to having a rooster in your flock. Among these benefits include fertilization, behavior, defense and beauty.

First and foremost, roosters provide a free and economic way to increase the size of your flock. Some people only have a few chickens and may be looking to increase the size of their farm or have a need for more eggs. One of the best ways to add more chickens to your flock is to introduce a rooster. A rooster will mate with most or all of the hens in the flock. Once you have fertilized eggs, all you need is a safe place for the hens to nest and you can have chicks in no time. Another positive is that you can eat fertilized eggs the same way you can eat unfertilized eggs. This means that you can have more chickens without losing the benefits if having access to fresh eggs. Within a flock a rooster is like the shepherd or head of the family. The second benefit to having a rooster is that it provides guidance to all of the hens. It will alert them when he’s found food, maintains the social hierarchy, tells the hens when and where to move around, and ensures their safety. The entire order of the flock is lead and organized by the presence of a rooster. One of the biggest benefits to having a rooster in your flock is the protection it provides against predators and danger. A rooster will serve as a primary defender against danger by restlessly watching over the hens in his flock. Although they may appear aggressive, they are always alert and on the lookout for predators from the sky and the ground. Roosters will alert the flock when danger is close and will fight off almost any animal that threatens his hens or their eggs. In addition, since roosters are the head of the flock, they also protect hens within the flock from each other by always maintaining the order.

Finally, Roosters add beauty and color to your home. The bright feathers of a rooster are what make it one of the most beautiful birds in the whole flock. The bright colors of the feathers are what help reproduce hens and distract predators for defense. Chickens are some of the most economical farms animals to have. They are a sound investment. By having a rooster in your flock, the returns are that much greater.

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