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Reverendender@sh.itjust.works

I'm planning to,convert at least half my shed here into a chicken coop. It has power and is built on a concrete slab. What do y'all suggest? This will be my first time. (sh.itjust.works)

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It’s 12’ square and I think 12’ high at the peak.

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I suggest ducks. Stink less, less noise, can be trained to come out of the coop to forage in the yard and return... The only real downside is less frequent eggs.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I would like both. But, stupid question: do ducks not require a water feature?

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

A small trough will do. They don't need to swim in it. I suspect the need will change based on the variety of ducks you choose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrrUBr6fdJU Nate has some videos about raising ducks that night help you decide.

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hear duck shit is much more trouble than chicken shit.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago

I can't imagine something worse than chicken shit. I'm curious on what you think makes it troublesome.