DIY CHICKEN COOPS

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Are you thinking about getting backyard chickens? If so, you'll need a coop. Building a chicken coop yourself might seem like a lot of work, but you don’t need master carpentry skills to make your own DIY chicken coop.

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A chicken coop not only provides a place for your chickens to lay eggs and sleep, but it also offers them protection against animals who might come to prey on your chickens.

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ROOFING 101: BUILDING A CHICKEN COOP

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DIY PLANS FOR CHICKEN COOP

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DIY HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN COOP

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HOMESTEAD CHICKEN COOP TIPS

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DIY CHICKEN COOP MISTAKES

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