Pop doors are small, square doors the chickens use to go in and out of the coop; typically, they are no larger than 12 inches. Chickens actually prefer using pop doors, as the smaller size makes ...

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The winterized chicken coop must keep the chickens warm but also ... with a thick layer of pine shavings or straw. Aim for 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) of this organic layer. This will protect the ...