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Welcome to the whimsical world of chick parenting! It sounds like you've embarked on a cluck-tastic journey with your six adorable chicks, and your coop setup is as creative as it is practical. Using a metal cage with a cozy hen house inside is a fantastic way to keep your feathered friends safe without breaking the bank. Your addition of hardware cloth and electrical wire shows you’re thinking ahead to protect them from any sneaky predators. Plus, a doorbell camera? Now that’s some next-level chicken monitoring! It’s clear you’ve fallen head over heels for your little ones, and your dedication to their safety is heartwarming. Let’s see what the community thinks of your setup and offer some egg-citing tips to make it even better!
 | Completely new to chicks. I have 6 babies about 5 weeks old now. I didn’t want to spend a fortune on a coop so I bought this metal cage and bought a hen house to put inside. I layed hardware cloth along the edges and added a strip of electrical wire along the bottom to prevent any animal from trying to dig. I also put a doorbell camera inside the coop. How is this set up? I love my babies ALOT more than I thought I would and I would hate for anything to happen to them. [link] [comments] |
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