Posts made by Coop24

• 👋 Welcome to The Rustic Coop! Introduce Yourself Here

  Hey Chick Chief! 👋 Welcome to The Rustic Coop! Sounds like you’ve got an awesome little homestead going on🐥 Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Welsummers, and blue egg layers? That’s a sol...

  posted in Introductions & Stories

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  Coop24
  2/8/25, 7:02 PM
• How to Register

  Hello,  Registering for the forum is a little more difficult than we would like so I made this to help everyone out. Coop -------------------------------------------------------------------...

  posted in How to Register

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  Coop24
  2/8/25, 6:27 PM
• 👋 Welcome to The Rustic Coop! Introduce Yourself Here

  Hey there, and welcome to The Rustic Coop! 🐔🏡 We’re so excited to have you here in our chicken-keeping, homesteading, and rustic living community! This is the place to connect, share your ex...

  posted in Introductions & Stories

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:31 AM
• 🐑 What’s Your Favorite Farm Animal Besides Chickens?

  Hey everyone! 👋 We all love our chickens, but let’s talk about the other animals that make life on the homestead even more fun (or chaotic!). Whether it’s ducks, goats, cows, or even b...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:28 AM
• 🌿 What’s Your Favorite Homesteading Skill That’s Not Chicken Related?

  Hey everyone! 👋 While chickens are a big part of homesteading, there’s a whole world of skills that make the lifestyle even more fulfilling. Whether it’s preserving food, building thin...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:25 AM
• 🏡 Show Us Your Backyard Setup! Coop, Garden, or Entire Homestead

  Hey everyone! 👋 One of the best parts of homesteading and raising chickens is creating a space that works for you and your animals. Whether you have a small backyard coop, a full-scale homestead, ...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:24 AM
• 🌱 Is Homesteading for Everyone? What Are the Biggest Challenges?

  Hey everyone! 👋 Homesteading is an incredible lifestyle—it’s rewarding, self-sufficient, and connects you to nature in a way that modern life often doesn’t. But let’s be re...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:22 AM
• 🐔 What’s Your Funniest Chicken Story? (Share Pictures if You Have Them!)

  Hey everyone! 👋 If you’ve been around chickens long enough, you know they can be downright hilarious. Whether it’s their quirky personalities, unexpected antics, or just the way they r...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:19 AM
• 🐔 What Are Your Favorite Chicken-Keeping Hacks?

  Hey everyone! 👋 Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding experience, but let’s be honest—sometimes, we have to get creative to make things easier, cleaner, and more efficient. Over time...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:16 AM
• 🐔 Let’s Talk Chicken Math – How Many Did You Plan to Have vs. How Many Do You Have?

  Hey everyone! 👋 Let’s be real—no one ever sticks to their original flock size plan. You start out thinking, “I’ll just get a few hens for eggs,” and before you know i...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:11 AM
• 🐔 What’s One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Getting Chickens?

  Hey everyone! 👋 Raising chickens is an amazing experience, but let’s be honest—there are definitely a few things we all wish we had known before getting started. Whether it’s une...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:09 AM
• 🐔 What’s Your Favorite Part of Keeping Chickens?

  Hey everyone! 👋 Raising chickens is such a rewarding experience, but we all have different reasons for doing it. Some people are in it for the fresh eggs, others love the companionship of their fl...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:08 AM
• 🐔 What Inspired You to Raise Chickens? (Share Your Story!)

  Hey everyone! 👋 I thought it would be fun to kick things off with a "why we started raising chickens" thread! Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or just getting started, there's always an in...

  posted in General Discussion

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  Coop24
  2/7/25, 8:03 AM