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Coop ACCESSORIES

No matter what your henhouse might look like, these accessories can enhance your chicken-keeping experience. BY CORY HERSHBERGER

Many different coop options exist for poultry-keepers, from store-bought, preassembled chicken arks to DIY enclosures of all shapes and sizes. No matter what your end purpose in chicken-keeping might be, several accessories are available that can enhance your chicken-keeping experience, making it as easy and fun as possible, while keeping your beloved brood safe and healthy.

These coop accessories are essential to all coops, keeping your chickens fed and hydrated and providing them with adequate sleeping and egg-laying locations in their cozy home. Before you start thinking about fancier add-ons, make sure you incorporate these fundamental enhancements into your flock’s coop.

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