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Does keeping chickens really have to mean constant coop cleaning? Matt Dubois of Carolina Coops joins Jennifer Bryant and Carey Blackmon to discuss how thoughtful coop design can make backyard chicken keeping easier.
We explore Matt’s approach to deep litter, why ventilation matters in every season, and how space, moisture management, and predator protection shape a functional chicken coop.
In this episode:
• Deep litter explained—and why sand is a different approach
• Ventilation versus drafts, including cold-weather considerations
• How stocking density affects litter and outdoor runs
• Matt’s three coop priorities: safety, ventilation, and space
• Duck tubs, working animals, and “bullseye gardening”
• How Carolina Coops grew from a small Craigslist sale into a custom coop business
• The story behind building Mike Tyson’s pigeon coop
Whether you’re buying your first coop or improving your current setup, this conversation offers plenty of questions to ask before you spend.
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