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Elevated chicken coops as a dual-purpose egg and compost system on the farm

By Lauren Landers Sailing

The farm's chicken enclosures are built elevated above the ground on a mesh-wire frame. This positioning means droppings fall directly into collection gutters below rather than mixing with the ground, making it straightforward to harvest them as a compost input. The same structure includes external angled troughs so that freshly laid eggs roll out automatically for easy collection. The design neatly combines animal welfare, waste capture, and egg harvesting in a single structure suited to a sustainable, chemical-free farming approach.

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