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Coop & Compass publishes general educational and informational content about backyard flock keeping, including breed selection, coop and run construction, predator-proofing, daily and seasonal routines, animal behavior observation, and the cultural and culinary appreciation of backyard eggs. This content is provided for general reference only. It is not professional advice.

Nothing on this site is veterinary advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, or professional building, structural, electrical, or engineering advice. The site describes general principles, common practices, and published information; it does not examine your birds, your property, your local ordinances, or your circumstances. Reading this site does not create any professional-client relationship, and no veterinarian-client-patient relationship is formed by anything published here.

Before acting on anything you read here, consult a qualified professional who knows your specific situation. For questions about the health, disease, parasites, injuries, nutrition, behavior, or egg safety of your birds, consult a licensed veterinarian, ideally one who treats poultry. For questions about whether you may keep poultry where you live, how many birds are permitted, permits, setbacks, noise or waste ordinances, or homeowners association rules, consult your local zoning, animal control, or municipal offices and, where appropriate, a licensed attorney. For questions about coop, run, or foundation design, structural loads, and electrical work, consult a licensed contractor, structural professional, or electrician. Never disregard professional advice you have received because of something you read on this site.

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