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All these were to be sold, and so was the hay in the barn, as also were the chickens and chicken-coops; even Brindle and old Charley.

From Eyebright A Story by Coolidge, Susan

"Talk to 'em about th' last election, or chicken-coops, or anything you please, while I take a look 'round an' sec how we're goin' t' get this job done."

From The Aztec Treasure-House by Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone)

It had a porch in front which was filled with barrels, chicken-coops, and heavy agricultural implements.

From The Desired Woman by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)

On the carriage-house side in the sun were some chicken-coops.

From A Little Girl in Old New York by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

At last my aunt's chicken-coops suffered, and the voice of her pet rooster was no more heard in the land.

From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)