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post #171 of 667
4/5/12 at 7:54am

What fitting did you use to connect to the 5 gal bucket?
 

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IMG_20120403_182215.jpghere is my gravity fed chicken nipple watering systemIMG_20120403_182226.jpg



 

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post #172 of 667
4/5/12 at 7:55am
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I love it. It looks VERY NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!! thumbsup.gif


Yea I think I will paint it! What color(s) do you think?  



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Im the person who has animals adopting me not the other way around. And hey, I've almost got a full on farm! I ended up with chickens on accident .. But I couldn't imagine my life without them. CHECK OUT MY PAGE!!!       
http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=102103                                                     

 

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post #173 of 667
4/5/12 at 7:57am
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What fitting did you use to connect to the 5 gal bucket?
 



 



I used a threaded male and female coupler and put an oring on each side no leaks!

 

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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post #174 of 667
4/8/12 at 11:38am

We created our outer run using cattle panel and created a fence using a piece of it. Needed a way to connect the fencing that gave us the ability to open and close and still be secure and last.

I came up with adding a tension spring as the connector so the panels could "hinge" and stay upright. 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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post #175 of 667
4/8/12 at 5:46pm

How difficult are those to get on the panel? 

If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity?  Please think about it. 

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If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity?  Please think about it. 

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post #176 of 667
4/8/12 at 6:48pm
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How difficult are those to get on the panel? 



Not very hard at all. Think of a key ring. Just had to pry open the end, insert the two ends, and then twist it down. 

Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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post #177 of 667
4/8/12 at 6:50pm

Excellent solution and I wish I known of it years ago!  Thanks for including it here as I'm sure I can pass that along in the future and maybe even use it myself. 

If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity?  Please think about it. 

Info we all need to know:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDDGl79x4Pc&feature=my_favorites&list=FLIvzTTPS3Bg-qsbs8VPh__Q


 

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If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity?  Please think about it. 

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post #178 of 667
4/16/12 at 12:28pm

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Hi, I have French Black Copper Marans (love them), English Orpingtons :(colors Blue, Balck and Splash) they are so sweet. Oh also Cream Legbars :that lay nice blue eggs. We will be offering eggs and chicks from all of them just PM me to get on the list for which one youd like. We also have a few sweet Dairy goats ( Nubians and Toggs)


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Hi, I have French Black Copper Marans (love them), English Orpingtons :(colors Blue, Balck and Splash) they are so sweet. Oh also Cream Legbars :that lay nice blue eggs. We will be offering eggs and chicks from all of them just PM me to get on the list for which one youd like. We also have a few sweet Dairy goats ( Nubians and Toggs)


Swap page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/swap-stuff-that-i...
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post #179 of 667
4/16/12 at 8:05pm
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We created our outer run using cattle panel and created a fence using a piece of it. Needed a way to connect the fencing that gave us the ability to open and close and still be secure and last.
I came up with adding a tension spring as the connector so the panels could "hinge" and stay upright. 

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Thank you for sharing this! The timing is perfect as I am getting ready to put up some more temporary runs using panels and was wondering how I was going to do a gate easily. This fits the bill wonderfully.

I love this thread as I have incorporated several ideas from here in my pens. Thank you all for being generous with your ideas and solutions.
Jules/Julie - Cowgirl turned Crazy Chicken Corraller. Broody Mama. Keeper of horses, cattle, dogs & cats + 1 great hubby. Plus waaay too many birds.
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Jules/Julie - Cowgirl turned Crazy Chicken Corraller. Broody Mama. Keeper of horses, cattle, dogs & cats + 1 great hubby. Plus waaay too many birds.
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post #180 of 667
7/17/12 at 1:25pm

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