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Only problem is that this new thread isn't showing up on my BYC home page, under 'recent activity'.   That's how I follow threads.   I have to go to the old thread to find the link to the new thread.   

 

It's not showing up in mine, either.  I messed around trying to figure it out.  Not gonna mess with it any more.  Hopefully they'll get it fixed or someone will let me know what I need to do on my end to get it fixed.

Hatched April 12, 2012 - Drama, a Light Brahma; Caunnie, an Easter Egger; and Rhodie, a Rhode Island Red

Hatched October 14, 2012 - Latte, a mixed pullet - a.k.a. a "Fudgelet"

Hatched December 9, 2012 - Snow and Blackie, Olive Egger pullets and Penny, a Black Copper Marans

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Hatched April 12, 2012 - Drama, a Light Brahma; Caunnie, an Easter Egger; and Rhodie, a Rhode Island Red

Hatched October 14, 2012 - Latte, a mixed pullet - a.k.a. a "Fudgelet"

Hatched December 9, 2012 - Snow and Blackie, Olive Egger pullets and Penny, a Black Copper Marans

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post #22 of 21619
I am here too!
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Does anyone use sand on the floor of a *small* coop, with a pull out drawer for a floor?  Would that work instead of pine shavings?  Or does it only work in a run?

 

This isn't my coop, but the drawer is something like the one on this coop:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-129986258723660/2921-29112.jpg

 

it's shallow.  pine shavings work OK, but they swell up and then I can't pull the drawer out without dumping the shavings out in the run.  It Wasn't too hard to clean up this summer when it was dry, but it may be more difficult when it's wet.  can I put sand in there instead and just scoop it?

 

I love having sand in my small coop.  I don't have a drawer because when I open the door I have complete access to floor. 

This is a snap shot from when we were building it.....

 

 

 

It takes just a minute to scoop the poop and be done with it.  I dump the poop in an old trash can that has drain holes cut into the bottom.  I add dead leaves & such and now I have some really great compost. 
 

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Why I Love My Chickens by CarolynF
     I love my chickens because they're pretty, they're funny, they give my family eggs and fertilizer, they eat from my
     hand, they eat my leftovers when I don't like what we had for dinner, and my mommy thinks they're fun, too. 
     My mommy is 93 now so she knows what she's talking about!

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Why I Love My Chickens by CarolynF
     I love my chickens because they're pretty, they're funny, they give my family eggs and fertilizer, they eat from my
     hand, they eat my leftovers when I don't like what we had for dinner, and my mommy thinks they're fun, too. 
     My mommy is 93 now so she knows what she's talking about!

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Does anyone use sand on the floor of a *small* coop, with a pull out drawer for a floor?  Would that work instead of pine shavings?  Or does it only work in a run?

 

This isn't my coop, but the drawer is something like the one on this coop:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-129986258723660/2921-29112.jpg

 

it's shallow.  pine shavings work OK, but they swell up and then I can't pull the drawer out without dumping the shavings out in the run.  It Wasn't too hard to clean up this summer when it was dry, but it may be more difficult when it's wet.  can I put sand in there instead and just scoop it?

 

I love having sand in my small coop.  I don't have a drawer because when I open the door I have complete access to floor. 

This is a snap shot from when we were building it.....

 

 

 

It takes just a minute to scoop the poop and be done with it.  I dump the poop in an old trash can that has drain holes cut into the bottom.  I add dead leaves & such and now I have some really great compost. 
 

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I think I'm going to try it.  It should be better than pine shavings spread all over my back yard ;) 

Sara in Seattle: wife, mother, cat herder, fish and finch keeper, beer brewer, babywearer, baby carrier seller, gardener, runner and egg seller
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White Leghorn "Blanche"
Red Star "Ginger"
Buff Orpington "Buffy"
Black Jersey Giant "Leila"
Rhode Island Red "Rosie"
White Araucana "Skye"
Black Star "Halle"
Black Copper Marans "Cocoa"
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Sara in Seattle: wife, mother, cat herder, fish and finch keeper, beer brewer, babywearer, baby carrier seller, gardener, runner and egg seller
Find me on Facebook
White Leghorn "Blanche"
Red Star "Ginger"
Buff Orpington "Buffy"
Black Jersey Giant "Leila"
Rhode Island Red "Rosie"
White Araucana "Skye"
Black Star "Halle"
Black Copper Marans "Cocoa"
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CR... you mentioned on the other thread to make sure the netting was visible.  How do you do that?  And, is fishing net less expensive than the Aviary netting I have been looking at?  That stuff is pretty spendy stuff.

 

There's a guy on CraigsList in Seattle Interbay that sells used commercial fishing nets.  You might want to check him out. 

Why I Love My Chickens by CarolynF
     I love my chickens because they're pretty, they're funny, they give my family eggs and fertilizer, they eat from my
     hand, they eat my leftovers when I don't like what we had for dinner, and my mommy thinks they're fun, too. 
     My mommy is 93 now so she knows what she's talking about!

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Why I Love My Chickens by CarolynF
     I love my chickens because they're pretty, they're funny, they give my family eggs and fertilizer, they eat from my
     hand, they eat my leftovers when I don't like what we had for dinner, and my mommy thinks they're fun, too. 
     My mommy is 93 now so she knows what she's talking about!

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Great question Kim!

I'm pretty strict on NOT deleting information from websites, so you can rest assured that the entire thread will remain intact, just closed / locked from new replies.  You'll be able to reference, search, and read it any time!

(I'll update the first post here to make that clear)

Just a suggestion for future cases like this.  I think it would be easier for Users if old posts could simply be archived or moved, keeping maybe the most recent 6 months as-is.  IMHO
I agree that might have been better, but this is fine also--

Only problem is that this new thread isn't showing up on my BYC home page, under 'recent activity'.   That's how I follow threads.   I have to go to the old thread to find the link to the new thread.   
You can subscribe to this thread at the bottom of the page. :-)

1 very patient DH, 2 DS, 2 cats, 2 EE's, 5 Faverolles, 1 Black Sexlink & 8 Silkies.

 And I'm 100% in love with all of them!

 

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

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1 very patient DH, 2 DS, 2 cats, 2 EE's, 5 Faverolles, 1 Black Sexlink & 8 Silkies.

 And I'm 100% in love with all of them!

 

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

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post #27 of 21619

Hi guys !

Sorry I am late but been sick...darn it.

But I am here now !!

 

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Exhibition Black Javas; French Cuckoo Marans; Blue Copper Marans , Crele Chantecler project, Partridge Chantecler, BBS Jersey Giants & Also started birds, chicks and hatching eggs for sale.  Member ALBC, APA, SPPA, WFF & the AARP gig.gif& Chantecler Fanciers International~~  D.gif

 

Anyone can e-mail me at : Spiritwood_Farm@comcast.net~~~~~~   

 

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Exhibition Black Javas; French Cuckoo Marans; Blue Copper Marans , Crele Chantecler project, Partridge Chantecler, BBS Jersey Giants & Also started birds, chicks and hatching eggs for sale.  Member ALBC, APA, SPPA, WFF & the AARP gig.gif& Chantecler Fanciers International~~  D.gif

 

Anyone can e-mail me at : Spiritwood_Farm@comcast.net~~~~~~   

 

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Great question Kim!

I'm pretty strict on NOT deleting information from websites, so you can rest assured that the entire thread will remain intact, just closed / locked from new replies.  You'll be able to reference, search, and read it any time!

(I'll update the first post here to make that clear)

Just a suggestion for future cases like this.  I think it would be easier for Users if old posts could simply be archived or moved, keeping maybe the most recent 6 months as-is.  IMHO
I agree that might have been better, but this is fine also--

Only problem is that this new thread isn't showing up on my BYC home page, under 'recent activity'.   That's how I follow threads.   I have to go to the old thread to find the link to the new thread.   
You can subscribe to this thread at the bottom of the page. :-)

I was subscribed, but it still wasn't showing up.  But it is now...so....who knows ;) 


Edited by Slinglings - 10/19/12 at 10:50am
Sara in Seattle: wife, mother, cat herder, fish and finch keeper, beer brewer, babywearer, baby carrier seller, gardener, runner and egg seller
Find me on Facebook
White Leghorn "Blanche"
Red Star "Ginger"
Buff Orpington "Buffy"
Black Jersey Giant "Leila"
Rhode Island Red "Rosie"
White Araucana "Skye"
Black Star "Halle"
Black Copper Marans "Cocoa"
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Sara in Seattle: wife, mother, cat herder, fish and finch keeper, beer brewer, babywearer, baby carrier seller, gardener, runner and egg seller
Find me on Facebook
White Leghorn "Blanche"
Red Star "Ginger"
Buff Orpington "Buffy"
Black Jersey Giant "Leila"
Rhode Island Red "Rosie"
White Araucana "Skye"
Black Star "Halle"
Black Copper Marans "Cocoa"
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:)

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Alright.  I'm out-a here.  I'm off to get my allergy shot, head to Lowes and to a tackle shop.  I tell ya - I shop in the strangest places now that I have chickens.

 

frow.gif Have a good day.  I hope everyone finds this thread.


You also start saying strange things when you have chickens.  For instance, "STOP EATING PAINT!!"

 

See, we have a large work shed that really needs to be re-painted.  The paint is chipping off at the bottom and so when I hear a wood thumping sound, I go charging down there and find that someone is eating little spots of paint.  I call the worst offender 'Paint Chip' (real name is Mary).  I chase them away quickly and they pretend to lose interest.  They just try a bit later.  It doesn't happen very often, though, and it's not happening these days because I have to watch everyone when they're out.

 

Please don't misunderstand, I take good care of my girls.  They just don't take good care of themselves!  barnie.gif


Edited by TerrorBird - 10/19/12 at 10:53am

"I sat on you and brought you into the world; I can sit on you and take you out!"

-Old Chicken proverb

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"I sat on you and brought you into the world; I can sit on you and take you out!"

-Old Chicken proverb

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