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Treating Bumblefoot - A Simple Surgical Approach

BReeder!
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The text is clear and easy to read. The pictures are great and show exactly what was found and the wound looks neat and clean, afterwards. Very nicely done - both the surgery and the article!
Do you have a follow-up picture of how Goldie healed?
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She is still healing right now. It's closing up nicely and selling has gone down dramatically. She gets around very well. I just changed her bandage, but didn't take any pics. I will take pics in 2 days when we change the bandage again.

The Dangers of a Tractor-style Coop

alexisrambles
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If you're gonna move your chicken tractor, you GOTTA read this first! Tractors are a great way to keep your chickens mobile and save your grass ... but there are dangers we don't usually think about. This one is easily avoidable, but only if you think about it BEFORE you move your coop ... but who knew?

Our Chicken Coop

FlockParty
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Not much test here, but a good pic of compost bins right in the run ... and VERY pretty ladies!
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The Odd Angle

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Now we know why they call the "Lean-to's!"
This is an excellent "Narrate as you go," article. It's an easy read, and a real boost for those of us using "found items" to build or rebuild ... "DIY Chickeneering" at its' best! It's also a reminder to those (like me) who tend to keep every little thing because "I might be able to use it someday." It's time to clear out the clutter ... or at least organize it ... again!
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A coop story

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What an awesome coop! I wouldn't be too quick to move it away from the house. Check with your local feed store. There are lots of powdered smell-and-moisture reducers on the market. If you don't find one for poultry, try the ones for horses. Many of those are noted as "safe for poultry," too.
trumpeting_angel
trumpeting_angel
Thanks, @mroo! We don’t have any problems yet, and I do toss some zeolite in there occasionally. We just love having the window - so much fun!
This is a great little story I love that the chicks timing saved them from the trash bin ... what a surprise that must have been! If you'll add a few pics of Momma & babies, this would be a really nice little article!
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CB3fish
will do.

Island Life Coop

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What a great location! And a great start! One suggestion on whether or not you should slope the roof of your under-cover coop. If you're not going to slope it, consider putting a tarp, or some other sort of removable cover on top of the roof. It'll make cleaning it off MUCH easier. I'd actually consider sloping it forward (down-in-front) for access and/or keeping the biddies off of it. You just KNOW the little stinkers are going to congregate up there - and probably nest as well. You need to be able to get to it.
I'll be watching this one!
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Chicken mansion

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There's not a lot of text with this article, but the many pictures tell most of the story well on their own. I love the base!
TERMINATORATIS
TERMINATORATIS
2.5 tons of river bed gravel, and only the half wheel barrel left!
Thanks for ratings ! It was very challenging the rainy weather and time I have to move my pets in their home.

Prefab vs. Hand-Built Coops.

Kuntry Klucker
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There is a lot to be said for using prefab coops - as long as your area is relatively predator free and you are willing to do some preventive maintenance. This article outlines many positives for using prefab coops and runs - and is a must-read if you want yours to last!
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My flock

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What a pretty flock ... but the "chicken" in that third pic looks like an imposter! You'd better check its' ID!
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This sounds like a nice set-up, but the text and pictures don't fill in many details. Some more pics - inside and out - would really help. The mix-up with the upper and lower case fonts (it looks like they're backwards) really makes this article difficult to read ... but there is enough here to make me want to know more. How about giving it a go? I'll bet we'll ALL be pleased with the results!

EDIT - PS ... I LOVE the nest boxes!

Keeping my wood brooder floor dry.

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This is just chock full of good ideas - from the heat lamp arm to the dust ... and the ducklings are gorgeous! Thanks for a nicely written article and the beautiful pics!
Trimurtisan
Trimurtisan
Thanks! If I'm not mistaken (which I may be) the waterer design is originally from @Magnolia Ducks and it works great!

Chicken Water nipples

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Simply explained and nicely illustrated!
cluckmecoop7
cluckmecoop7
Thank you very much!

The Essential Beginners Guide to Backyard Chickens.

Kuntry Klucker
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This is well thought out and an easy read - both essential to sorting out beginner questions. And it doesn't hurt that the pictures are beautiful! Nicely done!

A duckling's near drowning and the issues that followed...

Beccazon
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I, too, learned this lesson the hard way. Who could have guessed (certainly not the kid that I was!) that a duck could drown? Thank you for this well-thought-out and very nicely written warning.
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Seems absurd on the surface! But then it is DUH! after the fact. Crazy

Bee's key points to successful and safe free ranging.

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This is a great intro to free-ranging - lots of good ideas with some personal experiences thrown in, to boot. Nicely Done!
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A Grade Eh Canadian Woods Coop

MiaS
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Well thought out, well written and extremely informative. THIS is the way to build ... both a coop and an article. Nicely done!
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MiaS
MiaS
Thanks very much. My passion in life is to create so both projects and writing fill that need :) Glad you enjoyed my article.

Space-Saving Feeder

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This looks pretty good. I'm curious as to how moisture/water resistant it turned out, especially in rainy weather.
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I hadn't considered it but I live in Southern California. The run is covered so it doesn't get direct rainfall. Sprinklers & splash may be an issue, though minor.

Ladder - Build Up

BlueEarChicken
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No real "how-to" instructions, but that's perfectly fine. The pictures are so clear that they really aren't needed - especially since dimensions don't need to be perfect. Nicely done!

DIY Storage Tote Quail/Chick Brooder

mdees88
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This is a really nice brooder. The parts list is great. Could you possibly add some "how-to" info and pics showing how you cut and spliced the wiring? That would be extremely helpful.
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