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    Cockerel or pullet? Easter egger

    Thanks so much I sure hope so!! I will try to take a better picture later but the mosquitoes are terrible!!
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    Cockerel or pullet? Easter egger

    Please help me figure out if my prettiest Easter egger is a cockerel or pullet... I was just out with them and “Clover” who’s comb is barely there was starting to look pretty red, but then I took some pictures and It didn’t look as red. He/she is about 9-10 wks I think. Thanks for any help!
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    Need advice for coop floor

    I definitely don’t wet the coop, we’ve had huge amounts of rainfall the past 2 weeks and some has gotten in through the cracks in the door and tray. I did shove some shims under the tray on both sides and that has helped some. I took that photo before we cut some ventilation in there, but maybe...
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    Need advice for coop floor

    Yeah I was worried about winter and cold metal. Thanks for the idea, I will try scooping the poop daily. That area just isn’t deep enough for a thicker layer of shavings. I so wish I could do the deep litter method!
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    Need advice for coop floor

    I have 4, it’s just that the tray isn’t very deep. I will probably stick with the pine shavings since they are affordable. I just don’t know a good way to clean it without dumping it all and adding new shavings and I feel like I’m wasting a lot.
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    Need advice for coop floor

    This is my first chicken coop/chicks and I need some advice about what to put in the small coop we have. I live in SW Michigan and we’ve gotten hammered with rain lately, also trying to think ahead to winter.. what should I put on the floor of this coop? The metal tray slides out to clean and...
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    Easter egger.. or something else?

    Thanks for the info!
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    Easter egger.. or something else?

    So cute! Thanks
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    Easter egger.. or something else?

    Can anyone help me identify what breed these chicks are? They are about 6 weeks old I think, got them from Tractor Supply and they were supposed to be Easter eggers, but the guy was saying americana (their spelling on the sign) and Easter eggers are the same thing and they were all together...
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    Help me predator proof my coop

    I like that idea, thanks!
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    Help me predator proof my coop

    I’ll definitely use a carabiner on nest box door, but I think the other doors will need better locks. I’ve tried being nice with the raccoon, he’s been scared off with a bb shot a couple times as I didn’t want to injure it but I won’t be so nice if it messes with my chickens!
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    Help me predator proof my coop

    Thanks so much for your advice! I’m located in SW Michigan. I’m really hoping lumber costs go down also 😩. I really like the deep bedding idea, I will probably try that (sort of doing it now in their brooder area). I don’t know if we will want to do the electric fence option as our young kids...
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    Help me predator proof my coop

    Hi I’m a first time chicken owner, have 4 two week old Easter eggers and love them already so much! We got a coop from tractor supply, I know it’s probably too small and I’m sure we will be building something else on our own in the near future.. but for now can you guys look at the photos and...
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