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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    Nobody has mentioned lighting for warmth. I am in northern Michigan and have been turning on the light at night in fear of the cold temperatures. I noticed that the girls get a bit restless and I am wondering if they are better off without it. They are protected from wind but it can get pretty...
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    Adding new chickens

    Do you think that that will ever start going in on their own? Because I have such a large area for them I am concerned that they will never interact and continue to avoid the newcomers causing problems during bad weather (and at night). If I continue to force them together will they catch on or...
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    Adding new chickens

    I recently lost a chicken that was at the top of the pecking order so I thought it would be a good time to add more to my flock. I have 4 original hens and added 4. One of the new ones seems to be the most dominant but while they haven't fought at all (they have lots of room to avoid each other)...
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