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    sand in coop floor

    am VERY new to raising hen in hot AZ desert. Intrigued by cleanliness and cost of sand vs traditional bedding in coop and run. BUT does sand get too hot in summertime with contant triple digit temps , retain heat, cook coop from within? And is it useable for compost additive since we already...
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    Newbie with bully hen question

    Thank you all for your tips to deal with Bully Hen. Very troublesome. Are there notably passive breeds be less inclined to peck others? Breeds bred for HOT summers, as well? (I dont enjoy the tension in the coop.)
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    Newbie with bully hen question

    Am just starting The Adventure ! Twas something I always wanted but situation was askew...but not NOW! :-) ! In low (HOT!) Arizona desert, thinking of planting fig trees to shade coop in summer (drops leaves in cooler late fall-winter- early spring for sun warmth). will need artificial shade...
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