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  1. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    The person who designed it wanted to let the wast fall out to be easier to take care of. It is beginning to sound like it isn't going to make things easier.
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    Our new coop (bragging a bit)

    All valid concerns. We are getting together tomorrow night to discuss things, and these will be brought up.
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    Our new coop (bragging a bit)

    The purpose of the wire area is to allow cleanup under the roosts to be easier. There are large metal pans under the mesh to be taken out and cleaned. There is a lot of roost space, and the food/waterer/chicken entry area has some standing area not wired for them to stand on. They will also...
  4. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    This is a good idea, except doing so would interfere with the bigger door that is there to allow access to feeder and waterer. We will probably make the wider walkway. There is a fenced yard that the coop is in. We will be increasing the height of the fence before they get too much bigger...
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    Our new coop (bragging a bit)

    On the narrow side, there is a door within a door, for the chickens to leave and enter.We are going to lean a 2*4 that has been scored similar to the "ladder" inside, so the chickens can get in and out. It will be taken down after they have bedded down at night, and they will be sealed inside. I...
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    white chick, black markings, from white egg layer bin

    Pretty babies, for sure. I just hope she is unusually calm for her breed.
  7. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    They did buy one get one? I think I like your Coastal better than mine. They raised the price of the Americaunas when they got bigger.
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    white chick, black markings, from white egg layer bin

    I sent a picture to Murray McMurray hatchery, and they said it would be an Ancona. So now, the gentling process begins in earnest.
  9. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    On the narrow side, there is a door within a door, for the chickens to leave and enter.We are going to lean a 2*4 that has been scored similar to the "ladder" inside, so the chickens can get in and out. It will be taken down after they have bedded down at night, and they will be sealed inside. I...
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    Comment by 'BearDrummer' in article 'Apple Cider Vinegar and Garlic: Two of the best and natural ways to keep your flock healthy'

    Well written article. I will point out one thing, however. People who use garlic for their chickens are highly likely to use lots of garlic in their own kitchens. When cooking my eggs, I tend to add a bit of garlic, just for flavor. I don't really taste lightly used garlic as garlic...
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    Our new coop (bragging a bit)

    We finally finished our coop. Not bad at all for some 2*4s and demolished shed scraps... Please excuse the mess. I was excited and took pictures before cleanup. A few pictures of the process (some with chicks) are located here...
  12. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    The coop is DONE!!! I Think it turned out very nice, especially when considering it is made from 2*4s and demolished shed parts. I took a few pictures of the building process and the final result (some with the chicks in the pics), http://imgur.com/a/ZaHpC#0 Here is the final result...
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    white chick, black markings, from white egg layer bin

    That's our best guess as well. If so, I hope she is unusually calm for her breed.
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    white chick, black markings, from white egg layer bin

    We purchased Gryffindor (chick pictured below) from Coastal Farm Supply. She was in the "assorted white egg layers" bin. Does anyone care to guess what breed she is? Her wing and tail feathers seem to be coming in mostly white, with a few black wingfeathers mixed in.
  15. BearDrummer

    Oregon

    Yes, my daughter is very clever... and a bit cruel... "Omelette" was her idea, too.
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