Recent content by beckysuebeth
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Think it's too cold for your chickens? Think again...
I broke down and got the heat lamp, we have had a few nasty cold snaps (about -36 F average right now) and my four ladies ended up with frost bite! I picked one up and a timer the same day of the discovery. I was however wondering about cheap insulation ideas. I thought a sturdy house with a...- beckysuebeth
- Post #1,149
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Why do we love chickens so much?
They have fun personalities and they are always happy to see you! It doesn't hurt that they reward you every day!- beckysuebeth
- Post #34
- Forum: Pictures & Stories of My Flock
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Comment by 'beckysuebeth' in article 'The Egg Maker'
An inspiration to all! I wish I would have thought of using an old trailer before spending a bunch of time and money on building a new coop. It's crazy what we will do for our "girls".- beckysuebeth
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Think it's too cold for your chickens? Think again...
Two questions. First of all do I need to insulate the hen house? I have 4 Golden Sex Links and their hen house is about 4X8. (I am hoping to invest in more chickens this spring). The hen house is draft free and with a vent at the highest point of the ceiling, and with a new roof so no more...- beckysuebeth
- Post #928
- Forum: Managing Your Flock