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    This is my first Coop. I got all or most of my ideas from BYC. My plan was for a coop that could hold 6 chickens with a run attached. We are moving in a few months but I couldnt wait any longer to get some chicks. The chicks grew a lot faster than I expected so I was a little rushed but I think...
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    Looks like an eagle?

    I recently went to a chicken farm to get some chicks and the guy there was showing me all his favorite birds. He had one that he like because he said they looked like eagles in the face. I agreed they did. Does any one know what breed this was?
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    Changing Feed - Grit Requirements?

    I think you feed the starter until they start laying then switch to the layer feed. Im still learning about grit so I dont know if they need grit with the layer feed. I know they dont need it with the starter though.
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    What is he?

    The hens seem friendly yet skidish but he is such a jerk I was thinking I shouldnt let these hatch any. I was considering next year trying a different breed.
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    Barred Rock Pullets. . .

    here ya go
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    What is he?

    I bought 6 chicks from Southern States on March 25th. I was told when I got them they were RIR crossed with White Rock? I was suprised when my rooster turned out white. What breed do you think he is? Also can you confirm the Hens breed? By the way he is a jerk too. I do not like this bird!
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    My Coop and Temporary Run

    Quote: It is very shady There are 6 Large Oak trees in this small yard. I noticed a couple nights ago it was rainign during a storm and the run and coop werent even getting wet from all the tree cover. Kinda makes for a dusty run though.
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    My Coop and Temporary Run

    I will definatly use the 1/2" on my new run. I am not too worried about predators where I am now. I have the 6ft privacy fence around the whole yard as well as a chocolate and black lab in the yard. I think that will be good for now. They are locked in the coop at night.
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    My Coop and Temporary Run

    My wife and I got 6 chicks in March and they out grew the brooder a lot quicker than I though so I had to hurry up and design and build a coop. I used this sight as well as others to get ideas. Once I got them in the coop I soon realized they needed even more room so I through together a run. We...
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    What is he?

    I bought 6 chicks from Southern States on March 25th. I was told when I got them they were RIR crossed with White Rock? I was suprised when my rooster turned out white. What breed do you think he is? Also can you confirm the Hens breed? By the way he is a jerk too. I do not like this bird!
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