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    Pink Coop...

    Sometimes I wonder how I can love my wife and 2 young girls so much. How many other guys do you know that have painted their chicken coops bubble gum pink before? I know I'm gonna catch a lot of flack for it, but oh well! Hopefully the chickens enjoy it as much as my girls do!!
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    Post your Pop Door (and lock) pics

    I wonder, has anyone tried using a drawbridge style pop door? I live in Michigan and would want my door to be weather proof. I'm thinking of having it hinged at the bottom with some form or bulb seal or thick foam tape around the opening. The cable would run from the top of the door, into the...
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    First chickens!

    This is my brooder box. Read a lot about using a plastic tote, but was worried about the heat on the plastic, but its actually not really that hot. These girls lasted about 15 minutes before they were eating and drinking. Hopefully that means I made them a comfortable and happy home! They sure...
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    First chickens!

    We finally decided to get some chickens. After much research, we decided to go with ISA Browns, Buff Orpingtons, and Auracaunas. I'm hoping the temperment of these girls will stay as sweet as they are at 5 days old! This picture is of my oldest daughter, Emma, with her favorite that she named...
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