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    My chicken watering solution

    I found that colloidial silver worked better than ACV, but if you go that way you'll want to get equipment to make your own. Good for humans too! We got ours here: http://silverpuppy.com/ I'm also a fan of Lugol's iodine mentioned above but I haven't compared that for water maintenance -- I...
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    My chicken watering solution

    The chickens will learn to use the nipples quickly. Here's an earlier post I did: I think the best bet is to take their water away when you put them to bed and then encourage them to explore the nipples with no other water available in the morning -- take away their normal water long enough for...
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    My chicken watering solution

    Yes, the silver works great. We still keep the tank mostly covered from the light though also.
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    Frozen Water

    In case anyone want to respond to me this post was mine (I'm Breakout) -- not sure how Chuk ended up with it. Moderator said it couldn't be changed.
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    Watering system help!

    Do they really need water in the coop/run? IF they are free ranging your yard during the day and can get near the house maybe you can do the following to avoid hauling water. We don't put any water in the coop. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/672358/my-chicken-watering-solution At night if...
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    Show off those Leghorns!!

    taking over the backyard the gang out for a drink appearing in local media patron saint on coop For those that may wish to renew their acquaintance with the wonderful Foghorn (based in part I believe on a real politician) this takes on a new level of meaning after living with chickens
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    Problems Getting Into Medium and Small Coop Designs

    Probably more to it but Administrator said that IE7 is a Model T compared to IE9 so you might want to upgrade. That said they seem to like Firefox
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    the floor of the coop

    Birdhouse -- Love your coop! Great fun! Is that the finished state? What did you use on the OSB? Do you have to worry about that soaking up moisture over time outside?
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    Step-to-Step Guide on How To Upload Pictures onto the BYC Forum:

    Thx G!
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    Why can't I edit my member page anymore?

    I tried a couple times to add a new coop page for a waterer but got the following message: There seems to be a problem! This wiki cannot be edited because it is locked! As an option, you can certainly go back and try something else. Still not helpful? Try one of the following article...
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    Step-to-Step Guide on How To Upload Pictures onto the BYC Forum:

    How does one post pictures on this page --https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-chicken-feeder-waterer-designs-pictures ? If you look at the bottom you'll see a lot of folks would like to post there but don't know how. Maybe aside from here it would be good to have instuctions on that...
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    Coop Evolution

    Thanks! A greenhouse like that might work better where you are. As we remember it was just over $100. for the kit and took a couple hours to put together. It didn't have vents at the top like you often see on glass greenhouses so here in Texas where it can be quite hot during the day and cold at...
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    Coop Evolution

    Thanks!
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    Coop Evolution

    Since this seems to be another area for coops I'd like to share the link to my post https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/coop-evolution
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    coop foundation?

    I've used piers on a couple projects and like them. My coop is the same size and for the way I was doing it I thought a 2X4 was adequate for the post. I blocked it into the pier as you see. The flat 2X4 on the left also has a 2X2 block under it to lock it into the pier channel.
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