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    Door Closed Indication

    The high tech option is to use a door alarm contact switch with an LED christmas light. The idea is to have the timer cycle on to run the door and stay on for an hour or so so that we could look out the window and see the light on. With the reflective tape, its necessary to use a flashlight to...
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    Door Closed Indication

    No help, but just incase someone else wants inspiration. Low tech is best. I have decided to put some reflective tape at the top of the door that will only be evident when the door is closed.
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    Door Closed Indication

    Our coop has an automatic door for the winter and I am thinking about putting another one in the run so that they can go out and free range every day. I would like to rig up some sort of confirmation light so that we can look out in the dark and know that the door has closed. Any ideas , or has...
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    Neighbor Has A New Dog. Our Chickens Attacked Twice in Three Days

    Thanks IceAngel. Folly's Place advice was inspiring. The idea of an electric fence sounds really great, Much cheaper and less obtrusive. I admit it's a bit passive aggressive, but that's ok with me. We have coyotes too and an electric fence will help there too. Only downside is that I hope it...
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    Neighbor Has A New Dog. Our Chickens Attacked Twice in Three Days

    I talked to animal control today and they emailed me the relevant bylaws. There is a leash law and, even with the invisible fence, the dog must be supervised. Nuisance barking (we get that too) is also mentioned. There are also provisions for lost livestock. I think it's a little different from...
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    Neighbor Has A New Dog. Our Chickens Attacked Twice in Three Days

    Two attacks so far. The neighbor came over last night and explained that the leash broke. He was apologetic and said that he was going to have to put in an invisible fence for the dog. Realistically, our neighbor has been "going to do" allot of things and none has ever materialized. We weren't...
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    Neighbor Has A New Dog. Our Chickens Attacked Twice in Three Days

    I guess I'm looking for advice on how to handle this. We have had chickens for five years. Our neighbor used to have chickens, but no longer, now has a new dog. It's more or less a black lab however the dog is psycho and probably a puppy farm frankenstein. It barks incessantly when put out on a...
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    Stay off my porch!

    Well, I can see why they poop on your deck. LOL Better be careful. They'll gang up and chase you around the yard like geese. Someone, Please call the chicken police.
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    Stay off my porch!

    It's unbelievable. Ours poop on the deck too. No more treats near the deck.
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    So, We Were Having A Problem With Beetles Eating Up Our Baby Fruit Trees

    My wife, Nikki, flicked one off a leave and got the immediate attention of our flock. The beetles got gobbled up rapid fire and didn't have a chance. Beatles are the new treat !
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    Here They Come

    It's all good. I love seeing the expressions people have when they see the girls running in real time. They are somewhat stunned seeing a dozen large birds running towards them.
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    New Cape Cod Coop (Pic Heavy)

    The nesting box trays were an idea that really paid off. Some times it makes a mess when an egg breaks. Having the trays makes it much easier to clean up.
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    Here They Come

    More on our coop. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/525844/new-cape-cod-coop-pic-heavy
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    Anybody here in Gardner, MA?

    One of the constructive things our chickens do is to eat deer ticks and prevent lime disease.
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    Here They Come

    Thought you might like this video. The white one is an Easter Egger named Sam.
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