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    My ladies are finally laying!

    My Plymouth Rocks and Silver Wayndotte are finally laying. Now my question is can I eat these first couple of eggs or should I wait for the "second" round of eggs to start eating them. This first egg is small, but I've read they will get bigger. Is that true? Thanks
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    Really wet chickens

    Thanks, I feel a lot better!
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    Advice for my new coop please

    Thanks for the help. It is a particle board. And I just bought some paint and sealer. As soon as it dries out I'll cover it and replace what I can when I can. Thanks again
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    Really wet chickens

    Last night I went out to check on my 3, 7 week old chickens to make sure they had gone up in thier coop because it sarted raining pretty heavy just before sun down, I found them huddled together in a corner of the run soaking wet. I dont know why they chose to stay outside instead of going in...
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    Advice for my new coop please

    OK, I need some advice. Im two weeks into my first ever chicken adventure and I feel bad because I built my coop on a VERY TIGHT budget. I have a small (3.5'X4') coop and I used a cheaper plywood to build it. We have had ALOT of rain in Louisville, KY over the past two weeks and last night I...
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    Getting chickens to go outside the coop

    Hopefully I have the same luck. We had heavy rains last night and I found them huddled together in a corner out in the run!! I had the quickly gather them up and place them in the coop. I hope they figure it out soon
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    Getting chickens to go outside the coop

    Thanks for the tips, I will try that!
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    PLEASE HELP! Need ideas for Very small coop feeders and waterers!

    I used a PVC feeder in my coop, it measures 3 1/2' X 4'. I used 2 feet of 4" PVC and put a Wye on the bottom. then I just filled the bottom of the wye up with sand until it reached the wye part where the food would be coming out. It doesnt take up much space at all and the chickens can easily...
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    Getting chickens to go outside the coop

    Im actually having the oposite problem. I am new to raising chickens as well, but when I open up their coop, after an hour or so they will venture out but they dont seem to want to go back in. Ive seen them use the ramp up and down so I know they can, but I thought they would typically want to...
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    When can you start giving your chickens "Treats"?

    I just got my new chicks. They are 5 weeks old. 2 Barred Rocks and 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte!! They are great. This is our first ever chicken adventure and I'm not sure when it is ok to start giving them other things to eat besides feed. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Pop Door Ideas

    Thanks for the ideas elmo. I guess its a good thing I dont have it built yet. I will definitely take all of those tips into account. Thanks again. I appreciate it.
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    Looking for Roof Suggestions

    Have you considered corrugated roofing? I'm planning on putting that on my roof, with a gutter and down spout to a water barrel? Just an idea
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    Pop Door Ideas

    This is my first post! I just joined the forum today. My wife and I are getting our first chickens in about two weeks and in the meantime I am building the coop and run. The coop will be 3'WX4'LX3.5'H. It will be raised 2.5' off the ground with a part of the run under it. I want the pop...
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