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    Upgrading my coop... Is this the time to add??

    Hello everyone and thanks in advance for all opinions... I currently have 5 hens (all about a year old) and will be moving them to a different location on my property, and into much bigger coop, this spring. Is this the time to add to my flock or is it best to wait until everyone is...
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    Light in the coop?

    I'd love to hear some advice on this as well....
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    First time with silkie chicks

    I feel your pain! I'm also a first time silkie owner and i can't believe how much smaller mine is at 5 weeks in comparison to my other chicks! The others are almost fully feathered and about ready to be in the coop full time. I'm almost wondering if i should get a few more chicks for the brooder...
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    omg I added more chickens! what was I thinking?!?!

    I'm also glad I found this thread! Thank you all for sharing such great ideas... really helpful!
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    Preferred Coop Wiring

    Hello all, I'm new to Chickens and the PNW. I'll be building a coop soon and wondered if there was a preferred material for the "skin" of the coop up here... should i use regular chicken wire? something tougher? Any advice is appreciated.
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    Silkie Chick Constipated

    Hello all, hoping someone can point me in the right direction... we are new chick parents (for 7 days now) and have 1 chick out of our 6 that is struggling with constipation. At first I wasn't sure if she had pasty butt or if things just stuck to her because of her fluff... i've done the warm...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Hey guys, this is our first attempt with a MHP and i had a quick question... has anyone tried building the bottom "frame" out of thinner PVC? just wondering if that would be a sufficient option. thanks!
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