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    Shed to modify for a hen house

    I used an extra large wooden dog house and added panels to extend walls, built a roof using plastic roof panels and lifted the roof up a foot to create extra ventilation, and built an external nesting box. The build has held up well for over a year. I built it bc I felt all the prefabs were too...
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    Auto doors.

    Amazon link I have two of these. I’ve charged it twice in over the year that I’ve had it. Basically bc of my errors with not having it in a good spot (added a canopy over panel are and forgot to move it, second I had closed the door for cleaning and forgot to place the solar panel side back up)...
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    Auto doors.

    This is the controller/solar charger that came with the unit. Above the red and green buttons, there’s a connection where you can charge it with a usb cable. I charge the unit indoors first, and it has kept up with the outside solar after. Only time I’ve had to battery top off is if the panel is...
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    Auto doors.

    I didn’t have very good luck with a cheap battery powered door, or with daylight sensors since the door was in the shade. What has worked is buying extensions for the solar panel so I could move it around the yard when needed. And the controller is either sunlight or timer. I use the timer...
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    Misters Advice- Inside Run or Outside Tarp Roof

    Located in GA so lots of heat and tons of humidity. Broke down and bought some misters since it has been 90+ for over a month. I currently have the misters inside the run with a cycle of 5 sec spray at the top of every hour beginning at 11am. Was wondering if to maximize cooling, I should move...
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    Hello, I need your help.

    Sending warm thoughts your way. I hope you find wonderful home(s) for your flock.
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    Knocking water cup so it will overflow

    I have one smart girl, who is teaching my other girls, that if she knocks the watercup (or pipe) with her beak, then the cup will overflow, and water will drip off the cup bottom. This is how she prefers to drink- from the bottom drips. Is she simply bored, or could there be a legitimate...
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    My experience with Tractor Supply chicks

    I know this is an old thread but it just popped up in my feed. Good golly do I love your enthusiasm!!
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    Best auto door?

    I have two of these (there’s several different “brands” and think I paid around $70 for second one). I tried a battery operated sunlight sensor door and since I have a lot off tree coverage, it wasn’t reliable. Plus, the door opens onto a ramp leading directly into the covered run, and there’s...
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    YO GEORGIANS! :)

    Sounds like I should forego the bales, and play-by-ear with the heat plate. One 9-month-old started molting about a month ago. Tried to tell her it wasn't a good time. smh :) Luckily, it has been a very mild neck and head molt. Poor thing is still bullied off the roosting bar at night but seems...
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    YO GEORGIANS! :)

    Gwinnett County here. Anyone doing extra efforts to combat our freeze this week? Thinking of adding some hay bales around the outside of the coop. And ordered a couple heat plates jic.
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    7 mo old CQ; Lethargic; Poopy butt; Wiped with warm cloth; Expelled clear jelly-type substance

    Updating again in case someone is looking for answers in the future: According to a similar pic posted on reddit, looks like the morning poop could be a " It's a poopless poop. Only urates in that poop. It can be a sign that someone is not feeling well, either that or someone forgot to eat...
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    7 mo old CQ; Lethargic; Poopy butt; Wiped with warm cloth; Expelled clear jelly-type substance

    Ty for your reply! Had my first experience, just now, giving them oral medication and it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.
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    7 mo old CQ; Lethargic; Poopy butt; Wiped with warm cloth; Expelled clear jelly-type substance

    Update in case anyone looks for further information: Sorry, there was no conclusive diagnosis. Separated her from flock and there were a few loose stools overnight. She perked up by morning: scratching in the cage and back to her peeping self. Her appetite and water intake in the morning was...
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    7 mo old CQ; Lethargic; Poopy butt; Wiped with warm cloth; Expelled clear jelly-type substance

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 7 month old Cinnamon Queen; Top of pecking order; 4-5 lbs normal weight 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Lethargic; Most vocal bird is now quiet; Sitting/standing on ground only (no...
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