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    Dead hen

    Sorry to hear that. The same thing happened to us this morning. My kids are heart broken :( I came on here to look for answers as well as I didn't see any evidence of illness beforehand and she's only 2.
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    Cleaning Routine Brooder and Beyond

    I added a small brick under my water and food but it's time to lift it higher. I think I'll try adding a2x4 too
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    Cleaning Routine Brooder and Beyond

    I'm using pine shavings and a few sheets of newspaper on the bottom. I change the water a few times a day as they looove to scratch and dig and kick up the shavings. I do a complete change out of the shavings/paper every 3 days. I probably could go longer but I like to keep it really clean.
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    Newbie.... whats the easiest coop to build?

    Whoa- that is nuts! That makes no sense whatsoever!
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    Avocados

    Hi- I'm new to this and my chicks are only 14 days old today...I'm planting some new fruit plants this week and I've read different things about avocados. Is it just the pits that are toxic to birds?
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    Has anybody been successful at keeping predators at bey?

    Thank you all-that's rather encouraging actually! So 1/2" it is! I've priced it at two places and that stuff is going to cost a bundle but it will be worth it! About the coop door...are predators the only reason to keep it closed nightly?
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    Has anybody been successful at keeping predators at bey?

    Aaaah I see!.
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    Has anybody been successful at keeping predators at bey?

    Thank you for the replies! That makes me feel better! As far as 1/4" v 1/2" mesh, i was thinking 1/4" would be better in regards to mice. Is that not so? I'm curious as to why the larger of the two is best. Thanks again!
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    Has anybody been successful at keeping predators at bey?

    I started building the coop/run this week and the more I read the more nervous I'm becoming! I live in a residential area with fenced in yards (6' high fences between neighbors) and the predators I am concerned w/ are hawks, possums and mice. I have never seen a raccoon here but the neighbors...
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    Question for those of you w/chicken tractors...

    Wow! Thanks for the awesome detailed replies! You've given me lots of food for thought! I'm checking this from my phone so I'm going to come back and re read and look at the images better on the laptop in a bit.
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    Picking out chicks - Can you tell personality?

    That sounds like a great method! I'll use it when I go to pick out mine :)
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    Question for those of you w/chicken tractors...

    Thanks for your input :) I could most definitely handle that !
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    Question for those of you w/chicken tractors...

    Why was it so heavy? I would think one that size would be easy to move....were the wheels small on it?
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    Question for those of you w/chicken tractors...

    Thanks! Yeah - I'm not a total stickler about the grass, but I'd like to reasonably maintain it. I totally could deal w/moving it frequently if I can manage to make one that is movable in terms of weight :/ I'm afraid that w/the size I'd like (big) I won't be able to construct one that I can...
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    Question for those of you w/chicken tractors...

    How frequently will I need to move the tractor in order to keep my grass alive? And will allowing them to free range cause it to die in places? I really am wondering......I plan to get 4 hens to start and haven't pinned down the size of the tractor as of yet...Any and all input is appreciated :)
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