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    Comment by 'cowboyMarine' in article 'Building a Chicken Coop? Do's, Don'ts and Things to Consider.'

    The only recommendation I would add; if you can raise your coop off the ground. Underneath coops are a rodents city. My coop for instance was put on concrete anchors, it keeps the mice away and allows shade for the chickens. Around their house is a fence and bird netting covers the entire area...
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    Sick lethargic hen! Help please!

    I had a Buff Orpington just over a year old die in my arms today. She was lethargic for the last three days. I had to clean her bottom because she had a lot of poop on it. She was so friendly! I had her for eggs only, not meat. I did bury her since I have no idea why she died. I cleaned out the...
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