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    Chicken poop & winter

    I have noticed their water lasting a bit longer so I think they are drinking less. I give them grass clippings because they've long since killed the grass in their run, and of course they love to scratch and eat it. Also have a lot of red clay and the rain turns their run into a muddy mess so...
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    To worm or not to worm that is the question.

    Food grades diatemaceous earth is supposed to be a effective and organic dewormed for animals. Its very effective for external bugs like fleas, mites and ticks.
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    Ventilated but Free of Drafts

    I went with sliding windows. I can control how much ventilation there is - more when warm, less when cold. I have chicken wire on the inside so when the window doors are completely closed I can put insulation board in between the wire and window for cold weather. My coop is insulted with thick...
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    Chicken poop & winter

    Spartan, Yes, they have plenty of scratch, a block they can pick at all day, a feeder & water in coop and run. I'm also giving them lots of grass clippings for the ground in the run.
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    Preparing Your Flock & Coop for WINTER

    I used two thick branches for roosts.
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    Chicken poop & winter

    Hello everyone. First time posting here. Was wondering, I've noticed him the past few days with the drop in temperature that the chickens are leaving less poop behind... Was wondering if this is common during the winter. Maybe they're utilizing food more to stay warm? Meaning less waste...
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