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    feeding Chickens Black pepper

    I saw a link to this thread on pinterest… I am wondering if coffee grounds will have an effect that is similar to the pepper results? I read way back into 2011 and I am thinking the pepper and/or coffee stimulates their metabolism, thereby increasing water intake as well, which is always good...
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Rebecunas Big Chicken Tractor'

    When he mentioned tangents I got a little wiggly-eyed :)" Oh, now THAT is funny! I would be the same way!
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Diy Budget Coop'

    public service announcement... LOL!
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    Fodder seed recommendations?

    Yes, thanks for sharing. I love photos- always helps me remember what I read/where I read it.
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    Feed Recipe - Not Sure How Much Of What...

    Thanks for the info, Chris.
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Coop De Ville Hennesses Chicken Coop Tractor'

    Thanks for describing this coop in detail, and sharing what you would have done differently. One point that seems like a great space-saver is that your roof is tall enough to have a roost up pretty high in there. Thanks so much for posting!
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    Fodder seed recommendations?

    Yes! Pictures please! Esp of the bins! :)
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    can you make your own feed?

    Chicks on DL-- I see you must be a city-dweller... how do you crack your own grain? We are on a farm (brand-new to chickens, tho!) so my husband has a big grinder run by a tractor... but I am wondering about having something small for here at the house. (we have 5 chicks and a duckling right now)
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    Feed Recipe - Not Sure How Much Of What...

    Wow, this thread is SUPER helpful! Thanks so much for having this "conversation"! (I am new to BYC, boy am I glad I found this site!) We raise corn, beans and beef cattle in Iowa, planning to use our own corn for sure... Can you tell me why the soybeans need to be "roasted"? And really, what...
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Barred Rock Cafe'

    I like the "shutters as vents" idea. Do you find that they flop open in high wind? Maybe you don't have much wind with a fenced backyard....
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Chicken Tractor The Third'

    oHHHHH. you TOTALLY crack me up! Love your descriptions!
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Building A 4 Season Tractor Rossetti Tractor'

    Oops! I read thru the discussion (below) and I see you did add wheels. Unfortunately, the last few pics say "unavailable" (flickr) so I can't get a look at that lever system you have for making sure your wife can move it easily. Any chance you can re-post them? Thanks...
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Building A 4 Season Tractor Rossetti Tractor'

    Wow, great work. I am planning to use your plans for my own tractor! Living in Iowa, we get super-cold winters as well. How did the watering system fare during the worst of your weather? How many hens does this house? Also- Did you wind up putting wheels on this? If so, where? Is it overly...
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Stealth Coop'

    How many chickens will this house? I am brand new to chicks.... Also- can just one person move it around? or do you just leave it in place? We have a large lawn and I would like to take advantage of "practically-free-range-but-safe-from-the-dog" :)
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    Comment by 'Cyndi in Iowa' in article 'Urban Coop Ii'

    This is pretty much brilliant. I am headed off to find Urban Coop I so i can compare! The "dualies" comment cracked me up :)
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