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    How much to build this?

    Great layout of costs!
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    Chicken in the road

    Butcher and eat with tasty seasonings.
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    Cold weather: free range or keep cooped?

    If they are cold, they will go back in the coop. Let them decide.
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    -40 wind chill forecasted for Friday

    Turn the playpen upside down. Worked for me.
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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    Here in S. E. Idaho, my coop is insulated but well ventilates. We've had some 13 degree nights, but no problems. I use shavings because they are easier to clean up. No heater, just chicken heat!
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    Which is which?

    I'll get my wife to look. These old eyes don't see so good anymore. I only have the one coop, so no place to separate them. Thank you.
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    Which is which?

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    Which is which?

    Greetings great people. I have a dilemma and need some help. I have some chickens that are 9 months old, laying well, and 7 that are almost 3 years old. The problem is, I can't tell them apart as thy are all Gold sex-links. I need to cull the older ones so I can save on feed. They need to go to...
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    2026 Chick Thread!

    For 3 years now we have gone with gold sex links, as they are quiet, are prolific layers and don't cause much in the way of problems. We got ours here in April, (I'm in Eastern Idaho). But,,,, after two years, their laying is cut down to about 20% of normal. I have 23 of them and 7 are 2 years...
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    Need a new, improved run. Pics please!

    Just a little advice. Please DO have a decent slant, especially if you are in snow country. It will save you from a few problems, like snow loading causing major sag in you not heavy enough roof. Please don't ask me how I know this! :eek:
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    How much space do 13 chickens need

    I have an 8 ft x 24 ft run for 23 chickens. Seems to be just fine. 16 x 16 is good, since you are doing a little free ranging.
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    Two questions about 1/2" hardware cloth

    I've always just used wire. I use different wiring methods for different wire connections. Cheapest way.
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    Heat source. Too many opinions. Gotta quit FB.

    That's a nice coop. Here in Idaho, I just have an enclosed, insulated coop. No heat. I do heat the water to keep it from freezing. Never had a problem with freezing chickens. (Knock on wood). We get our chicks in April and by the time they are fully feathered they just naturally acclimate as the...
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    What veggies do chickens like?

    Free range means they are eating the good bugs, mice and anything else that is natural in their make up. Why eat veggies when you can eat protein/meat?
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    Eggs what do you do if they are dirty and how dirty is acceptable? Maybe you could show me your eggs you collect?

    If you can't wipe off the dirt, just wash them and put them in the refrigerator.
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