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    Using A Tarp To Lower Ground Temperature

    I found a shade cloth with a water mister (online purchase for $20) dropped the temp by 40+ degrees too - and the chickens like the cool damp ground and the water too- like a chicken spa 😁
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    What's the temperature where you are???

    Ok I know it’s not today’s temp (but not much different tbh!) however, when I got in my truck yesterday the dash said this: I’m in Raleigh, NC
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    Ended Guess When BYC Will Hit 28 Million Messages!

    7/26/2025 5pm
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    misting system

    Yes I have this exact mister and I let it spray over my shade cloth which is 10’x12’ - I see my chickens under that shade all day long so it must be 15degrees cooler or more. The hose runs 100’ from my supply but even so it mists nice and cool. The only drawback is any small dirt or dust...
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    Ended BYC Poultry Caption Contest 07-04-25 Pic by Gill-b

    Hmmm…Play piano, look angry or poop…? Yeah all 3 @ once…😏
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    This chicken is not dead

    We are also new custodians of a flock of 5 and see the dust bath need! We’re also going to create our bath(same ingredients minus the herbs) this weekend. I keep my coop and run mobile- so everything gets moved very quickly each night within just a few minutes after the chickens are roosting...
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    Coop flooring and bedding material.

    I think sand is great unless it gets wet, but it will freeze hard in sub zero temperatures so that’s regional dependent. I use aspen shavings and they work great- stink free. Nesting boxes have hemp Hurd which is pricey but very easy to clean- think cat litter scoop😉
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    What did you do with your flock today?

    I have 6 cameras with 2way audio, (4 of those are also motion sensing solar powered floodlights) and the base station - all EUFY brand and excellent pictures and sound- cost was $265, no annual charges and recordings can be watched in the app by phone/remotely. I even have the solar floodlight...
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    Ended Guess When BYC Will Reach 520,000 Members!

    5/23/25 9pm
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