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    Chickens not laying... (Stressed?)

    OK i haven't found any evidence of a egg eater but then again Ive never had one. when you do have one do they usually eat just one egg or will they eat several in a day?
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    Chickens not laying... (Stressed?)

    About four weeks ago i moved the chickens to a new bigger run. from 8 hens i was getting 4-7 eggs a day which is normal. since i moved them a few things have happened. I made a new set of nesting boxes, we have added 4 new hens and 2 weeks ago a hawk attacked and killed a hen in the run. its...
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    String over run?

    I was not planing on using clear fishing line either. I was thinking of using either marine grade line or the yellow construction line from home depot. was just wondering how well it held up over time and if it even stops raptors from entering.?
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    String over run?

    the pallets are a great idea!! i have unlimited supply of them here at work! great idea! if possible can you take a few pics of your run and set up? i do have a big oak tree that has branches that extend over the run that also provide shelter but they only cover the end part.
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    String over run?

    Has anyone had any success just running string over there run to keep out hawks? i have a large run and the cost to cover it with wire or fence is more than i can afford at this time. i am thinking of running and crossing string over the 100'x70' run?
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