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    Comment by 'druss1' in article 'How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer'

    (from article) Another option is to put a fan in the coop. However, it must be a fan that is suitable for outdoor use and most of the time you also need to run an extension cord out to the coop. Also be aware that this can be a fire hazard. A fan can be a very effective way to create airflow...
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    Comment by 'druss1' in article 'How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer'

    Fans were mentioned...even placing a bowl of ice water in front of them for cooler air.
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    A dog killed my chickens

    My husband ran the dog off and didn't think to get pictures. He caught it in the very act, but his instinct was to get rid of the dog. I don't know who the dog belongs to...he just roams around the community. We live in the country where that's common. He had better not come back around...
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    A dog killed my chickens

    Thank you all for your input. I will definitely be more protective going forward. I was way overprotective in the beginning, but once I saw how much they loved free ranging, I got slack. I would try to be outside with them as much as possible, but this time, we were inside when the attack...
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    A dog killed my chickens

    Yesterday a big dog killed 6 of my 10 chickens. Five of them were laying all over the yard ( I have yet to account for the 6th one, but it might have been totally consumed). Three of the dead ones looked totally unharmed. I'm wondering if they died from a heart attack, and why does a dog just...
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