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    For those using nipple watering systems..

    Ahh... I used the recommended 11/32 drill bit in a drill press to make sure of a clean drill... I am using 1" pipe.. hope that is not to small..
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    For those using nipple watering systems..

    Ok, I broke down and bought some of these... I am going to have the supply tank outside the coop and the nipples inside the coop for 24 hour access. My question is have you had leaks and if you did was there a fix? I don't want a wet coop floor and if this is an issue I will put the...
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    Chickens in the rafters... Deer netting or poultry netting?

    Quote: The big problem is the poop gets EVERYWHERE.. I need them to use their roosts and the poo board..
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    Chickens in the rafters... Deer netting or poultry netting?

    Chickens in the rafters... Deer netting or plastic poultry netting? The hens are about 8 weeks old now and I went out lastnight to lock them up... LOL and i didn't see any hens around.. OMG! They were all up in the rafters.. They didn't make a sound so it took a while to find them... Anyway...
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    Can I put my five (5) two year old hens in with my....

    thanks all... I suppose I will wait...
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    Can I put my five (5) two year old hens in with my....

    Yes... maybe too young. But.. ok .. what if I introduce..... say.... one or two old hens to the new flock a day?
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    Can I put my five (5) two year old hens in with my....

    I have 5 hens that are about two year old they are currently in another small pen.. I built a new coop this spring and put my new hens in there. They are a little over 8 weeks old. Do you think it would be ok to add the older hens to the new flock.. Pros: - The new flock out numbers the...
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    Coon attack 6 week old missing half of toe..

    Thanks everyone.. She seems to already be doing better. She is eating and drinking and other chicken things.. Thanks!
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    Coon attack 6 week old missing half of toe..

    Coon attack 6 week old missing half of toe.. All the coon was able to do is nip off about half of the middle toe.. She can still get around but doesn't move much.. Do you think she will live and is there anything I can be doing to up her chances of survival? Thanks everyone...
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    construction of my pen/coop, suggestions welcomed

    tri-5-ron... Where did you get the plastic tubs for the nests? Should be easy cleaning!
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    chickens and guineas in the same brooder..

    What about the feeding situation? Do guineas eat the same as the baby chicks?
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    chickens and guineas in the same brooder..

    I am sure this questions has been asked but i could not find an answer.. Can i raise chickens and guineas (of the same age) in the same brooder or will there be a feeding issue? Thanks all!
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    Old hens, new pullets, and new coop...

    Ok.. so most important is to keep them seperated.. but able to see each other.
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    Old hens, new pullets, and new coop...

    Ok.. I love this site.. I read WAY more than I post but I learn more that way. I have a question.. I currently have 2 RIR, 2 BO and a BR that live in an older 5x5 coop.. This year I am building a new 10x10 coop with all the fixins.. (pics to later) Chickens freerange on 12+ acres.. I also...
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    2 Coops 8 hens and wanting a rooster but a question....

    Thanks for the advice all! I may just hold off on the Roo... maybe spring...
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