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    Keeping chickens cool in coop from heat

    I'll check that out! Thanks!
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    Hangin' with my peeps

    Hangin' with my peeps
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    Ideas on how to make a duck ramp for small pool?

    Yesterday I bought a small plastic kiddie pool for my four 2 week old Pekin ducklings to play in and wanted to let them try it today but have since learned ducks need a ramp to get in and out (can you tell I'm new at this? lol) SO..does anyone have an idea for a somewhat simple but suitable...
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    Keeping chickens cool in coop from heat

    Hi :) I'd like some advice on things I can do temporarily to keep my 9 chickens cool in their coop. I live in Virginia and it's already in the 90's. I will be getting them an outdoor pen within a month as soon as I get paid but for now, they are confined unfortunately. I have been freezing 2...
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    Need advice on proper coop size for 6-8 chickens

    yeah I did some research on their breed so no worries. I'll be getting more chickens soon. I did want meat birds as well as layers
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    Need advice on proper coop size for 6-8 chickens

    Thanks so much for all the advice! Since I posted this, I got my chicks. Six Cornish Rocks :) They will be a week old in 2 days and are growing like weeds.
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    Need advice on proper coop size for 6-8 chickens

    Thanks!
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    Need advice on proper coop size for 6-8 chickens

    I am getting baby chicks for the first time in a day or two and am planning on getting a coop for them by April. What size would comfortably house 6-8 hens? I will be buying dual purpose hens more than likely. Also, I want to raise them as organically as posible but cannot free-range them...
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    Hi! I'm new :)

    Thank you!
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    Hi! I'm new :)

    I happened to come across this site while researching info on raising chickens. I'm hoping to learn a lot since I will be getting my very first flock soon! I did grow up on a farm and we did have chickens but this will be MY first flock of my very own :) Can someone suggest a good breed that is...
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