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    Can I skip plywood under metal roof?

    Please note that DobieLover said that "metal is a thermal conductor". In other words, it retains the heat. Therefore, even corrugated roofing is affected. Part of my house has corrugated roofing and that section always feels like a furnase during the Summer months so imagine what it does for...
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    Can I skip plywood under metal roof?

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    Hardware cloth on bottom of run…?

    According to my research, you dig down to 6". Then, place the hardware cloth on the base. How to attach it to the sides? My guess is using strong pliers bend the edge of the hardware mesh 1st at the 7" mark so you attach it to the hardware cloth wall (if that's what you've got) with say, plastic...
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    Issues with one my young chicks

    Hmm. That does sound like a cold but does depend how often she does that, I suppose. Sun always helps. 🙂 It sounds like you're doing something right! Good luck. Update us when you can! 🙂
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    What breed do y’all think these lovely ladies are?

    Fingers crossed but, that's good. Good luck!
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    Neighbour complaing about the 'thud' noise of my treadle feeder. I'm thinking of ...

    Don't be sorry! You were right! French! (Me: a little confused) ..... er ..... you're talking about English and French! Funnee! Had me going for a minute there! 😆🤪
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    Issues with one my young chicks

    Actually, Silkies prefer the warm weather to the cold weather. Also, when wet, they can't lift their fluffy feathers away from their body to dry so it takes them a long time to do so. Though, like other chickens, if the weather gets too hot, it will affect them so you just have to keep an eye on...
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    Issues with one my young chicks

    Hi, Feathering Farm! (Btw, I've had 6 years experience with chickens) I installed a fine mister in the chicken run. We can get really hot weather here in Adelaide, too! It seemed to do the trick! I found out later that chickens cool down through their feet! At the time, in the beginning, I...
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    Issues with one my young chicks

    Hi, Feathering Farm! No. I think unlikely unless the eye was cut. Even then, I doubt a problem with worms. Maybe a bacterial infection in the cut. If you're really worried about worms, just worm them when your chicken wormer says and don't miss each dose. It will make them feel more comfortable...
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    Name ideas?! + showing off my other names 😂

    :D Good luck!
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    Chickens charging and pecking us

    Oh! Lol! Thanks, LaFleche! :thumbsup
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    Neighbour complaing about the 'thud' noise of my treadle feeder. I'm thinking of ...

    :D I studied French at school but I had to look up pouallier just to be sure! :D Not a normal school French word taught! ;) Enjoy your chickens, Loving my girls!
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    What is this in my chickens poop?! Sick pullet

    Hi, Yellow321! I'd be leaning towards a worm problem. They should be wormed regularly. Put a marker on your calendar so you don't miss worming them each month. I'm not saying it isn't coccidiosis though. Have you given them any raw meats, fish or chicken? If so, don't do it any more! If it was...
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    Neighbour complaing about the 'thud' noise of my treadle feeder. I'm thinking of ...

    Good idea, Nym! I might just do that! Thanks! If she starts up again, I think I will. :) I should've thought of the diary idea myself! Ho hum! 🙄 I'll have to give you guys an update when the time comes! Just for a laugh. Tee hee! One has to try to make light of a trying situation. Have fun with...
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    Chickens charging and pecking us

    From what I understand, it all depends on the breed and how you've brought them up. I like to bring them up from day olds or hatch them myself and handle them frequently. Never had a problem. Actually, I once purchased 4-6 Polish hens and handled/picked them up, etc., often and they were always...
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