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    I notice my run has some feathers laying around

    Thanks, I don't see any bold spots, but I do see that they are missing their tail feathers, that's what I'm seeing on the floor of the run, their tail features...
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    I notice my run has some feathers laying around

    My chickens Donnie appear to have any bold spot it I do see feathers laying around the floor of my run. Is this normal for June? Should I be concerned? They are eating and drinking water, no sign of stress except I do see them pecking themselves at times.
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    Hi I'm Foglong

    Thanks... I'm so glad to be part of this forum, and have the ability to learn more from everyone's experience...
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    Hi I'm Foglong

    Thanks for sharing this article...
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    Hi I'm Foglong

    I've been involved with chickens for 3 months now. I picked up 6 ISA brown chics in April from my local tractor supply near Sciota PA. I builted them a nice 5 x 8 coop, 12 inches raised above the ground so they can go there and stay dry or cool during summer months. 2 roosting bars, and a...
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    Has anyone lost any chickens using wire skirting/aprons around run?

    https://digdefence.com Along with an apron method should be rock solid defense from diggers...
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    Predator proof chicken run

    I have a run that is all weld metal and no wood. How do I connect an apron wire weld mesh, about 2 feet out in L shape to keep animals from digging under. Someone told me to use tie wraps but I think this wouldn't be strong or with stand the weathering.
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    Hello From a New Member

    Hi Folks, I have 6 pullets and I've done a lot of research on Pre-Fab Chicken coops as oppose to building one from scratch. I have everything nailed down except for the material for the flooring. I'm thinking of using Epoxy as I've seen it being used on a lot of the Amish coops which look...
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    glass board floor question

    it's basically fiber glass re-enforced plastic. Often used on walls. http://www.cranecomposites.com/BP/glasbord.html
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