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    We Will Never Order Chicks Online Again

    Thanks everybody for the kind words, my wife is heartbroken as this was her birthday present also. We did contact the company for refund and not replacements. We will not subject chicks to that again, ever. The two that survived definitely have a story to tell of their adventure. And one of...
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    We Will Never Order Chicks Online Again

    I'm not going to call out the company as it could happen to any company but I just want to let prospective buyers know what is possible. On the other hand you will also find many many happy buyers but I do want you to know what you are risking. We ordered 10 bantam chicks from a VERY reputable...
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    Welcome aboard!! I'm not far from you. We are just outside of Plattsmouth on a small acreage. We are headed down your way on the 4th for the Freedom Festival.
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    We are just south of Bellevue. No heat and no insulation, just a well ventilated coop. We also have a covered run that we mostly wrap with sheeting in the winter. Even when the temp dips to minus zero if you reach in and feel a hen under her feathers she is nice and warm. Since the run is...
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    Thanks, sounds like we should go at least for the experience. :)
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    Poop board convert *warning-graphic/gross poop pictures*

    Quote: x2 and readily available to boot.
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    Anybody ever go to these auctions? I'm curious if they are worth going to. http://nelsonlivestockauctions.com/ I thought it might be fun to take the kids to and maybe add a couple of new bantam hens to the flock.
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    The fish tank thread.

    We were worried about that also so we put a beam and floor jacks under the tank. :)
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    The fish tank thread.

    I'll second that. Started with a 10 gallon, then 29 gallon, then 55 gallon and currently a 300 gallon. Still want more. :)
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    Only got about 5" here and all is well. Just started some freezing rain now though.
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    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: If it is a Marineland filter then that wheel thing is your "Biowheel". Do not clean the biowheel but DO clean the filter media. Rinse it off at least weekly to prolong the life of the media. If you biowheel ever stops spinning try cleaning the sides of the wheel to get it rolling...
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    I'll second that. No insulation, just make sure you have proper ventilation to keep the humidity down. We have no heat and no insulation and even down to -8 outside temp they have been just fine the past two winters. Enjoy your coop build and post pics!
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    I bought this bird bath heater at Menard's in Bellevue. The water is not frozen this morning but I did find that the nipples are frozen in the closed position. This is the first morning that the nipples have been frozen though...
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    I'm jealous. Ours are on strike. Haven't had an egg in about a month. We don't use any lights though.
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    -6 outside this morning and +5 in the coop. Just checked the chicken cam and they are all awake but not moving around yet :)
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