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    We've got an egg-eater on our hands...😤

    I've tried all the "tricks" mentioned but this roll away nesting box solved my egg-eating chicken issue instantly. Assembly was ok, directions weren't the best, never installed the curtain. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082P5HVNV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Lost my first girl, looking for answers

    Hi Hen Pen Jem, Thank you for taking the time to post all that detailed information. It is very helpful. Question: do I need a prescription from a vet for antibiotics or are they available online. Thanks!
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    Lost my first girl, looking for answers

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    Lost my first girl, looking for answers

    I lost my first girl this morning, a 3+ year old New Hampshire Red. She shares a coop/run with 9 other birds her same age. I noticed 2 days ago that she was sitting in a corner of the coop midday. I ushered her outside. That night all my chickens were on the roost in the coop at bedtime...
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    Comparing my insulated and non-insulated coops

    My Hardiness zone is 6a.
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    Comparing my insulated and non-insulated coops

    I do have a humidity reader in each coop and they both had humidity levels that match the ambient humidity. Both coops have a ridge vent, soffit vents, and gable vents so I have plenty of airflow. I have never had an issue with frostbite on any of my chickens. As you can see in the picture the...
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    Comparing my insulated and non-insulated coops

    Perhaps an end of the insulation debate? I built two coops, nearly identical with the exception that one is insulated and the other is not. I live in Northeastern CT. Both coops are identical in size and build, they each measure 6x8 with an interior peak height of 6'. Both have 2x4 16oc wall...
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    an isolated bullied hen, what to do?

    My question is regarding a bullied hen I had to isolate and how to reintroduce her back into the flock. I have 10 hens (3 barred rocks, 3 buff orpingtons, 3 new hampshire reds, 1 black sex linked) that are all about a year old. They share a 50 sq ft coop and a 224 sq ft covered run. We've had...
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    Best run "flooring" for New England.

    Thanks for the advice. I spread about 2 yards of topsoil in the run then covered that with about 40 gallons of freshly mulched leaves and grass. Chickens look like they are in heaven at the moment.
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    Best run "flooring" for New England.

    Thanks for the reply but it's not just holes, the entire base of the 14x16 run is 4+" deeper than when I built it, if you were to look at it today you would think I built the run over a crater.
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    Best run "flooring" for New England.

    I know this has been covered extensively on BYC but I was hoping someone from my neck of the woods could comment. Background: I live in Northeastern CT. I've had 10 chickens for almost 6 months. They have a raised 8x6 coop using the deep litter method with pine shavings. The run is covered...
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    Bringing home started pullet advice?

    Breeder said everything will scare them at this point, including the dark and the noises associated with what darkness brings. She said to use a light to help them get use to their surroundings. Chickens are 15 weeks old and have never been outside yet so she said everything will freak them...
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    Bringing home started pullet advice?

    Thanks for the replies and great info. Picked up the chickens today and the breeder said to leave a light on all night for the first few days. I have have a 13w CFL light in the in 8" reflector base. Is this too much light in my 6x8 coop? Should I go with a little night light? Thanks...
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    Bringing home started pullet advice?

    Hi, newbie here. Bringing home my first flock of 16-week-old started pullets in 2.5 days and looking for advice on what to do with them once home. I'll be picking up 3 each of Barred Rocks, Orpingtons, and RIR. Should I lock them in the coop for a day or two? Have the chicken door to the run...
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    Felt/Tar paper and metal roof for run

    I’m Eric and just joined BYC, this is my first post since all of my other questions have been answered by searching the forum. I’ll be getting ten 16-week old pullets on May 4th (this is my first attempt with chickens ….. hope to get a mix of Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, and RIR). I live in...
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