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    BLRW 7 weeks

    Thanks all. That was our bet as well. lol those buffs photobomb everytime I try to get a pic of the blue laced. Quite a few cockerels in that bunch. Was hoping for more pullets than we ended up with, but that’s how straight run go, I guess. The BLRW was a surprise one from Murray McMurray and...
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    BLRW 7 weeks

    What do you all think? Pullet or cockerel?
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    Separate coops?

    Great info! Thanks!
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    Separate coops?

    Would this apply as well to a Buff Orpington? Or is this more specific only to CX? Sorry I feel like I’m asking wayyy too many questions here. I don’t mean to seem like I’m basing this entire gig off this one thread. I need to go back and use the search function some more!
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    Separate coops?

    I like this A LOT! Is this a situation where the temporary wall could be used to separate the broody bantams from everyone else, or would they be better off given a separate shelter during this time?
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    Separate coops?

    Thanks! nipples are a no go here, then! I hadn’t planned on lights at all prior to today. I was only going off the mindset of light = better laying in the winter. HOWEVER, I’m all for less eggs in the winter and letting mother nature decide the best time for the chicken to lay an egg. 10-4...
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    Separate coops?

    now I’m thinking. Guessing really with a shot in the dark This isn’t an actual question, but my brain immediately starts thinking of stuff like this. Not being familiar with these bowls at all, this maybe impossible. Definitely might not be worth the effort! Could a person set this on an...
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    Separate coops?

    yeah I wish I was in this boat. I agree with your earlier comment though that the panels and generator would be tough to justify cost on. After looking into them, they get expensive FAST! I will start the search! I like the idea of the black bowl in the winter! We generally don’t get below the...
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    Separate coops?

    Hahaha rocks aren’t as fun as they were when I was a kid! Solar is an option as daylight seems to get to this area fine in the winter. However, I’m not sure how efficient they would be vs. cost as aart pointed out. Carrying warm water multiple times a day doesn‘t sound as bad as it did...
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    Separate coops?

    200’ if laid through the yard thats what I’m running now for the build but it requires pulling my generator out about 50’ closer so maybe 250’. That’s across the yard and dog run. To have a safer more permanent on ground/underground route I’d be looking at about 400’ at the minimum. The problem...
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    Separate coops?

    Thanks again everyone. Still no coop pics yet. I’ll get there, promise. lol. I’m thinking Orpingtons might be worth a shot later on. Lots of reading still to do on that! Thank you all for the suggestion of Henderson’s breed chart! Great info there as well! I have decided though on a cheap solar...
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    Separate coops?

    So, I have been thinking about this a little more today and at the moment, chicks are tough to come by. Most of them are being sold out the day of arrival at our local feed stores. I wouldn’t have any trouble finding a good home for these chicks. I even have a few friends who might be willing...
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    Separate coops?

    I’m about 25 mins north of Charleston.
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    Separate coops?

    I gotcha now! No this is definitely in close proximity to the house but not quite like that.
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    Separate coops?

    Also wanted to add: I don’t think I fall into either category well. I would say backyard due to size. I’m sure there are others on this site from WV and many have seen that parts of WV can be “farm-like”. Not so in my situation. My area is literary consisted of steep wooded terrain. The “flat”...
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