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    Sand, Hay, or Pine Shavings?

    Thanks! Need to read more about the deep litter system. I'm new to the chicken business. Any references I can use?
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    Is straw okay for litter?

    Is that for the inside of the coop? I would like to place something in my chicken run that would help keep it clean. My run is uncovered.
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    Sand, Hay, or Pine Shavings?

    What's the best to use on ground if your chicken run is uncovered. We considered sand, but what happens to it when it rains? Thanks for your input. We're needing something soon.
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    Ready to put in young chickens

    We lock them in every night. The size of the coop fits up to 12 chickens but keeping only 8. There are 2 side windows and at the top in the back is a large vent
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    Ready to put in young chickens

    We have 8 chickens which are about 7 weeks old. Yesterday I placed all of them in the coop which will hold up to 12 birds. They all came out this am.
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    Ready to put in young chickens

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    Ready to put in young chickens

    My coop is the small type where the food and water stay outside the coop. It's just for them to roost and lay their eggs. I couldn't leave them in there without food and water. So not sure what to do. Thanks for your tip.
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    Hi There!

    Yes, this is Lucy! She's a rescue! Loves to be photographed!
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    Hi There!

    I live in Southwest La, known as Cajun Country! We love to dance and eat some good Cajun Food, gumbo and etouffee, just to name a few! I've just retired after teaching 30 yrs with K-5th Grade. I have never raised chickens, but my husband had them in his family when he was little. I like just...
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    Ready to put in young chickens

    Our coop is complete, and now we are ready to put in our chickens. Should we introduce them to the coop first? Or, should we put them in the run and let them find the coop themselves. My husband would like to put all of them late this evening, then let them out in the morning. So how long does...
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