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    Best Supplier?

    Great directions! I planned of buying 6 chicks on March 1. We are in MT, so I planned on putting the 2×5 broader in the house (laundry room) for one week, then the heated, insulated, attached garage. I want to take them outside as much as possible after a couple weeks. Weather dependant, of...
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    Best Supplier?

    Thank you!
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    Best Supplier?

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    Best Supplier?

    Thank you!
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    Best Supplier?

    Hi all! I'm planning on buying chicks in the spring and constructing the coop and run now. Do you all have a favorite supply house? Looking at mail order from Stromberg, but open to others. We have a Murdoch's and they're building a Tractor Supply. Dont prefer Amazon. Need all the basics...
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    New Member in MT

    Thank you!
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    New Member in MT

    Oh! Guess I'll look into this more. I have a friend who's well researched and chose the panels. I'll definitely read further! I love this forum, thank you!
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    New Member in MT

    That's exactly the divide I'm seeing too! I totally agree that heat lamps are dangerous, and do like the flat panel heater idea. I think installing one just in case is a good idea. When it gets 40 below for a week (like it does in MT), we are prepared. I also want to get a camping tent, to move...
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    New Member in MT

    Thank you!
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    New Member in MT

    Thank you! I'm equally excited and nervous. We had them when I was a kid and remember them being fun and easy... till we ran through the grass barefoot and stepped in poo. Not fun.
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    New Member in MT

    Yep, I read that tok and it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the confirmation, I will certainly do that. What about straw bales around the bottom of the elevated coop. Moving water inside? I'm thinking yes to insulate the coop, but no to adding heaters. Thoughts?
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    New Member in MT

    Thank you!
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    New Member in MT

    Thank you! Yes, Buff Orpingtons are on top of my list! I've read they can be broody, but still a great pick. Are buffs your suggestion, or others too?
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    New Member in MT

    Hello! We are in the planning stages of a coop and run next to our garden plot. We have 4 acres next to the river, so lots of hawks and foxes. Planning more for a big run (120'x20') than free range due to predators. Our main purpose is for our toddler age grandkids, and quality...
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