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    Ended Contest #3 Cutest Baby Fowl - 8th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong

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    Coop ventilation in -20 temperatures?

    I live in a much dryer climate than you but I use a small vent pipe with (not sure what they are called) but vent cap that spins placed in the highest point of the roof. The roof is pretty slanted to help the humidity rise away from where the chickens are. I also have it fixed to seal if off...
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    How cold is TOO cold for a chicken?

    We just went through a week here where the high was 1 degree lows to -30. One of my hens is missing probably 50% of her feathers from the molt. There are 10 easter egger chickens in a coop that is 8 ft long 5 ft wide and about 5.5 ft high on the short side 8 ft on the tall side. The coop is...
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    building a run with wood for the bottom part of walls?

    This is a good idea. I considered this but am concerned with our winds the tin would just get ripped off without the osb to anchor it to. To put up enough wood to anchor it securely would be almost the equivalent of the sheet of osb. To give an idea I have seen winds that ripped the highway...
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    building a run with wood for the bottom part of walls?

    Great idea I had been wondering about how to make it cooler! That's something I could just start with a few and add more till I get the amount right, Thank you!
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    What to do for hens raising chicks when using Nipple waterer

    Thanks! Great idea. I will keep them in mind for next time she goes broody. Despite all my research I still seem to have a high learning curve lol!!!
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    building a run with wood for the bottom part of walls?

    Yes those photos are what I'm talking about!! Except mine will go all the way around the run. I never know which direction the wind will come from here! I deal with pretty much all the predators here including wolves so that is my main concern about doing this. I like the 2x6 idea! That would...
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    What to do for hens raising chicks when using Nipple waterer

    Thank you! The hen hatched four chicks and I was fortunate to be in the coop when she brought them out and taught them to use the waterer! That was really neat to watch! I did make some adjustments as it was hard for the hen to get water from it and she would not go to the "big chicken waterer"...
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    building a run with wood for the bottom part of walls?

    I am about to build my permanent run. Due to wind issues I need to make the walls so they create a wind break for the chickens. I am currently planning on using 3/4 in osb on the bottom 4 ft of the walls. Possibly considering tin to cover it but haven't decided. Does anyone have any input as to...
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    What to do for hens raising chicks when using Nipple waterer

    I have a hen that went broody yesterday. I use nipple waterers installed in the bottom of a bucket. I know the hen will teach the chicks how to drink but am not quite sure how this works with these waterers. I know I have to put one that is low enough for the chicks to reach but is this all I...
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    Is it normal for roosters to feed the hens?

    So if I'm understanding right in regards to feeding the rooster I just need to make sure he understands I'm higher in the pecking order than him. Like when I first brought them home and tried to walk through the run. The hens would move out of my way but he would challenge me for my path by...
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    Is it normal for roosters to feed the hens?

    Thank you Danep! I definitely don't want an aggressive rooster!
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    Is it normal for roosters to feed the hens?

    They are approximately 1 yr old. Once I figured out that was the cause of his crowing I have quit going over to where he can see me. I still go to check for the possibility of a predator around. Hopefully I will learn the difference in sounds eventually!
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    Is it normal for roosters to feed the hens?

    Oh ok. Thank you! He does seem to be really good. He is always very curious and underfoot now. I have even noticed that if I don't visit the coop for awhile during the day he starts crowing at like half volume and won't stop till I go spend some time where he can at least see me. I'm already...
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    Is it normal for roosters to feed the hens?

    I am new to chickens. Had them a little over a week now. They are not pets so I have been spending time trying to get them more used to me so catching one won't be a hassle. Today when I offered them a treat in my hand one hen ate and the rooster would take a bite then turn and give it to the...
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