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    After First Egg... :)

    Whoops... didn't mean to double-post... So, I'll add a few more pictures for your viewing pleasure...
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    First Egg!

    We got our very first egg the other morning. Unfortunately, none of the ladies fessed up to it, so I'm not sure who left me this present. I think they learned that trick from the dogs. We had to get rid of the rooster - he's gorgeous, but we're not supposed to have them in our area. I'm...
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    Almost Done...

    Well, I'm getting there... It's finished enough to house the chickens. The coop has a 10'x8' floor. The front measures 10' high and slopes to 8' in the back. I've put roosts along the 8' wall so they have plenty of space, though I noticed they tend to cluster together. I put sheet shingle on...
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    New chicks - one question

    That makes sense to me. This one little gal may be the first one to succumb out of all of them. She tends to be the loner of the bunch and may not be eating.
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    New chicks - one question

    Just got our new chicks the other day. All seem healthy, though one does seem to be the runt of the bunch. 17 total - 6 Leghorns, 6 Light Brahmas, and 5 Buff Orpingtons The one little gal did have pasty butt and I used a warm damp cloth to clean that up. I did notice something underneath...
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    My Coop Idea

    I've just seen that many people have recommended sand. I am not committed to sand. I guess I'm not entirely sure the pros and cons of sand, straw, and shavings. Sand did seem to be the easiest solution and perhaps the cheapest in the long run.
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    My Coop Idea

    New member here... I have an 8'x8' wooden "clubhouse" I built for my daughter that she doesn't use any longer. I plan on attaching to this a 6'x10' dog kennel (previously used as a temporary coop) so that they have both the indoor comfort and a "play yard." The dog kennel will have 1/2" wire...
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    Splitting orders/resources in DFW area

    I'm looking to get some chickens myself. My first attempt was not a very lucky one. I'm planning on getting them from Ideal Poultry in Texas. They don't have a minimum order (minimum cost, but not minimum number). http://www.ideal-poultry.com/
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