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    Will light around outside of coop deter predators?

    Are the racoons after eggs or the chickens? I have one (on video) that is extremely persistent. (just ordered the solar nite guard)
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    predator caught on camera

    First, I know i need an apron of wire around the coop. Will work on that. Nightly racoon visitor trying to dig under (see pic)
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    Introducing new chickens (adults) to the flock

    I have 3 white californian chickens in a TSC coop which are laying good. I was given 4 Rhode Island Reds and a Orpington. I added the Orp to the coop to test the waters and immediately the 3 Cal hens attacked her. I rescued the orp and seperated them temporairly. Should I add them all at...
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    Help! problem with bed of coop

    Thanks for your help. I elevated waterer and feeder which helped but still get some in there. Just doesnt stop water delivery now. May elevate more later. I am not familiar with the nipple thing. will have to look into that. They used the nest this morning for the first time. Someone told...
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    Stop predators tunneling under the coop walls

    Thanks for the info. We have varmits galore in the country. Will use an apron approach. Thanks again
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    Stop predators tunneling under the coop walls

    Coop is pretty well protected except at the bottom of the walls. What can i do to keep animals from digging under bottom of walls? Thanks
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    New Member Introductions

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? july 8, 2018 (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 3 hens (3) What breeds do you have? California Whites (4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? google (5) What are some of your other hobbies? Astronomy...
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    Help! problem with bed of coop

    Using wood shavings (pine) purchased. Problem is the hens scratch around and fill up the water and pellet feeder with flying shavings. Should i use shavings in nest and forget about the floor? Thanks
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