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    Review by 'jobishop' in article 'Understanding the Confusing and Mysterious Language of Chickens (With Three Tips to Become More Fluent)'

    My rooster insists on being an egg has been laid announcer. He doesn't give the hen a chance. :) These explanations that you have given are spot on in my opinion.
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    Advice for overwhelmed soon to be chicken owner!

    I have a prefab cage I got from tractor and supply for my babies. It works fine. It’s next to my big pen for the adults and I have an electric fence around both. About 2” from the bottom. Haven’t had a problem with any predators getting in. Should be fine for 4 birds. You need chick feed...
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    Hen can't stand.

    I have not vaccinated for Marek's disease and I added chickens about 4 months ago that I had bought as 1 day old chicks and raised until they were big enough to go into the chicken pen. I don't think we even have the Marek's vaccine were I am. I did talk to my vet but he didn't have anything to...
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    Hen can't stand.

    I was just thinking today that I needed to make something like a Johnny Jumper like they have for babies. My 4 year old hen got weaker and weaker, until she finally couldn't walk. Then her legs splayed out underneath and behind her. She never quit eating and drinking. She did drool a lot in the...
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    Help (again) my Salmon faverolle cant stand!!!!!!! (Day 4: update)

    Thank-you so much for posting the pics of the slings. I was just thinking today that I needed to make something like a Johnny Jumper like they have for babies. My 4 year old hen got weaker and weaker, until she finally couldn't walk. Then her legs splayed out underneath and behind her. She never...
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    Help (again) my Salmon faverolle cant stand!!!!!!! (Day 4: update)

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    Review by 'jobishop' in article 'Ten Reasons You Should Spend Ten Extra Minutes With Your Flock Every Day'

    Good work! Makes me want to run to my coop, but I can't because its wet from all the rain we're having. But when it dries out I'm going to have some quality time with my girls and guy. Thanks! :)
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    Review by 'jobishop' in article 'The "Mod" Coop'

    I love it! The colors, the roof and all the little details. You did so much with a small space. Very creative. I really like the roof. Good job on everything!
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    Review by 'jobishop' in article 'How Much Space do Chickens Need?'

    Thanks for all the tips! I now need to add on to my run! I added a lot of chickens 5 months ago and they are getting crowded. Want to add a run behind the coop, but have lots of predators around so its not a simple task. Must be predator proof. I have an electric fence around my existing one and...
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    Comment by 'jobishop' in article 'The Chicken Shed of my dreams :)'

    Did you put anything on the floor to help waterproof?
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    Review by 'jobishop' in article 'The Chicken Shed of my dreams :)'

    I'm loving the chandelier as well. The hen boxes look great! So much room. Very creative coop idea. Thanks for sharing.
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    Comment by 'jobishop' in article 'Cozy Rustic Pallet Coop'

    Great idea! Really cute!
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    Flooring for my Chicken Coop

    Is it easy to shovel? The vinyl I have now is tearing and hard to shovel. I need to replace it with something that I can spray and shovel easily.
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    Hello from California coast!

    Great looking girls! I have a barred rock also and she is really a character. Pretty much a loner, but she is one of my tamest hens. Glad you joined!
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    Do you have to have a door?

    I have a predator proof run, but I don't think you can be too safe. I have an automatic door that opens at 7am and closes, right now, at 5:30 pm. They put themselves to bed about 5 though. I don't want to chance critters digging under my enclosure, even though I have an electric fence around the...
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