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    BYC Mobile / BYC Phone App - Discuss ideas & Suggestions

    1) Apple iphone 3GS 2) No real problems with the BYC site. I'm used to viewing/posting with my phone turned sideways. 3) Would also like to upload pics from my phone. Pics that I have stored on my phone have to be uploaded to my pc and then uploaded to the BYC site.
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    Help us make an easy 4x8 plywood Coop

    If you're planning on housing 14 birds together you're going to need something bigger than a 4 x 8 coop. At 4 sq ft per bird you need a minimum of 54 sq ft. A 8 x 8 is 64 sq ft so IMO that's where you need to start. You can view the Virginia Cooperative Extension Center site for publications...
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    Help with freshing a run, how to change from dogs to chickens?

    I've put the borax down and let it sit for 3 to 4 days dry. I then washed it into the soil and placed animals in the pen the next day. If it rains, it does the same thing, just saves you the trouble and the water.
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    Heaviest Dual Purpose

    You could check out buff orpingtons. They run about 5-6 lbs for pullets and 7-8 lbs for cockerels at around 9 months old. They're white skinned and fairly easy to dress out and a good brown egg layers.
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    Help with freshing a run, how to change from dogs to chickens?

    Quote: I guess I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say "cleaning the soil". If the runs have dog poop then of course a good raking will be needed. If you're talking about smell then you can spread out a fast disolving garden lime mixed with baking soda on the soil. If you're worried...
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    Any ideas for vents in coop?

    You might consider using air conditioning vent covers like in your house. You can get them at most of the larger hardware stores in various sizes plus they have the dampers that can be opened or closed by a lever to whatever position you need. They dont need to be framed into the wall, just cut...
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    Best way to water the flock?

    Quote: Instead of "caulking" (I suppose you're using silicone) try using plumbers tape (teflon) and a rubber O-ring on the nipple when you thread it in. The teflon tape builds up the threads a bit for a tighter fit and the O-ring seals the nipple base against the pipe for no leaks.
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    Coop/Run for 25-30 Chickens

    Quote: You can view the Virginia Cooperative Extension Center site for publications. Scroll down to Animal Agriculture and click on Poultry. I know there are at least three different sizes on there. Not sure where you're from but most state schools will have plans for poultry coops or barns. I...
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    Nesting boxes...Inside or Outside???

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the imput and ideas. Finally decided to go with interior boxes with an exterior access door to the nests. The interior design simplifies the construction for me and the access door will be protected from the weather by a 1 foot roof over hang.
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    Old Fashioned Wood Coop 12x24 How Can I Move It To The Next Town?

    Quote: You will need to check with your Dept of Transportation or local highway patrol or sheriff's office for transport laws. I don't think your height or length will be a problem but your width may be. Some states or counties require you to get a permit, state your intended route, state the...
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    Coop roosts (Please Post your pics)

    Quote: Since you're in NC you ought to be able to find some hickory branches or smaller trees. Hickory lasts forever and grows pretty straight.
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    Florida coop rethinking help needed "Picture added"

    Quote: You can get the "hurricane" straps at a mobile home supply house. We call them tornado straps up here in TN. They come in different lengths and are galvanized to resist weathering. An good way to install them is to lay them over your floor joists BEFORE you install your flooring and...
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    i was looking for a blue print for biulding a new coop

    Quote: Here's the link... http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ Its actually the Virginia Cooperative Extension Center site for publications. Scroll down to Animal Agriculture and click on Poultry. I know there are at least three different sizes on there.
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    Build in a day for FREE!

    Quote: Big Z...just for future reference you might want to pick up one of those oscilating cutters like they show on tv. I got one from Northern Tools for $35. It zips right through those spiral nails then you can just flip the boards over and use another nail or a punch to drive the nail head...
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    i was looking for a blue print for biulding a new coop

    You can check the Purina website for a smaller coop design. The Virginia Extension website (part of the Virginia Agriculture Dept) has three different sizes on their site. I ended up looking at pics here and on google and also checking books at the library. Most of the "free" plans show little...
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