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    Water management and Strategies for water conservation

    If anyone's interested...here's our system. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/873121/does-anyone-have-an-aquaponics-system#post_13310734 Gallo like I mentioned in the post on the thread I started, I'm super jealous of your system, it looks fantastic
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    Does anyone have an aquaponics system?

    I agree with the nutrient issue, even with fish we were having an iron and potassium issue. It was suggested to me to get some Maxicrop + Iron and use it as a foliage spray once a week. You wouldn't believe how fast the plants are growing. Check out these pictures, look back at last weeks...
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    Black & Decker Shed Coop...the build begins!

    Well right now we have 6 3-4 wk old pullets in a brooder in the garage. Lavendar Ameraucana, Buff Brahma, Copper Maran, Mille Fleur, Black Frizzle, White Cochin and we're supposed to be picking up this weekend a Silkie and an E/E that we picked out last weekend.
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    What breed?

    Yay! That's awesome...I read that they're really nice birds. My daughter and hubby will be very happy, they're bird cuddlers...lol! Thanks so much for the help we really appreciate it.
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    Rubber Boots or Disposable water proof shoes?

    Great tip, thank you. I know just were to get them. We have guy in town that sells carpet, he always has small thin mats that are sewn around the edges for $1.00 each.
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    Black & Decker Shed Coop...the build begins!

    Thanks and will do...I love watching everyone else builds and seeing picture for inspiration.
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    Rubber Boots or Disposable water proof shoes?

    No mud really just a lot of sand and plenty of ants. So I might just go with some kind of boot.
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    Rubber Boots or Disposable water proof shoes?

    Owwww nice but hubby would have my head...lol!
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    Does anyone have an aquaponics system?

    Would love to meet others that have Aquaponics systems. Here's ours, it's only 2 1/2 months old. We did a lot of research before putting our system together. We're hoping to expand either this fall or next spring after we've got our feet wet. The whole system Fish tank with 26 4" channel...
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    What breed?

    More pics I just took of her...
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    What breed?

    yeah...lol! She had 300+ breeders and 450+ babies. I think she was just tired that day and made a mistake.
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    What breed?

    this sweetie was sold to me as a copper maran pullet but I think the lady was wrong. I don't know about breeds but she doesn't look anything like the other copper maran she sold me. Can anyone tell me what she is? She was laying down sorry, it's the best picture I got. They never stay still for...
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    Rubber Boots or Disposable water proof shoes?

    Thanks fort he reply...funny I never thought to use Crocs. I actually bought two pair of similar shoes a month ago called DAWGS. got them in black and blue and the liners are removable. Got them from a deal site for $12.99 each with free shipping.
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    Black & Decker Shed Coop...the build begins!

    Thanks for the suggestion will look into doing that.
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    Black & Decker Shed Coop...the build begins!

    We're planning on using an unused Black & Decker storage shed as a chicken coop. It's 8w x 6h x 6d and has small vents on the front and back. Nice solid floor and no cracks or gaps anywhere. We moved everything into the other shed and started cleaning up a little yesterday. We're planning on...
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