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    Smaller Eggs than I was expecting

    I have RIRs and they have been laying for about 4 months now. The eggs are smaller than I was expecting. They barely reach 2 oz; sometimes they don't. Could this be a vitamin/mineral deficiency? They are fed Organic Layer free choice as well as Oyster Shell, Free-choice. They also get our...
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    Poulin Grains - Organic Layer Mash

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    Poulin Grains - Organic Layer Mash

    Does anyone have any experience using Poulin Grains' Organic Layer Mash? I am looking for reviews on this product. Thanks Jim
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    High Wind Dangers

    Has anyone ever worried about their coop blowing over in high winds? I have a movable coop (not willing to keep it in one place) about 4x8x4. http://www.henspa.com/Henspa%20Features.htm We can sometimes get sustained winds during a storm of 40mph with guests to 60+mph. The coop weighs about...
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    What do I have?

    I am really getting annoyed at the food disappearing and also worried about eggs. They should start laying in the next month.
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    What do I have?

    They will tunnel like this and deposit the dirt in a pile on the inside of the coop?
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    What do I have?

    I move my Coop & Run weekly. Every time I move it, the next morning, I have a hole, about 6 inches away from the coop, about 2-3 inches wide. It tunnels into the coop and inside, I have a mound of loose dirt. I thought it was a mouse, but I think the hole is too large and I am not sure they...
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    Unwanted dinner guest..............

    Wow!
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    Mice... or something

    I have been seeing two small holes on the outside of the coup. Maybe 3 inches across. I assume they are mice but maybe not. The chickens seem to be fine. I see some droppings in the coupe that are small and round. I guess they are going after my feed. The coup has an attached run with...
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    Cold Tonight in NY

    I have 6 Chickens and they are 8 weeks old. 3 EEs and 3 RIR. They have been outside for the last 2 weeks with temps dipping to mid to low 40s. I have not seen any issues. However, tonight the low are supposed to be in the mid 20s. Temps are supposed to normalize tomorrow. The coop has good...
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    Using a doghouse as coop? Inexpensive coop ideas?

    Have you thought about asking for a Coop or Rabbit House on Freecycle? I got a great Chicken Coup free just by asking. Someone was moving and gave it to me. I love Freecycle.
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    Temps INSIDE the Coop

    No, but is does have a 2" vent strip that runs along the roof. It is a "Lean-To" style. See link http://www.henspa.com/Henspa%20Features.htm
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    Temps INSIDE the Coop

    I have a remote thermometer inside my coop. I have noticed that the outside temp could be a comfortable 80 degrees but inside my coop it would be 100. My hens are not laying yet, much too young, but I am thinking ahead to next summer. If it is too hot inside the coop where the nesting boxes...
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    Baby Chicks! - Are they suppose to be this way?

    My first batch of 6 chicks are now 3 1/2 weeks old. I had 1 EE that was similar to your Silkie. Didn't seem to be as active as the others. Not eating as much , not drinking as much and sleeping much more. I actually prepared my kids that she may not make it. After 2 days she was great. I...
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    Huddling or Cuddling?

    They just turned 1 week old today. I just raised the light this morning. It should stay between 85 & 90 24/7 where I placed it now. We monitor it all day constantly.
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