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    What are the MUST HAVE items for backyard chicken enthusiasts?

    Hey y'all - I'm coming to the eggsperts for answers!!!! While in the beginning stages of coop building and stocking needed items on hand, I'm curious to know what are your choice "must have" items or products.... things you simply cannot do without and why? Go!
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    Creative Coop Names

    Once completed, ours will be Chick Cha-let. Since Chick-fil-a restaurants originated in Georgia and so did we, we thought it would be a nice little tribute to Truitt Cathy!
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    Coop flooring???

    Thank you for the info! Our run will have space under the coop for the hens to get in the shade or out of the weather (if they choose not to go inside the coop itself). We haven't come up with an exact plan in mind, but have the basics to get started. I've been looking at every single coop...
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    Coop flooring???

    We are getting ready to begin construction of our coop and run. The frame will sit on a cement foundation with exposed grass/dirt in the run. As the chickens make use of the grass in the run, what material should I replace it with? I've heard sand, I've heard straw, I've heard pine shavings...
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    Stationary Coop or Tractor?

    All such GREAT suggestions! We are setting our budget at about $850.00, hoping to reduce that amount by doing just as you suggested - repurposing, up-cycling, finding bargains, scrap wood, etc. Hubby thinks we should be able to manage that cost, especially for what we have envisioned for the...
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    Stationary Coop or Tractor?

    Okay, so here's an update.... We went to see this tractor coop this afternoon, and while it is adorable and well-built, it is simply too small for our needs. Based on your feedback and more research, I'd already decided that I would prefer a stationary coop rather than the tractor-style, but...
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    Stationary Coop or Tractor?

    Hubby was planning to build a coop, but we happened to find someone who builds/sells coops as a hobby. For the price, hubby said it was worth the purchase...especially if he doesn't have to spend his nights and weekends sawing and hammering We have considered all kinds of coop designs, but...
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    When to briing chickens home...

    Thanks to all of you for your thoughts/suggestions! We plan to purchase the chickens locally, so perhaps the breeder will have an opinion or some suggestions as well. I don't think I'm ready for brooders and babies, etc... I'm already a little overwhelmed and slightly intimidated by all...
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    When to briing chickens home...

    Okay folks - I know this is a novice question, and possibly a silly one at that, but my question is - is there a "best" time to bring chickens home? We are just beginning our backyard chicken hobby, starting with the coop building, gathering of supplies, etc. The birds will come last, once we...
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    Mites, Lice and Worms...oh my!

    Hey y'all - Brand new to BYC - and brand new to keeping chickens - so brand new, in fact, that I haven't even started yet! I'm in the research/development stage, if you will, so I have a million questions.. The top of my list right now is about the mites, lice and worms that I often read...
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    Sexing Easter Eggers

    Straight run??? This means could be males and females mixed together and you get what you get when they mature???
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    Hello from Georgia...

    Brand new to Backyard Chickens! Don't have any chickens yet - just starting the process of complete research on breeds, coops and start-up necessities. I'll welcome any and all advice for a newbie!
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