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    Hardware cloth apron when the ground is frozen?

    Hello! Ok, so I have built my lovely ladies a hoop coop run for the winter. I used cattle panels to make the hoops, and it’s all attached to an Eglu cube coop. I have it lined with straw bales and covered with greenhouse plastic. I call it my chicken solarium 🙃 I had the best intentions to...
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    How paralyzed is paralyzed? Marek’s?

    Hi! I have a 20 week old Olive Egger, who about two weeks ago, started having issues. At first I was convinced something was wrong reproductively- she looked as if she was really straining to lay an egg- it was her first egg. she was waddling, her vent was out and pulsating, tail pumping- she...
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    Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

    Hi all, Quick update. I did buy an Eglu. I liked that it has a run attached. I did end up also buying a solar powered electric fence, which surrounds the entire set up. For the most part, I’m really happy and don’t think it was a waste of money at all. I love the Eglu! It’s very very easy to...
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    Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

    We have over 3 acres, but that’s misleading because so much of it is wooded and very steep. I am currently considering this- I found on Craigslist. Problems would be- even more expensive than Eglu and I still want some type of a run to protect them from aerial predators. I am thinking they will...
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    Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

    Yes, I am thinking I will end up with two coops: one closer to my house for protection and ease of cleaning/care for winter, and then I’d love to build a hoop coop for summer by the garden! Thank you for the advice. Now… for winter coops, any recommendations for fairly basic coops for 6 chickens...
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    Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

    Sigh…I really don’t want to wait a year, but yes- I can see the reason. I am planning to have hot wires, as yes, I saw a bear in our driveway in the fall. At the very least, I plan on surrounding the whole thing with solar powered movable poultry netting. I have looked at the snap lock coop...
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    Give me a viable Eglu Cube alternative

    Hello all, First time chicken owner here. I plan on purchasing chicks this spring. I am researching coops and getting ready to hit purchase for an Eglu cube. But- I am not thrilled by the $ or the fact that it’s a giant bright hulking piece of plastic. Here is what I need- is there a viable...
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