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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    I would be interested in trying that too. But I have roosters and I believe calcium isn’t good for them. I could be mistaken though, but I think that’s why we give it free choice.
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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    It’s rock style. I Hansen the other. I’ll look for it. Thanks.
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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    They all seem healthy. Strange about the same feed. Hmmmm.
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    What should I put in the eves?

    This is just a follow-up. I ended up picking up some insulation (pink fluffy) and stuffing the eves with it. I closed up 6/8 openings and also the gable end roof above the door. I still have the gable end above the roost open as well as a couple eves on that side too. The ventilation comes from...
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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    I’ve had chickens for years but can’t remember such poor quality of eggs. The shells are very soft. They are still hard shells but basically fall apart when you open them. Also the yolks break immediately, they seem to not have any structure. I live in Vermont. Cold, dark days. I get about 2...
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    What should I put in the eves?

    I ended up stuffing most of the eves with left over pink insulation. It’s behind hardware cloth so no hen can fly up and eat it. It seems much better in there now. Thanks.
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    What should I put in the eves?

    I feel the breeze when I’m in there. If I had feathers, they would be ruffled! There is so much space that if I close it down except for two spaces, it will be plenty. Last year I used straw to fill. But it was messy come spring and I’d rather not do that again.
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    What should I put in the eves?

    I’ve left my eves open for ventilation but it’s too much in winter. Last year I stuffed it with hay which worked in a pinch but was very messy when I took it apart in the spring. I’d love to do something different this year. Do you have any recommendations? I live in Vermont. It’s very chilly...
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    Slipped Tendon in rooster

    Ok. This is definitely where the leg goes into the hip.
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    Slipped Tendon in rooster

    I think it is called a slipped tendon. He has had it since birth. His leg seems to be outside of his hip joint. Or just not being held into the joint by the tendon. He is a teenager rooster and I thought maybe it would be better overtime as he gets stronger but it looks like it is getting worse...
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    Slipped tendon - rooster

    I’ll give that a read. Thanks. Here are some photos. It’s his right leg that is affected.
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    Venting well or cold chicken heads?

    Ok. This makes a lot of sense. I don’t think I’ll be cutting any holes but I won’t fill in the gaps. My door opens early so they can get out with the sun. I’m going to lower both the poop boats and the roost. Thanks as always for all of your help on my coop! You were the one that helped me...
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    Venting well or cold chicken heads?

    Maybe try different pellets? Ours don’t have an aroma at all. I’ve been a chicken keeper for a long time. I wished I’d used them since the get-go. I might try the hemp for the poop tray. I’m not sure of the difference though. If it would be worth it. Vermont is amazing! We love it here but the...
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    Venting well or cold chicken heads?

    The theory is to have natural gaps (but not too many!) and also have a large area (but not too large!) to vent the moisture. Bedding choice is key. I have used linoleum on bottom and softened horse pellets on top. A dropping board under the roosts is key to keeping clean and moisture at bay. I...
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    Venting well or cold chicken heads?

    I’m so confused now. What? Drafts are bad. We always hear that. Drafts are bad. Ventilation is good. I feel like having a draft come up from under their roost is not good. Because of my not stellar construction skills, there are also drafts coming in through the front door. I guess I’m not as...
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