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    PVC vent

    thanks, that looks like a good idea! pretty area too. last year we had the worst winter since the '70's so maybe we'll get a break.
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    PVC vent

    silly me, I was about to install window units! yes, duh- central air! the plumbers come this afternoon but maybe I can get HVAC out tomorrow. And come on- they're only chickens, if the power goes out they can just walk.
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    PVC vent

    I used an escalator. Handicap accessibility is around back. no Quote: no, 16sq ft per level. total of 32sq ft
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    PVC vent

    I already had the top level built, I raised it and added the bottom. each level is 3 ft tall. I agree that its a little snug for ten birds but each morning they are let out into their 1500sq ft yard. I designed the bottom door to slide shut and can be closed all the way or left open 2 or 3...
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    PVC vent

    thanks for the input guys! had to be away from my computer for a while but heres whats happened- I decided to add a second level to reduce foot print. its my "pet" backyard flock (ie- we wont eat these guys) so size mattered. went up to 32 sq ft for 10 birds, just hoping everyone stays put and I...
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    PVC vent

    im expanding my coop and need to add more ventilation. wondering if pipe with an elbow could go into the ceiling? having trouble finding an example of this. maybe root cellar style? what do you think
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    Antibiotics in sick chickens?

    thanks eggcessive, it also just occurred to me to search for LA 200. a lot more dosing info with that.
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    Antibiotics in sick chickens?

    I totally agree with you and believe I could have made a mistake but ive already treated. I suppose my question should have been- how should I continue with the Bio Mycin 200? does anyone know about dosing chickens with it? do I even need more than one dose? there is some info online and these...
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    Antibiotics in sick chickens?

    First post here! excited, anyway- yesterday i decided to give three sick birds antibiotics. everyone is about 14 weeks old. I gave them 2 drops of bio mycin 200 (oxytetracyclin) orally. my question is should I do a follow up dose? they seem much better. im not thrilled about dosing them to begin...
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