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    Prolapsed vent? "Pasty bum" ? My week old Cochin is having issues! Please help!

    I picked up 2 week old Cochins yesterday. One has what appears to be a prolapsed anus (my sister is a nursing student) that was her diagnosis. The breeder mentioned she had a "poopy bum" I just figured some poop was stuck in her feathers, she cleaned her up a bit before sending her home but once...
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    Thanks!! Like I said, it's crazy how easy it is! So glad I decided to do it myself rather than buy a $400 plain ol' thing from the farm center.
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    Ducks & Chickens? Can they live in peace?

    I am just getting my backyard chickens started, today while checking out the chicks at tractor supply co. I came across some ducklings. I fell in love! I want one so bad, but do I need to get 2? Do they get along with chickens? I'm sure a ton of people on here have both, let me know!
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    Making this coop, though I am not done yet, has turned out to be so much easier than I ever thought it could be! Lot's of fun, and I have been trying to take pictures along the way. As you can see on the left side here the nesting box area is not done yet. We are making one big door that folds...
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    This is my new siding! Still in progress but it's from an old fence my friend gave me.
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    This is the doghouse I removed the roof and siding in this picture.
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    Today was our start date but a friend asked if I could foster her Doberman Pinscher temporarily so it looks like our house will be getting some use for the next week or so. We are currently on hold, I will try to remember to post a picture tomorrow. On another note: the run will be on concrete...
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    Repurposing dog house- chick coop. Any tips?

    Hello! I am just getting started on constructing my own chicken coop and run looking for suggestions! My little brother is in school for architecture and my boyfriend is quite a handyman so the possibilities are endless. However, one of our dogs recently died so we have an extra doghouse in the...
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