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    Bringing new chicks into the group

    americanvalkyrie.... I'm going through the same situation. We have one Araucana, 2 Buff Orpington and 1 Delaware. We have a 48" x 96" chicken coop and a 72" x 144" chicken run (converted dog run). Did you use chicken wire to block off a section of your run for the chicks? Or did you make...
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    Comment by 'mikebarry' in article 'Chicken Nipples Anyone'

    I LOVE homemade gadgets. I made something similar, but not nearly as efficient, after seeing a "poultry watering system) at my local feed store for $65.00!!! It was a plastic jug, with a hole in the bottom and a collection tray. $65?? Really? I used a very similar container (the frosting...
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    My "build-as-you-go" coop

    We're up above Palm Desert, CA in the Pinon (Pinion) Pines area off Hwy 74 (which leads on to Idylwild). I lived in Seattle for over 10 years before moving to the desert for a change in weather. Now I wish I lived back in the Northwest. Sometimes I just hate the heat, sand and lack of trees.
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    Completely new to chickens - High Desert south above Palm Springs, CA

    New to having a chick coop. I've posted my coop and run photos under the "Coop" thread. Originally had 8 chicks in June 2009, and now down to 4 in June 2012. The first died before evening its first molt, then two died a few months apart apparently of natural causes. The fourth died after...
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    Completely new to chickens - High Desert south above Palm Springs, CA

    New to having a chick coop. I've posted my coop and run photos under the "Coop" thread. Originally had 8 chicks in June 2009, and now down to 4 in June 2012. The first died before evening its first molt, then two died a few months apart apparently of natural causes. The fourth died after...
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    My "build-as-you-go" coop

    I reviewed quite a few websites that talked about coop design, layout, and provided plans (for a fee). I'm pretty handy and decided to wing-it and make the coop fit my space. I've attached some pics of my chicken coop and the attached chicken run. I found a 6'x12' chain link dog run on...
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