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    Free SR "rare exotic?"

    Just spent a minute looking at pics of Golden Laced Polish. Will a GLP be a good match with 6-7 RIR's?
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    Free SR "rare exotic?"

    Thanks, How did you fix them?
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    Free SR "rare exotic?"

    Thanks for the quick replies. Can't seem to get the pics to pop up right. I'm using imugr? Here's another pic.
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    Free SR "rare exotic?"

    Try that again (http://i.imgur.com/VGxpIGf) http://i.imgur.com/VGxpIGf.jpg
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    Free SR "rare exotic?"

    What is she/he? Since I neglected to pre-order any chicks at the feed store I ended ordering 25 RIR by mail and got this little beauty as a bonus. Was listed on the packing slip as SR Rare Exotic. Hard to get a good pic with the ipad but any ideas?
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    Is 35 degrees too cold for chickens?

    I don't even close the vents until it is well below zero. And then for the night only.
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    ARGH!! they are eating thier own eggs!!

    Put some rocks that are about the same size/color/shape as in egg in their nest boxes. And pick up their eggs as soon as possible They will get tired of trying to crack open the rocks and give up in a few days. It worked for me! I've heard golf balls will work too.
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    Nesting box specs

    Quote: WOW...never heard of that. I have a friend who uses a community nest. It works just as well as having dividers. His girls seem to love it. That is what I do. Made one box big enough to hold three 5 gallon pails cut in half the long way. They love it and makes it very easy to clean.
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    Anyone have pictures of a 4 by 8 coop?

    Here is mine, 4x8 and home to 7 RIR https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=88207&p=3
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    Chicken related inventions......Id like to see them!

    A note of caution about PVC feeders: http://www.besafenet.com/pvc/safe.htm PVC is a concern to those building "green" houses. I'm not sure if PVC feeders could negatively effect chickens/eggs or not. BUT it might be safer to use ABS plastic (black pipe) instead. It cuts and glues the same as...
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    keeping water unfrozen in winter

    I just got a heated water bucket that has a thermostat that turns on at 40 degrees or so and added a couple of poultry nipples to the bottom. My 17 week old birds made the switch from a typical fount easily. Plus there is a lot less cleaning to do...
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    will home depot cut palruf panels for me?

    Most lumber yards can order cut to length metal roofing for you. Price should be competitive and it will last longer.
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    Anyone have a movable range coop?

    How about using an enclosed trailer or old van? I've thought about using a snowmobile trailer as a base, but have found skids to be alright and cheaper.
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    Best way to add wheels to tractor?

    Harbor freight castors seem like they might work. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=castor&Submit=Go
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    lessons to pass on for you build a coop

    Don't forget it will take at least twice as long as you thought to build it.
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