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    Got sand? You should!

    Our birds had already scratched the majority of foliage, we did go in and pull out most of what was left. We too put 3-4" of sand, and they love it. Much easier to cull out the "fertilizer!"
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    My wife collected our 1st egg! Whoop!!

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    Predators

    Do you have a photo? Not trying to be most...well, yes I am!
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    Got sand? You should!

    Thank you for the smack to the back of my head!! We have been mulling over this subject for a month. Our first try at chickens. Currently, we have an elevated hen house with the floor being 1/4" metal mesh. You suggest me putting a thin wood subfloor with sand on top? How thick is the sand?
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    Got sand? You should!

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    Predators

    Well, our new pen appears to have withstood its first attack from raccoons. I don't feel so bad about how obsessive I was when I tacked the fencing. I will reinforce. I think I might go ahead and horseshoe nail every part of the fence. Is it safe to say "we can never be too safe?"
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    Old coop, new pen, first birds!

    Really pleased how it turned out, we have acquired 3 Barred Rocks, and 1 each of the following: Leghorn, RI Red, Black Star, and a Buff Orpington. I'm really enjoying this!
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    Expecting Chickens, by Spring 2013

    Here's our coop/pen. It came together well
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    Expecting Chickens, by Spring 2013

    Wow. I haven't checked my acct in awhile, and am grateful for the flood of recommendations for my flock. Here is what I have: 3 Barred Rocks, 1 Leghorn, Black Star, R. I. Red, and a Buff Orpington
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    Expecting Chickens, by Spring 2013

    Hey folks. I expect to have 3-4 chickens in the Spring. I have pretty much decided on Easter Eggers, since N Texas can be hot in the summer. Any other breeds that are "heat-hearty" y'all recommend?
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