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    Mega algae problem in waterers. What is the best way to get rid of it?

    I'm using a 35 gallon plastic barrel with an automatic waterer for my run/coop. The barrel is blue with a lid on it and I fill it with a hose attached to a water level float. I've got a thin coat of algae in the barrel now. I have got some Fountec Algaecide for it. It says it is used for...
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    Chickens not roosting in the coop

    My chickens will not roost in their coop. Anytime. they will gather in one corner of the run near the coop and sleep. I feel like I've got sufficient space on the roosting bars. They will go into the coop during the day, but not at night. I've got 8 Black Australorps, 3 Buckeyes and 3 Speckled...
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    How high should my perch be?

    I did make it. But after the coop was occupied, I found out the roosts were too close to the roof area. I need to drop it down about 12 in, or so.
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    Added 3 new hens to flock, 1 hen almost pecked to death

    I'm having to build a temp coop and run to separate the buckeye from the rest to give her a chance to heal
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    Added 3 new hens to flock, 1 hen almost pecked to death

    I have small flock of Buff Orps (1 roo, 3 hens) and Speckled Sussex (3) hens. These had been together since last May when I got them as chicks. I had lost 1 Buff hen and 2 SS since I started the flock. The Buff roo had been wearing the hens out, so I decided to get him some more hens to give the...
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    North Carolina Newbie

    Welcome fellow Tarheel!
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    Brooding in the coop

    1st week of brooding the chicks is done. Hate to say but lost a Buff Orpington today. Not sure what happened, but it was the runt of the bunch. All the rest are doing great. Will raise the brooder lamp a little tomorrow. Planning on ordering some watering nipples this week, as the chicks are...
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    Brooding in the coop

    I think this a better pic
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    I'm in way over my head....

    Welcome to BYC from NC! You'll do fine...plenty of help here
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    Brooding in the coop

    Added some Speckled Sussex chicks to the coop/brooder this afternoon. Everyone seems to doing good so far.
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    Chicks in coop.

    I switched out the 250w heat bulb for a 150w and its now closer to where the temp is supposed to be.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest: 200,000 BYC Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR and Win!!!

    6/2/13 4:30 pm
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    Brooding in the coop

    I've got about 10' of roost in there now, with room for a few more feet of roost if needed. But waiting to see what my hen to rooster ratio will be. If I get several roosters, I'll wind up having them for meat.
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    Chicks in coop.

    I'm brooding my chicks in my coop too. But having a hard time regulating the heat.
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    Brooding in the coop

    Thanks donrae. I appreciate it. As far as the 10 chickens, I'm planning on adding at least a 20'- 25'X5'X5' screened run and I will be letting the chickens free range also.
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