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    Is this a blocked vent?

    My chick looks almost the exact same. Curious if you got any answers. So far she is acting ok. But she did have pasty butt a lot and now we have this.i let her soak for about 15 min in warm water. May add some prep H not sure what else i can do.
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    Question About Building vs. Buying a Chicken Run

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    Question About Building vs. Buying a Chicken Run

    @paintedChix Thanks! I actually ended up buying material/lumber to build my own. I like the idea of easily being able to add on and modify and it should keep my wife happy as far as aesthetics. I am out in Rutherford County. Lost about 10 trees, a few were right where I have been planning on...
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    Question About Building vs. Buying a Chicken Run

    an apron will be used. I think a DIY will allow for a little more flexibility on unleveled ground.
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    Question About Building vs. Buying a Chicken Run

    I’m getting 4 bantams in March and need some advice on a chicken run. I live in western North Carolina and have a couple of acres of property. Predators are a big concern here and the chickens will be in the run most of the time —I’ve got pretty much every North American predator except big cats...
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    Expanding a Small Prefab Coop for 3-4 Chickens

    I've considered bantams, but really excited about eggs. However hearing someone else suggest makes me think it's not a bad idea ... And yes that run is terribly tiny... Already have plans to make that bigger.
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    Expanding a Small Prefab Coop for 3-4 Chickens

    Will add some pictures from Amazon, I have not built it yet. The supplied wood and pieces done really seem made to last but would like to get started this year. And hopefully be able to move to an old shed next year.
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    Expanding a Small Prefab Coop for 3-4 Chickens

    Hi everyone, I’m new to raising chickens, and my wife recently bought me a prefab chicken coop. Unfortunately, it’s only 6.5 sq. ft., which I know is too small for the 3-4 chickens I’d like to keep. Returning it isn’t an option, and I want to make use of it rather than wasting it. Would it be...
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