Recent content by nmoog81

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    Wood for coop

    I have had non painted osb panels lining the inside of my coop for 2 years now and have not seen any signs of pecking... I will eventually paint the inside as time allows but other than looking pretty and making my wife happy I dont think its necessary
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    Chicken tractor

    I would like to build a chicken tractor to be able to move my chickens around the yard.. It would only be for part of the day and they would have access to food and water was just wondering about nesting boxes? If i need to have them in there also... Their coop has 8
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    First night new coop

    I have 11 6 week old pullets and they are just spending their first night in new coop... It has all temporary necessities... roosts, feed, water. After introducing them to their new abode they are raising quite a racket and are acting super stressed. Is there anything I can do or just let...
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    Blackjack 57 Replacement ?

    Has anyone ever used a comparable product to BJ57? It's almost impossible to find where I am without paying a ton for shipping... The nearest ACE is 2 hours away
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    Interior design help

    Well it will be lifted up with 2 tractors and set on a trailer and drove 18 miles to my house and unloaded the same way. I m setting it on a pad of cement for the simple reason of cleaning should be easier. This morning was 12F so a bit on the chilly side but we are hoping for 50 s by the end...
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    Interior design help

    So I am in the process of moving this building to my property. It is 12ft x 12ft It will face south and obviously I will replace window glass. I understand that you need ventilation to eliminate moisture and keep humidity to a minimum. I am hoping to house 12 ladies with an unlimited outdoor...
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    Chicken run fence height

    How tall of a fence will I need to build to keep my ladies off of the neighbor's Cadillac?
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    First time chicken parent

    Thank you! What kind of inside temp am I shooting for?
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    First time chicken parent

    We just got our first set of chicks 4 RIR 4 Delware 2 Americauna 2 Crested polish 2 Silver Laced Wyanndote I am in the process of getting their coop ready.. The winter's in Northern Montana can get downright ugly below zero for weeks at a time and possibly -40F... The coop is a 12 x 12 steel...
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