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    Easter egger rooster in need of new home

    Hes 10 months old and very friendly with hens and my grandkids. His crowing has become a problem with my neighbors and I would like to try and keep the peace. Loveland Ohio
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    Calico Princess? Pullet or Cockerel?

    I got a calico on June 26 from rural king. Not sure if she is actually a Calico but she is beautiful, friendly and lives up to her name Princess Layer. I read that they originate from New Hampshire breed which she looks very much like. She started laying on Nov 1 and has gifted me with 9...
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    Comment by 'nubcake' in article 'Welcome to the Coop'

    In the beginning the only changes i made was cosmetic. I painted it pretty with some leftover paint. i attached the hardware cloth on the inside of all the windows with a staple gun. Found some old lattice to cover the larger windows and screwed those on for extra security. The shelf inside...
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    Coop on a hillside - roost heights

    I am new to this as well so welcome!! I have rearranged the inside of my coop roosting bars several times. I started out with boards, which only half of my seven chickens used, to a ladder with the same results. After observing their behavior I made some final adjustments that they all seem to...
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    Cross Breeds?

    I have an EE roo myself and a mixed flock. A Barnevelder (Cocoa), Buff Brahma (Miss. brown), Silver laced Wyandotte (Dak), 1 blue and 1 black Andalusian (Blue and Rocket)and a Calico Princess (Princess Layer). Now that we have our first eggs my 8 year old is asking about babies! Most of them...
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    Figuring it out slowly

    I never thought I would either. lol we are working on the best placement of coop and fencing to keep them in the yard and out of the house. Hoping to solve that this weekend.
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    Figuring it out slowly

    Thank you everyone for your advice! Hedwig has adjusted nicely since making the changes. I do still need to sneak him in at night but he snuggles in and nobody seems to mind.
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    Comment by 'nubcake' in article 'Welcome to the Coop'

    Took me a while to figure out how to upload more photos.
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    Figuring it out slowly

    He knows I am up to something!! LOL
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    Welcome to the Coop

    With limited carpenting skills and physical abilities I found this gem on craigslist. Started searching for Playhouses and waited for the right one. Patience was key but it paid off. $50 for the house, leftover hardware cloth from the gutters, leftover stain from the deck and a padlock later I...
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    Figuring it out slowly

    Thats my plan!
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    Figuring it out slowly

    I have enough kids and only have interest in one partner. Thank you all for the advice. he has survived the day free ranging with the ladies. took a couple beatings but hes alive.crossing my fingers for a smooth night.
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