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    Blister Beetles and Toxicity to Chickens

    See the attached link re Blister Beetles from poultrydvm.com: http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/cantharidin-poisoning#:~:text=Blister%20beetles%20are%20insects%20from,chickens%20and%20can%20be%20fatal. I would like this group's thoughts on how you eradicate your blister beetles? I have...
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    Air conditioning the coop?

    Have you considered misters? For those that argue it creates humidity - I disagree. It depends on the area of the country. In Southern California and other desert climates, many chicken people love misters for those horrible days. I have lined up three solutions for upcoming heatwaves where...
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    Training A Chicken?

    Clicker training. Watching that video, you can hear the "clicker" sound each time the chicken does something correctly.
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    Coccidiosis - Treatment and aftercare questions.

    Hope Clover continues to thrive. Do you mind saying the brand of wormer your vet prescribed, plus the vitamin mixture? I'm making sure my chicken medicine chest is armed and ready. Thanks! Any final pics on your run? :)
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    How many chickens would you keep in this setup?

    What kind of "stuff" in the run would be recommended to escape from a bully? I'm learning. :)
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    What would be the benefits of building a larger run?

    I'm sure this will look great. Can't wait to see the finished product. Because of my arthritis, I came up with the idea of stapling my mesh to 2x4s, then bolting those mesh covered panels to the dog panels. A bit of overkill, but for me, this way I don't have to attach the mesh with all those...
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    What would be the benefits of building a larger run?

    I look forward to your finished product. I'm sure it will be beautiful. I couldn't help but notice that the wire comes in 3', 4' and 6' size. Did you get the 3' because it's easier to work with than just one piece at 6'? Do you need great hand strength for the wire to wrap onto the panels?
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    What would be the benefits of building a larger run?

    Your design sounds just like what I was thinking about, but you've already done such a lovely execution. How wide is your wire? 4 feet? I have the same panels as you from Tractor Supply, so curious what width the wire was on the panels and if you applied it vertically or horizontally. Love...
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    What would be the benefits of building a larger run?

    I have the same dog panels from Tractor Supply and was thinking to use those with black mesh like you are. Is your mesh 19 gauge? How did you fasten the skirt to the run? Are those hog ties? What type of ties are you fastening the mesh to the panels? What type of roof are you going with...
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    First Saturday lime

    I've been doing my research on this product myself. I have dogs and planning on chickens and want to have the most effective arsenal at my disposal. First Saturday Lime is not a pesticide. It's a repellent, so it sends insects in the other direction. DE actually kills insects. However, DE...
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    Would a fish tank work as a brooder?

    What kind of wire cage? Dog kennel covered in metal fabric?
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    How Deep Do Chickens Dig?

    I keep reading that chickens dig deep holes, but I can't see that they are deeper than 12" or so. So, what is the deepest I can expect? I'm trying to figure out how to keep gophers out of the run, while also preventing digging predators, but at the same time giving the chickens space for their...
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    Moving Chicks to Open Air Coop - Bedtime Related Questions

    Stupid question, but what do you mean by "dug out 18in completely"? Thanks. :)
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    Moving Chicks to Open Air Coop - Bedtime Related Questions

    SB907, thank you. How do you predator proof? Do you have a lot of coyotes near you? I have a pack of 5 running through my yard day and night and raccoons, weasels, skunks, possums, owls, hawks, etc. I don't want to take a chance on a stubborn predator getting through. I have several friends...
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    Moving Chicks to Open Air Coop - Bedtime Related Questions

    That won't work for my yard. I have gophers gophers gophers. If I don't have something down there, I'm going to have gophers in my chicken pen, then snakes can get through, or worse, through those tunnels. I think I may need concrete then.
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