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    Grower/Layer Feed Mix to Laying Hens

    I've come across a couple YouTube videos like the following that are essentially saying that 16% protein is bare minimum for laying hens - therefore layer feed containing 16% protein is not ideal for backyard chickens, and that companies make layer feeds to have 16% as cost-saving measures...
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    What did you name your chicks ?

    My kids are obsessed with Paw Patrol. Hence all my chickens are named after the pups (Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Everest, etc.) Now my son calls them pups, not chickens.
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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

    Silly me. I forgot that the automatic gate closes at nights. haha Thank you!
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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

    Prop sounds like an excellent idea. So my concern with the gate was since the vent and the gate are on opposite walls, the cold draft would come in through the gate and leave on the vent, affecting the entirety of the coop. Would that not be a concern?
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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

    sounds like a plan! Thanks for the input
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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

    Currently, yes. The highest of 3 bars is roughly at the midpoint of the vent. When the temperature reached 29F a couple nights ago, I did notice the chickens not using the roosts. Maybe because of the draft?
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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

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    First Winter with Chickens - Vent Too Big?

    Please ignore the tumblers. I have 9 pullets in a 6x8' metal shed with a modified door to include a vent. The vent is roughly 2.5' x 3.5' - I was worried that the summer heat is going to cook them alive. Turns out it's densely shaded so they were fine. My concern now is the winter. Should I...
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