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    question about coop requirements

    Yes I'm planning on using 1/8" hardware cloth. While the bottom will be hardwire cloth, I do plan on using three 5 inch deep trays inside. Hemp bedding in the box, then sand, then fodder. Then I'll have a hide on each tray, plus some branches and living plants as well. I'm just planning on egg...
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    question about coop requirements

    So my plan is to build a 7ft x 4ft coop (floor print). It'll be 5 ft tall at the roof peak. So far, my coop plan is to have a wire bottom (though I want to put trays in it to provide a nature scape). I plan on having 4 ft with wire sides and then 3 ft of it a box that can open on the side. I...
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    Starting a purebred flock

    Gorgeous. My last go round over 12 years ago I had a mixed bag. Most of them came from left over 4-H projects so I have no clue what I had. I did love my mixed breed girls. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do, aside from buy all the birds LOL.
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    Hens have stopped laying.. help?

    I'm in NY/PA area and our flock of 14 has only been giving us 3-5 eggs a day. They're molting a lot. Figures once the heat broke and I was expecting more eggs they decided to molt. LOL.
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    Starting a purebred flock

    I've had bantams in the past and they are spunky and adorable. I was looking at their site when I posted. We're still in the planning phase so we'll see what comes our way for sure. Thanks for the info.
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    Starting a purebred flock

    Thanks for the info. We don't eat meat due to health difficulties. So not planning on meat birds. Just eggs and pets.
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    Starting a purebred flock

    Thank you for letting me know. No wonder so many mix them to make Easter Eggers.
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    Starting a purebred flock

    Is there an issue with the breed that I should be aware of?
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    Starting a purebred flock

    So I was on The Livestock Conservancy site and saw several breeds that were considered critical or threatened. That got me thinking, though I have no intention of raising chickens just to breed, should I stick with a breed that needs the boost. Has anyone decided to keep a heritage breed for a...
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    Just a rant...biggest predator and pest of all....people

    Glad that driver didn't die. I'll continue to be both angry about bad driving and praying for everyone's safety. I'm glad you found peace though.
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    Omlet or Formex coop for quail?

    It's a used coop so will not be cheaper than building, plus I have to have the ability to build big projects and medically I don't.
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    Omlet or Formex coop for quail?

    We would be making the run, not buying one that matches those coops. So we will be using 1/4 inch hardwire cloth for that on all sides for protection.
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    Omlet or Formex coop for quail?

    Would something similar to the Eglu Go by Omlet or Snaplock by Formex be okay for bobwhite quail? Thinking of doing a 12ft long, by 8ft wide, and 6ft tall run and just placing the coop in it. Then putting some fallen logs and other stuff in there for them to play and hide in.
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    A good comprehensive list for Angus

    Yes, Angus cows. We have five girls we care for and we're up and close with them every day so we can keep an eye on them easily. It won't be an everyday thing just a once in a while treat. I just want to make sure that it's the appropriate treats are being given. They have 100 acres of...
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    Just a rant...biggest predator and pest of all....people

    We checked the cameras, but no license plate unfortunately could be seen. We live in a touristy area so we get people all over who come up and act like they own the place. I don't get why people don't want to just enjoy the ride. Every day I roll through the area at a super slow pace and...
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