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    How to Break a Broody Hen

    I have a broody, buff hen. She sits in a empty nesting box until another hen lays an egg. Then she switches boxes to go sit on the egg. I collect eggs as quickly as possible. I can put my buff in a wire dog crate but I worry because it's cold and I dont want her to freeze or get sick. I'm in...
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    Helpful hints for building coops

    Oh my gosh! You are tough. I can't touch a snake. I sure hope the bites healed ok.
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    Helpful hints for building coops

    Aww Bobby. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Sometimes change, or something else, takes its toll on us. Keep your chin up the best you can and take one day at a time. Look forward to getting those babies. They are so much fun. I'll be praying for ya.
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    Plastic playhouse

    I'd like to try something like this. What kind of screws should i use to attach the wood to the plastic? This is all new to me. Thanks
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    Coop placement - dampness worry

    I'm in Nanjemoy MD. We have a lot of low land here. Thank you all for your insight. I will find a more suitable placement for the coop. I definitely want these babies to stay healthy. I love this site. Such great information and wonderful people.
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    Coop placement - dampness worry

    Thank you for replying. Unless we have very dry weather the ground here stays damp, unless it gets direct sun. The barn has a open front but it's 20' deep. It has no windows. My thought was to put a coop in one back corner and add two windows, on the barn for ventilation. I worry that...
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    Hello everyone from southern MD

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes and no. Had chickens growing up and I had a flock of my own years ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 8 chicks were given to my 8 yr old grandson. I have no coop for them, yet. Don't have the heart to tell him they...
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    Coop placement - dampness worry

    Hello everyone. I have been considering building a coop, in one corner, inside our barn. This would give the chickens more protection in the winter and shade in the summer. The plan is to build the coop 2' off the ground. My concern is the barn has a dirt floor and the dirt is damp most of...
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