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    identify?

    Thanks geena. I'm a snake dunce so I wasn't sure. We have a huge cattle field next door, prob came out of there. My husband will let him go.
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    identify?

    Thank you. I know nothing about this type, just bull snakes and rat snakes which here would be brown or black. This just freaked me out this morning.
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    identify?

    found this guy/girl in my chicken yard this morning. Not good with snakes. Any idea what kind? I have managed to catch it and put it in a big bucket for my husband to deal with later. It's small, I looked for more or a nest or egg shells but didn't find any. Just wondering what I had in there.
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    2nd coop

    Raccoon, skunk, possum, fox, coyote, cat, dog, bobcat would be the big ones for overnight. Snakes can be an issue. I use snake away and set some 2 liter bottle traps with eggs in them. We have a couple crows that hang around during the day, seems to have stopped the hawks from coming in close...
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    2nd coop

    Started a second coop as a grow out pen for new chicks say 4 weeks to about 10-12. Looking for suggestions on similar builds. This one being built out of a trampoline frame. I framed in the front. I have an old aluminum storm door for that. Going to put tin on the bottom in front yet with...
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    Anyone use a metal bunkbed?

    I'll work on that. It's been an experience, but I'd recommend it if supplies are limited but you have a steel bunkbed.
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    Anyone use a metal bunkbed?

    Well, life got in the way as someone said and then chased me for all it was worth, but the chicken house is done. Not the prettiest thing, but it is sturdy and no predators in it. This is how it looks in the winter. There is no plastic on the front most of the year and hardware cloth behind...
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    Anyone use a metal bunkbed?

    Do you put it on the drill bit or where you are drilling. I bought 2 sizes of good quality drill bits for drilling metal, but its hard. I was drilling a small hole first and then the larger one to fit my bolts. once I start attaching the hardware cloth I can stick with the small one because I...
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    Anyone use a metal bunkbed?

    Update, work got in the way and I didn't get back to it till this afternoon. It is tough going drilling through the corner posts, but I'm getting there.
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    What to cover run with for predator protection

    Plastic lattice panel, for help with the hot sun. I like this idea
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    Anyone use a metal bunkbed?

    Attaching to the metal is the thing. I've been drilling through the wood and metal and using bolts with big washers and then good wood screws for any framing. It's a headache, so much extra to get it together, but in the end I hope it'll be better. I'm excited about it.
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    Sunroom remodel, wall opinions?

    Thanks :) The closest big box stores are an hour+ away, but I'll call a friend who's son works at a small local place.
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    Sunroom remodel, wall opinions?

    Where did you'all get the clear corrugated plastic? All I've ever seen is green around here that I picked up on the side of the road after a storm. I'm thinking about different material to close in the 4th side of a new coop over hardware cloth in the winter, but I love the light in your coop.
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    Polymer coated wood?

    Just following, I'm always interested in what folks have to say about coop building materials. :thumbsup Good luck
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    Deep breath - totally new coop plans for 'Les Poules' after being here!

    I used hardware cloth in the bottom of the house, below a roost in a chicken tractor so poop would just fall through, and I constantly had to scrape and use the garden hose to clear it. Wish I never had put it in. Just a thought. Don't you love the excitement of planning? We all live and learn.
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