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    post for the run?

    i came across alot of railroad ties for free. they are 6" x 8" x 6'. does anyone know if there is a reason why i shoud not use them for the post in the run. over kill i know but they are free!!! the run will be 48' x 20' and the other run will be 36' x 10'. ty for the help
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    advice for first timer

    im thinking with 4 coops i was going to do 4 diff types: Rhode Island Reds, Buff Oripingtons, Ameraucanas, and Danish Brown Leghorns. maybe some Silver Lace Wyandottes... wait O heck i want them all. 6 RIRs and ive already got the fever!!! pics of the 4 coops coming soon
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    I am running out of time! How can I (cheaply!) improve this coop? PICS

    if it is raccoons that your worried about i would use some of the wire over the glass on the doors. so even if a raccoon breaks the glass they would still have to deal with the wire. it sounds like you have a strong frame that you could staple the wire to. also if you took out one of the bottom...
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    advice for first timer

    here is the pic of the 32 oz feeder to get the girls ready for the 5 gal DIY feeder later on. also the roosting poles. hope you like. feed back is welcome.
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    advice for first timer

    i hope this works!!! pic of my 6 RIR's. i will add a pic of my 40 gal breeder tank turned into a brodder soon
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    How do you get chicks up ladder at night?

    if you can add a light in the tractor. chickens are holy and will go to the light!!!
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    advice for first timer

    ok so i went out to the new house to measure the 4 coops and 2 runs. advise on their size and number of chickens in each. 1st coop was 9'2" x 3'4" with no run. i am thinking of tearing this one down. 2nd coop was 7'3" x 7'4" with a 32' x 8' run. it has 9 nest boxes and 2 roosting poles. i plan...
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    Virginia

    anyone near me? im in pearisburg VA.... 20 mins from blacksburg
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    advice for first timer

    abanjaf ty i was hoping that they would love running water, so i can't wait to install the pond and the loop for fresh running water for the chickens. i will have to wait until after the 14th but i am trying to get my ducks in a row. my goal is to get the coops and runs refurb in two days and...
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    advice for first timer

    on may 14th with fingers crossed we will close on our first farm with 4 chicken coops and 2 runs already there. and like always i jump right in.... i bought 6 rhode island red pullets on saturday april 17. they were born, to the best of my knowledge, on april 12/13. any advice, hints or tips on...
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