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    Planning our first chicken coop!

    Thank you for all the helpful ideas! I'm lucky that my husband is a good visualizer. He can see miscellaneous stuff and say "sure, I can use that to make the thingamajig." Me, well, I just can't visualize how all the parts come together unless he draws me a picture.lol.
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    New in San Diego with Pictures

    I'm a BYC newbie in the San Diego area, too! We haven't even gotten our chicks, yet! Welcome!
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    Planning our first chicken coop!

    We are part of San Diego County.
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    North County/San Diego chickens

    We are still working on acquiring materials to build a coop, but I was wondering if any of you locals would let my 4 year old come over one day next week so we can see your chickens. We've been reading a lot about chickens and I would like her to see some chickens up close and personal! I...
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    San Diego County, CA R U There?

    We are about 30 minutes from Petco...we haven't been there yet., though
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    Planning our first chicken coop!

    I'll have to call our local dump and find out! I know there is a website where contractors in SoCal can donate/get materials. We've never managed to get it in time. Stuff is picked up so quickly!
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    Planning our first chicken coop!

    Matt and I have decided to build a small coop and run for 3-4 chickens. We would like to do this as "green" as we can. We have been watching Craig's List and we are going to check out H4H. Do you have any other suggestions? Matt is a contractor, so some materials we will be able to salvage from...
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    chicks and children

    My kiddos are 4 and 6. I'm pretty sure they will be fine with remembering to wash hands and we've never had issues with them putting fingers or miscellaneous in their mouths. I really like the idea of having designated backyard shoes. I lean towards being a neat freak but I don't know if I'll...
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    chicks and children

    Thank-you for all your responses. We were gonna keep it small, maybe 2-4 hens. A rooster would upset the neighbors. Our concern would be the kids getting sick from the mess. It would be easy to teach them to take off shoes before coming in and to keep patio hosed off but what about them rolling...
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    "Lazy Eye" Surgery (Strabismus) Have you or a family member had it?

    I had severe strabismus in my both eyes until I had corrective surgery when I was about 15( almost 20 yrs ago now). My eyes were sore, swollen,light-sensitive and fuzzy for a few days afterwards, but nothing unbearable! The most uncomfortable part was the first check-up a few hours after the...
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    chicks and children

    I'm interested in backyard chickens but our concern is that our yard is fairly small and our kids are always running around, too. Would we have to section off the yard for a play side and a range side? How often do you need to rinse/rake up the bird mess?
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