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    14wo golden sexlink showing signs of ready to lay?

    On Jan 2 I got a 2 week old Golden SexLink and a Barred Rock of the same age. The girls are inseparable and I was told to expect eggs around 6 months of age (ish). Right now they're about 14 weeks and the GSL was caught "striking position" just now. She dug a little depression in the pot of an...
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    PVC pipe waterer question - connect direct to hose?

    That's a good idea, but I have already started on the bucket version. Will update when complete!
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    New Year, new friends! Just joining from Houston, Texas

    Thank you everyone! This forum is already my FAVORITE! So many cool ideas, helpful info, and lightning quick replies. Kudos to all who contribute!
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    PVC pipe waterer question - connect direct to hose?

    Thanks for explaining this everyone! I opted to modify my plans slightly and use a toilet fill valve, which was $7 vs. $60 for a low PSI pressure regulator. I will post a photo tutorial once it is done and tested, but basically I have the 5 gallon bucket with two holes drilled in the bottom. I...
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    PVC pipe waterer question - connect direct to hose?

    I bought some supplies to make a PVC pipe waterer using the little nipples that release a drop of water when pecked. My idea is just a length of PVC with the nipples (I only have 2 hens), with one end of the PVC positioned through a hole in the coop. My garden hose is nearby and could be...
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    What does an out-stretched neck mean?

    Yeah it's definitely affection! Love this little girl!
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    What breed is my 1.5 month old hen?

    I got some better pics of the legs - the black speckly girl does seem to have some yellow on the legs, and also some black/grey. Barred rock?
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    Do my chickens need a ramp to the second level nesting boxes?

    So OF COURSE because I was wondering last night about them getting up to roost... where did I find them today after work? Guess they can get up there just fine! I'll just keep an eye for when they seem uncomfortably tight up there and build a larger coop or maybe an "addition" to the top to...
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    What does an out-stretched neck mean?

    My six-week old little hen Nugget seems to have a very sweet, gentle disposition. She's very quiet and seems comfortable being held and snuggled. Since the day we got her at 2 weeks old, when she sits in my hand/arm she stretched her neck out seemingly as long as it can go and rests it on me. I...
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    New Year, new friends! Just joining from Houston, Texas

    They look more white/pink! So I think Cuckoo Maran. I plan to snap a better pic tomorrow. Nugget and Noodle have the same colored legs if that helps!
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    What breed is my 1.5 month old hen?

    Interesting! So is there a true Golden sex link breed or are all those with this monikar the hybrid? Hoping for the egg laying machine :-)
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    Do my chickens need a ramp to the second level nesting boxes?

    Thanks - I guess I assumed they would be sleeping in the nesting boxes! But I sure don't want them pooping all over the egg laying area! There are two roosting bars up there, which are wooden pieces, I think they are 2 in by 3 in and run the length of the coop (long-ways). I do have safety...
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    Do my chickens need a ramp to the second level nesting boxes?

    Oh my, I fear I have been poorly informed! The feed store said about 2 square feet each chicken is sufficient if they are free ranging a fair amount of the time. I guess I will just keep watching for a while and gauge. Do you think the space is the issue with them not wanting to be on the...
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    New Year, new friends! Just joining from Houston, Texas

    Thanks!
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    What breed is my 1.5 month old hen?

    Thanks! I was checking some pics I have of her and the legs look more pink to me.. they're the same as the golden sex links legs. So mayve the Cuckoo maran. I was confident the feed store said her breed started with the letter B though. I will try and get a clear pic in the daytime tomorrow that...
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