Recent content by Terry Scott

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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Currently I am recovering from a TKA, left knee. Our chicks are finally laying again starting in February. They had quit since August when they started molting. We unfortunately lost two of our five Bielefelders for unknown reasons. I had been feeding them organic food but have since changed and...
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    Warm hearted thank you to all those Happy Birthday comments!:thumbsup

    Warm hearted thank you to all those Happy Birthday comments!:thumbsup
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    Texas Heat !

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    Texas Heat !

    We’ll, it’s been at least a week. After keeping the chicks inside the coop for a week they have adjusted well. They put themselves to bed in the coop at dusk and scurry out in the morning. All healthy !
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    So do I REALLY need a walk-in coop?

    I also purchased a Tractor Supply pre fab supposedly built by Amish tradesman. No Amish tradesman would claim it, however after my skilled modifications it went together pretty solid. I later added several venting additions to combat the north Texas heat which are working well. As to inside...
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    Texas Heat !

    Okay folks, here’s an update. I have added more ventilation and monitored the difference in temps outside and inside the coop. Inside runs 10 degrees cooler with the new vents. I will attach pictures. Just want to thank Kiki, Vickischicks and especially Rosemarythyme for the added links to...
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    Texas Heat !

    I can easily make modifications for additional ventilation as needed. Have the coop primarily for laying eggs and protection against predators.
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    Texas Heat !

    Yes the windows open and I have electricity inside for fans or heat lamp in winter. There is the chicken entry door on the right and the large entry door on the left that could be left open during the hot days. Don’t forget, it gets very cold up here in the panhandle with strong winds.
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    Texas Heat !

    Here’s the pic.
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    Texas Heat !

    The pen is open air, the coop is an overez model. It has windows but is closed. I’ll post a picture.
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    Texas Heat !

    Hi folks, I had an earlier post under health and emergencies and have an update: the chick has fully recovered and again thank eggcessive and sourland for their advice. So now the chicks are 7 - 8 weeks old, (bielefelders), and growing fast. They currently reside in a standard tub in an...
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    what looks like running backwards with head tucked into chest

    Update: Following the separation from the other four chicks, administering Vitamins E and B-12 complex in egg, fish, and meat the chick seems to be doing quite well. She has rejoined the flock herself and we have not seen a 'spell' in the last 12 hours. Will continue to monitor her indoors since...
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    what looks like running backwards with head tucked into chest

    Will do.
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    what looks like running backwards with head tucked into chest

    Thank you very much for the prompt response and advise. Will start immediately. Have the vitamin E and B complex. Thanks again, Terry
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    New to having chickens.

    I just joined the club. I posted an inquiry under emergencies/health. We are in Texas and these are our first chickens, Bielefelder's, 6 weeks old. I was referred to this site by a friend and actually introduced to the idea of keeping chickens by my daughter who lives in Idaho, has many chickens...
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