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    Grazing box for my girls

    Thanks for all the feedback. I appreciate the replys.
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    Grazing box for my girls

    Will check into True Leaf Marketplace, thanks.
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    Grazing box for my girls

    Thanks. Untreated is the way to go, for sure.
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    Gasping for air

    I have no help to give you. However, I'm so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like she meant a lot to you, not just a bird. I hope you find answers.
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    Grazing box for my girls

    I'm planning to put in a grazing box in the run for my young ladies. Any recommendations for what kind of grass to plant and where to get SMALL quantities? Chewy.com has an indoor grass growing "box" for cats, dogs, pet birds etc. Can I scatter that seed in my grazing box? Suggestions, please.
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    Any crafters here?

    I make greeting cards from scratch; cardstock paper, rubber or photopolymer stamps, inks. I sell them in a local store. I don't make much money, but I do get enough to feed my card-crafting addiction.
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    Hawks, Netting, Miracles, and the Missing.

    All hawks and owls are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC, 703-711). These laws strictly prohibit the capture, killing, or possession of hawks or owls without special permit. No permits are required to scare depredating migratory birds except for endangered or...
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    Hawks, Netting, Miracles, and the Missing.

    So glad you found your babies! It's heartbreaking to lose them, especially to a predator. I lost two to a Great Horned Owl that got into our run a few years ago. We captured it and released it about 6 miles from our house. They have a 5 mile range, so I hope it didn't find its way back.
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    What have you repurposed while building ?

    The "coop" was not anchored. It is inside the run which is sided with chicken wire, hardware cloth and shade cloth. The wind (and we get some heavy gusts) go right through the run. The coop has never moved unless we move it ourselves.
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    Hello from Oklahoma!

    Howdy Neighbor. As you can tell, I'm in Texas, just south of Fort Worth. Welcom to BYC. Lots of good folks here and good information too.
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    Brand new to chickens, NJ

    Welcome Jersey. You're in my home state. I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here just as fast as I could. I know you're going to be battling some cold winters there. There are folks from all over here in BYC, and I'm sure they'll be happy to give you guidance as you need it.
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    I'm New Here...

    Welcome to you and your family. Lots of good folks and good information here. I just joined a week or so ago and I'm loving it. We all have a common interest and and the fellowship is awesome.
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    Are you raising chickens?

    We had the plumbers visit yesterday and they were working in the feed room where my baby chicks are currently housed in a cage. One of them came out and asked me if we were raising chickens. Without thinking, I answered yes, we were. After they left, it occurred to me that I should have said...
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    Why do you have the breeds you do?

    First pic, my babies on 3/2 when I brought them home from Tractor Supply Company. They were just a few days old, I'm guessing. They are in the bathroom in a 100 gallon water trough. The second pic was taken 3/20. They are out of the tub and in a 3 x 6 cage in the feed/tack room. Heat lamp...
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    What have you repurposed while building ?

    More pics of my "garage frame chicken pen". This shows the coop that we bought online. As it aged and things started sagging (sound familiar?) we added supports under the nesting boxes, put it up on a frame with wheels so it could roll as needed.
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