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    Topic of the Week - Heat Sources: Yes or No?

    Please, no heat lamps in the coop. A fireman told me that he had been to coop fires where the heat lamp was still hanging. It was the dust and feathers that caught fire. If it gets extremely cold, then I will use flat panel heaters.
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    Attacks

    Thank you, I may give that a try!
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    Attacks

    I have an 8 year old hen. She is being aggressively attacked by several other hens. I have her in a 5x5 cage, in the run. She wants out with her flock. If she gets out, 3 other hens rush to attack her. They will also patrol her cage, they really want to kill her, I think. I thought about...
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    Scaly leg--how long until Ivermectin works?

    I'm curious about the egg withdrawal with Ivermectin. People take Ivermectin, so why the 14 day withdrawal?
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    Trespassing neighbor with dog chasing chickens

    Try talking with her. If it persistents, then you may need to go further.
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    Poop board convert *warning-graphic/gross poop pictures*

    I use the granular from Tractor Supply
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    Poop board convert *warning-graphic/gross poop pictures*

    My roost has Sweet PDZ on it. The Reptile Sand Mesh Reptile sifter keeps it clean!
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    Poopy butt

    I will try all of your suggestions, thank you. Which wormer do you use?
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    Poopy butt

    This morning her crop was much smaller and the little that was left still felt gritty. I gave her wet food and she went right to it. Her Butt is still nasty. I don't know how to help her... I really do appreciate your help, thank you
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    Poopy butt

    She's 3 1/2 years old. She has been laying eggs but not this week, that I can tell. Her eggs are always huge. I do think your correct that it's Cecal Poop but why would it suddenly start sticking? I tried and failed to get a good picture. When her cecal poop sticks, then I think the other...
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    Poopy butt

    I believe one of my chickens is sick. She has a very poopy butt and I'm having to rinse it off. It smells worse than regular chicken poop. I trimmed her fluff but that didn't help. I've checked her closely and there isn't any signs of pest hanging around. She is going in the nest box at night...
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    Hoop coop related question

    We just bend them into a "U" shape and strap them in. They straighten out when we remove them.
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    Thoughts on nesting box pads

    That's what I use as well. I've had them for 7 years. Easy to clean!
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    Predator Proof Enough to Leave Door Open?

    I feel your pain with the heat, I'm in South Central Texas and have the same temps. Can you or do you have electricity in your coop? My fan is inside the coop but is pointed out the window. It pulls the hot air out of the coop. In the beginning, I wasn't comfortable leaving the door open...
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    Issues with D.I.Y Waterer: any suggestions?

    Same here
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