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  1. TheCluckFamily

    Texas

    I got cutters from Lowes. They had a chart next to them. They have a yellow handle and they say for wire cutting and have a picture of cutting poultry wire. They work like a charm. Also, we used a new screw that has a washer attached. Comes in a box of 200 for $6.00. They screw right through...
  2. TheCluckFamily

    Texas

    Where in Ohio? I'm a Cleveland girl! OK...Mentor to be exact. :-)
  3. TheCluckFamily

    Texas

    @henless...I decided to go with the new Purina Omega 3. the girls seem to like it. I'm also spoiling them rotten with melons, cabbage, lettuce, and other goodies!
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    3\5 today. 4 days since we got the girls and we now have our first dozen!
  5. TheCluckFamily

    Texas

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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    3/5 yesterday 4/5 today We just got chickens from our neighbor on Saturday night!
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    Hardware Cloth on bottom of the run...

    Im so confused about all of this! Lol.
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    Hardware Cloth on bottom of the run...

    She said because of the scratching they would go underneath the dirt and their feet would get caught.
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    Hardware Cloth on bottom of the run...

    Our original idea to help predator proof was to put hardware cloth on the bottom of the run and cover with dirt and sand. Being a newbie to chickens, I thought it was a good idea. A lady at Lowe's last night begged me not to do that saying it will amputate their feet. What are your thoughts? I...
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    Egg storage

    Attwoods had them for I think $.37 a carton.
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    Dallas Mom New to the Chicken World

    Welcome from Henderson! I'm new too...hope to have our girls next week!
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    grass in run..

    Thank you! That is a very informative article!
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    grass in run..

    Due to the hawks that are constantly flying over our yard, I will need to keep the girls in an enclosed run. Can I put sod in there To give them some grass?
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    Food Question for the Newbie...

    Food question for the newbie. I am considering using Organic, Naturally Free Layer Chicken Feed, 25lbs (http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Naturally-Layer-Chicken-25lbs/dp/B0068SP1XE/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t ). Has anyone used this? I'm willing to pay the shipping costs as the closest store is 90 miles...
  15. TheCluckFamily

    Texas

    Do I also feed oyster shells? Thanks again!
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