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    thinking of getting chicks for Tractor supply

    I went in to Tractor supply today they had so many chicks, Just don't know how long I will need to keep them inside? I haven't figured out a brooder yet , but that would also depend on how long I have to keep them in the house. I am in NH and it is still below freezing most nights..... Is it...
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    free range question

    Hello, I find this site to be such a wealth of info!... So far my girls have survived my care for 9 months! I rehomed them in July and they have made it through this winter so far:yesss:. I am soooo ready for summer and am already thinking about gardens and letting the girls free range while I...
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    Best automatic door?

    Hello I am thinking of breaking down and getting an automatic door. What's anyone's opinion on best one (hoping to keep the cost down)? Thanks
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    Using shredded paper for coop?

    Hello, as I was shredding some old bills, I thought that the paper might be put to good use as litter in the coop. Any thoughts on using it? Thanks
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    Hay vs. Straw

    I bought a bale of hay by mistake for the chicken run, will it be okay to use? I was just going to put it down once ground freezes to keep their feet off the cold ground.
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    Stopped laying

    My chickens have all but stopped laying these past few weeks. I was expecting a declined but only got 1 egg last week with 6 chickens. Some are molting, and I have rearrange their coop, built a new one actually, an they haven't been laying well since. So my question is, is there something can...
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    Height of perches

    Revamped! Still don' like to nests under, but at least there is plenty of runway to jump down now I think
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    Height of perches

    So I lowered the upper roast, the one circled, removed the long roost, am insulating that corner now, was concerned about it being to close to wall when its cold. I'll upload pic once it is done.
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    Height of perches

    This is with both in:
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    Height of perches

    These are pics with the long on removed.
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    Height of perches

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    Height of perches

    I have moved perches around a couple of times and can't seem to them just right. One of the chicken always struggles to get down, but always goes for the top roost. The problem I have is that the coop is narrow (8X4). Right now they are are about 4 and 5 feet off the ground with nesting boxes...
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    What to use to cover run in winter?

    I need a suggestion to cover run in the winter that will hold up to snow and ice that will be inexpensive. It's still a work in progress, and will be doing more next year.... but weather is getting cold and want to get a cover on for this year to get me through the winter. I don't want to...
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    What can you use for litter?

    Can you use grass clippings in coop. I add them to the run on occasion, but can I add that to deep litter without adding too much moisture? Do chickens have any use for Pinecones? There is an abundance this year, so when mowing it grabs them also...Can I add leaves this fall as we will have...
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    Poop board or deep litter?

    Hello, I have been trying to decide which way to go or can I do both? I am thinking of rearranging the coop with one roost with poop board under. I do notice that they spend a lot of time in the coop just laying on the ground during the day so there is a fair amount of poop that is not going to...
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