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    Comment by 'Tool' in article 'Coop Build'

    The walls are all built out of 2x6's I got from lowes off of the culled wood rack. Some were warped so they were really cheap. I ripped them in half on a table saw to make the wood go farther. The roof is the only framework built from "clean" bought wood. I made custom windows from plexi and...
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    Sorry to all. I have obviously not been on here in a very long time. I have not been able to find my sketches that I had originally drawn up. It is a pretty simple design. 4x8 floor base. 2 ft off ground. 4 ft front slopes to 3 ft in back. Roof overhangs approx 6 in all around. Sides built to...
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    Utah!

    Got to love Utah weather. sunny one minute... snow the next. I was not happy to walk out to a snow covered truck this morning. spent all day in the garden yesterday, now its just going to be a muddy mess for a few days.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    9 from 11. But it was earlier, plus I have 1 broody that I know wont give me 1 today.
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    10+ Wheaten / Blue Wheaten Ameraucana Eggs 'Buy It Now'

    I need to get in gear and build my incubator.. I want some of these.
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    Home built coop windows, frames, sills etc

    I built some windows for my coop last year, but have never built windows before...(I will try to get some pics posted soon), but was wondering how many people out there have built their own windows and window sills? I plan on building another smaller coop when time and money allows for broodies...
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    Bare Belly on Broody Hen

    I know its and OLD thread.... But answered my question perfectly. Just wanted to say thanks..
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    Just one of our now 16 chicks at a few weeks old. 1st time BYC keeper'. Every time I go to the feed store I have to resist bringing home more. One of our 2 Americauna's. She keeps her neck feathers fluffed up more than any of the others. She looks more like a hawk than a chicken right now. A...
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    Coop Build

    Since I have found BYC SOOOO helpful with my coop build and EVERYTHING chicken. I decided I would share my coop build with everyone here and anyone looking to start in chicken keeping. Material list (so far)- 1.5 2x6x16 (free from our old farm fence) 8 2x4x8 $16 10 2x6x8 (culled wood for $15)...
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    Well... Today I only got 9, however the last 2 days I have gotten 15 each day (15 hens), and 10-13 each day for the last 2 weeks. Its been cold here Highs in the low 30's, and Lows between 10 and 20. But they have been really happy I guess because out of the 15 hens all have laid 1 egg the...
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    How early do your chickens leave the coop? light therapy?

    Quote: Makes sense. I will give that a shot. I really like my roo, but am getting tired of him being such a jerk. he likes to attempt to assert his dominance toward my kids. He is put in his place quick, but forgets a couple of days later. We started out with 17 chicken all straight run...
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    ~*What's Your Chickens "Drug" of choice*~

    Quote: I have been buying 25lb bags of the balck oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) they run around 15 bucks. toss them around the run and its on. They go nuts. I have done corn on the cob too, but they really love canned corn. I should also add noodles too, spag or ramen. And when in season whole...
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    ~*What's Your Chickens "Drug" of choice*~

    They Love BOSS. its like crack to them. The next best thing is warm watered down oatmeal. I have to be cautious putting the bowls down.
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    How early do your chickens leave the coop? light therapy?

    I have noticed a few mornings lately that my girls are out side of the coop well before sunrise. I get off work at 6am and go out there from time to time to check on them. Last week 15 of the 16 girls were outside with a bit of frost on their backs, and the roo and 1 hen was in the coop. I can...
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    Turning eggs?

    Quote: Thanks. I have read a ton on people saying that they "turn" the eggs, but was not sure on the details. I plan on building an incubator soon to take a stab at hatching. My wife is getting tired of the roo so I want to give it a shot before he goes to the smoker....
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