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    Topic of the Week - Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer

    I have a broody Cochin. It’s been in the upper 80’s and humid in Michigan this week. I’ve been rotating an ice pack morning & night. In place it under the hay she’s on. Also helps break the broodiness by bringing her belly temp down.
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    What breed are these two babies

    The light chic has a few wispy feathers on its tail. Grey one has none what size ever. Think light one is a roo?
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    What breed are these two babies

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    Recommended Coops

    Sorry abt that lol West Michigan
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    Recommended Coops

    I live in the middle of the woods on a river with a 50ft ridge that is pretty windy during fall/winter season. Is there any coop designs y’all can recommend I build? I current have the small cheapy coop I found online. Looking to upgrade soon
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    Lights out

    My ladies r 9 weeks old & fully feathered... How long do i continue to leave their lamp on( im now using a 43 watt bulb) during the night?? I live in michigan & winter is on its way... suggestions? :)
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    Run away chic

    Not yet.. i plan on combing the woods again today after work. :(
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    Run away chic

    I left my ladies out in their run while my husband & i ran a few arrends this afternoon. When we got back i went to check on them & only two out of 6 were in the coop! Not realizing they are still to small & can slip through the fencing. So i found three.. leaving 1 out someone alone in the...
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    What kind of chickens do i have?

    Thanks so much..
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    What kind of chickens do i have?

    1 redish color, one black & white speckled. 1 black & yellow & 3 red & white speckled pullets.
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