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    How do I introduce new pullets to a new coop/run ?

    Hi, I was wondering if you could clear something up for me I thought i read somewhere on this board that when introducing new chickens you should let them stay in the coop for a certain amount of time so they get used to their new home My pullets are not going to be able to free range...
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    Newbie & Building My 1st Run

    Thank you so much for all the help. I really appreciate it!! I am actually right off of commercial st (Idlewell area) on the Fore River.....we are directly across from the Braintree Yaht club. We have Osprey that nest in the high tension wires and a few other birds......long legged ones...
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    Newbie & Building My 1st Run

    Ivan, thanks for the rock idea! I think that will work great for us! I will post pics of the finished product thanks so much for the help! ~k
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    Need Suggestions on Hard wire Please

    Omran.......Another question did you sink it at all or is it just sitting flush on the ground with an apron? cant tell what the floor is either is it sand? thanks! ~k
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    Need Suggestions on Hard wire Please

    Omran, thanks for the pics I will show my husband as I think this is more of what he was thinking
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    Need Suggestions on Hard wire Please

    Hi, I am researching the best method for my new chicken run. I came across this during my search, if you could tell me what you think I would appreciate it http://www.mypetchicken.com/Runs___Netting-Apron_Fencing___150_-P365.aspx I was also thinking maybe a large dog run with hard wire...
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    Chicks or Pullets??? Help the fair is next weekend!!

    Thanks for the help, I have been reading more and more and honestly I think I am so new to this it would be better to stick with the pullets. From what I have been reading chicks seem like a lot of work and I would hate to put their little lives in jeopardy because of my lack of knowledge...
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    Chicks or Pullets??? Help the fair is next weekend!!

    Good morning everyone, I am so very new to this and I am trying to get as much info as possible before I head off to the fair next weekend. We are in the process of converting our 8x8 shed and building a run. I have 3 boys who are very excited about helping pick out the...
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    Newbie & Building My 1st Run

    Thanks mudman, thats what I needed to know ~k
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    The Name Game, Care To Help??

    gaited horse, thanks for the welcome, I like it! added it to the list :| the list is getting long Please, keep them coming!! ~k
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    Newbie , Please help...........Best breed for my family

    orcasislandchickens, Thanks for the input. I have been giving a lot of thought to whether to get chicks or pullets. I have never taken care of chicks before, is it difficult? do you keep them in the house? and for how long? are they tamer when raised from chicks? is it expensive to set up...
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    Newbie & Building My 1st Run

    I am definitely going to have the top covered but if I do the floor in hard wire also and then put a thick layer of sand on that...do I still have to sink it 1-8 inches? thanks~k
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    The Name Game, Care To Help??

    Thanks All, these are great! I also took a looksy at the link and there were some creative ones there also!! My son thinks we should call it "The Omelet House" I like...The Chick Inn and Eggtopia and my husband likes "The Clucking Coop" Keep em coming, hopefully my family can agree...
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    Newbie & Building My 1st Run

    Hi everyone, I am readying a 8x8 shed to house about 6 hens. We are doing well with that so far but I am concerned about our run. I will not be able to allow free range as I am on the water and have no fence across the water part of my property and other animals can get in from there also. I...
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    The Name Game, Care To Help??

    jbowyer, that is really cute to! I never took spanish but wouldnt Polo Locos Inn be Chicken Crazy Inn? thanks I like it.....Any more?? ~k
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