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    Heat in the Coop

    Supplemental insulation can help here. Ventilation is really important, but I have noticed that really limiting it to a slot or two on frigid nights helps to add a few degrees to the coop. Frostbite isn't a great thing for hens. Firstly, it's not a great sign for their health and likely...
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    There is certainly no need for heating, unless you have chicks which would be highly unusual. Chickens are extremely hardy and need to be kept away from drafts. As long as you have a coop that blocks draft, the hens will be just fine. I tend to think the benefits of a heat lamp in a wood...
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'The Coop in the Woods'

    Wow!!!! This is SO Beautiful. I love the idea of adding some storage to the coop. That really is next level.
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    Scratch food vs. Starter (crumbles)

    Very formative time for your hens. At that age, they should be kept on crumbles and transitioned to pullet feed to prepare for egg-laying. Scratch isn't really something that can supplement as feed, unless it is homemade and essentially the same as a crumble/highly nutritious feed. It might...
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    What is this?

    It is definitely a gourd. Could be heirloom, depending on where the seeds came from. Edible, but also decorative if you have no interest in it. Not bad for a random plant. That produced some great gourds for you!
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'What Happens When Chickens Molt?'

    Love these recipes! Thanks so much!
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'Angiebs Fowl Play Chicken Coop'

    A great setup and design! Looks awesome!!!
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens'

    Cherry Tomatoes were always a favorite of my flock!
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    A couple first egg questions

    Those are duck eggs. The dirt on them alone is an indicator without even considering the size of the eggs. I know duck eggs are usually much dirtier than chicken eggs since they prefer to lay on the ground.
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    3 eggs

    Chiming in - Not really possible. If anything, a multi-egg situation would usually result in a deformed or clearly enlarged egg. I've never had any experience where a hen laid two normal eggs in the same day, let alone one sitting. A few other birds got in there and laid eggs.
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'The Chicken Condo'

    This is an excellent design! Love the idea of two runs so that you can grow plants and grass for them to pick at!
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    Comment by 'cstronks' in article 'The Chick Inn'

    This is an awesome setup!!! Great build!
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    New here!

    Welcome!!!!!!
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    How to calculate how much eggs are costing?

    I've always gone month to month rather than bag to bag, simply because I don't control how much feed I provide on a consistent basis - I always just make sure that the feeder is full. Some weeks the hens eat more while others are less. Over the course of the month, I'm able to determine cost...
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    What do you like to do with your eggs?

    I averaged 10-12 eggs a day so we usually gave them away to neighbors, friends and family. There are a variety of uses if you find yourself with a surplus for you to try: -selling locally -egg heavy dishes (i.e. French Toasts or Frittata) -donate to food bank (some are picky and want to know...
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    Switched to sand, but...

    ...in and create a great nest to lay in. Hope this info helps! You learn by trying things, so stick with sand for a bit and see how it works out. **Last note - sand is pretty heavy. I see your coop is elevated, so that is something to think about. You'll want to watch the amount of sand...
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    Official BYC POLL: Chicken Keeping - Easier, same or harder than dogs/cats?

    The thing about keeping chickens is that they are SO easy to keep! I got my first flock when I was 19 and about 5 months after, I went away to college. My father - who didn't have much experience in keeping anything - looked after my hens with ease! As long as there is available food and...
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    How Soon for Roosting?

    Looks good to me! They normally figure it out and it looks like your birds have caught on. Having some adult to look up to certainly speeds the process!
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    integrating hens

    You'll want to put the hens in the new pen but use a fence so that the chickens can see the new birds but not touch them. This allows for acclimation. As for your firecracker, there is always a bird at the top of the pecking order, but once you add the new hens fully the flock will reestablish...
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    Hello!

    Welcome to BYC!!!!!!
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