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  1. EsqChick

    Expanding the run - predator "proofing" question

    This is great! Thanks!!!!
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    Expanding the run - predator "proofing" question

    This is exactly what I was thinking! Thank you! Do you have a gate into your set up? That's one thing I am struggling with, is building a gate. I am hoping it's not too hard for this non-handy girl.
  3. EsqChick

    Expanding the run - predator "proofing" question

    Chicken math took over this weekend. I added another 4 chicks to my flock for a total of 8. My current coop is big enough for the 8 (though if I add anymore I will have to rethink the coop size), but my run is not. Total run space is about 45 square feet. My new girls will be joining the...
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    Prefab Pawhut 144" coop with run

    Thanks!! They use the shade a lot! Not yet. I do intend to put a higher roosting bar or maybe some sort of ladder system for roosting though.
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    Prefab Pawhut 144" coop with run

    The portion of the run that’s all wire was prefab. We built the addition that has omg wood on the top and one side.
  6. EsqChick

    Pawhut Chicken Coop

    I posted my results with the same coop in a new thread. Thanks for your tips Jerry! https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/prefab-pawhut-144-coop-with-run.1235233/
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    Prefab Pawhut 144" coop with run

    Hi All, Inspired by this thread from @JerryR708 ( https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pawhut-chicken-coop.1219726/#post-19503657 ) my husband and I spent about 4 weeks working on our Pawhut 144" coop with attached run (we have limited time so spent a few hours here and hour there). We...
  8. EsqChick

    Coop Gadgets door?

    I ended up getting a Chicken Guard door/motor kit. All in it was less than $200 shipped (even though it's made in the UK - 3 day shipping!). I am very happy with the door so far. I bought it based on recommendations I found here and elsewhere. Good luck! An auto door is a lifesaver!
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    What to put in coop for bedding/nesting boxes? Specific to my coop! Thanks!

    My girls (4 pullets) are almost 7 weeks old, fully feathered and are being evicted from the brooder in my garage tomorrow. We just finished up their coop/run. Our run is dirt floor and are planning DLM on top so I put a thick fluffy (for now) layer of pine shavings and yard trimmings in it. Our...
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    Show me your food/water/grit/shell set up!

    My girls (4 of them) are 5 weeks and will be going into their coop in 1-2 weeks most likely. I have seen soooo many ideas for feeders/waterers and I’m confused. Can I see some of your setups? Pros and cons? If your set up was DIY - links for tutorials you used? Thanks!
  11. EsqChick

    Buff Orpingtons

    And she's sweet as punch too! Funny thing is she is the most "flighty" of my girls. She screams her head off when you try to pick her up and will run away like crazy (when all of my other girls will quite literally jump into my hands!), but when she is finally being held she is very sweet.
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    Buff Orpingtons

    I agree probably RIR - this is my 4 week old RIR pullet.
  13. EsqChick

    Buff Orpingtons

    Here’s my 4.5 week old Buff Orp pullet. White legs and beak too!
  14. EsqChick

    How soon is too soon to remove heat source?

    First time chicken mama here. When can I remove the heat source for my girls? I have 4, 4.5 week old pullets. They are all feathering in very well and I'd say almost completely feather (except one girls seems to be slightly behind). Anyhow, I currently have a brooder heating plate, but the girls...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    Vet looked at her today and remarked her skin looked good and was healing well. She said not too worry too much about it being slightly pink as it may just be from being warm, or active...she said no mites, like, infections or yeast/fungi. She said it is most likely neurological and may just be...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    I have not seen mites and I've checked several times. The only way I could imagine there being mites is if they are so small I can't see them with my naked eye. I actually made an appointment with a local avian specialist tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping to get some answers. We've become so fond...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    Yes, she did scratch until she broke the skin. It was on Saturday night and it was REALLY bad. We’ve been putting neosporin on it and she’s eating/drinking/acting pretty normal so I don’t suspect an infection. Thanks! We’ve been putting non-pain reliever neosporin, Benadryl cream and vitamin E...
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    Is this earlobe color normal for a Black australorp chick?

    I figured as much. Considering it’s onky been a few days abs she’s stioo scratching every so often it’s not surprising she’s still irritated. My poor baby! I’m using vitamin E oil, neosporin and Benadryl cream on it. Anyone else have any other suggestions to help it heal faster?
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    Is this earlobe color normal for a Black australorp chick?

    Yes, we considered mites, infection, all that. She doesn’t have any as far as I can see. She had just been scratching. Thanks for your help.
  20. EsqChick

    Australorps breed Thread

    When do Black australorp earlobes start turning red? I have a 4 week old who injured herself by scratching her head a few days ago. Her earlobes are now completely exposed because she scratched all her downy feathers off. Her earlobes were red and raw on Sunday. She’s stopped scratching so hard...
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