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    Chicken Wire

    I use hex wire on all my coops. The small gauge stuff tends to be flimsy but it definently helps to pull it tight - I staple mine down in many places lest some staples fall out. There is also a larger gauge version of it that is much more rigid, but the spacing is wider - the chickens may be...
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    Yes Ma'am No Sir

    Quote: I think in many places, the omission of sir or maam is not considered rude. It may be a cultural thing - I mean no disrespect to southerners. It is just widely known that they are old-fashioned in some ways. And if I ever go to the south I assure you, I will be walking on eggshells. lol!
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    Yes Ma'am No Sir

    Just be careful of using it over the phone with people you don't know. I used to work one cubicle over from a woman who smoked - a lot - and had a deep voice because of it. She operated the switchboard and I would hear her often yelling over the phone, "This is not a SIR! I am a woman!!!" haha...
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    Yes Ma'am No Sir

    I believe that ma'am and sir belong in military type settings. Pretty much exclusively in modern society. And maybe the deep south. lol.
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    Swelling, maybe air pocket?

    That looks much like what happened to my turkey. His air sac was so inflated that his wings stuck out. If he seems uncomfortable its OK to drain it - preferably with a surgical knife or some other sterile instrument. You can't just pop it like a balloon due to the elasticity of the skin - you'll...
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    Is this normal?

    Sometimes that happens when you get funky mixes of breeds. I got a bunch of chicks like that when I crossed my polish with a mixed breed black cresty hen.
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    Heat lamp & nearly a fire - Alternatives?

    I have my brooder lamp attached to the stand of a regular floor lamp - its completely suspended and away from anything that could catch fire. My chicks live in plastic boxes - but if you're using cardboard, it might be more of a concern I suppose.
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    Swelling, maybe air pocket?

    I've had this happen two times. Once with a poult and once with a sick wyandotte. The poult didnt seem to be sick other than the enormous air bubble. I asked a friend who is a vet and he didnt seem to have any clue what I was talking about - I guess he doesn't know much about birds. I popped...
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    Find their balance

    A couple hours, after they dry out a little and regain their strength.
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    Dirty Feet!

    I find that what gets stuck to their toes in little balls is food, not poop (well maybe a little of both) The solution is to set up the food in a way that minimizes spillage and set the water source farther away from the food - the combination of the two creates a very sticky mess. When mine get...
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    Hens in the heat- would they like to run thru the sprinkler?

    I sprinkle water on the ground with my hose during the hottest parts of the afternoon. It helps lower the temp a few degrees. They dont like the water falling on them, but they do enjoy scratching around in the moist soil. Most of my bird pens fall under the shade of a large tree in my yard...
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    Breeding Crickets

    Ok I've done some extensive googling to learn how to breed crickets, I have my first breeders set up but they arent quite mature yet. I have a few questions, hopefully someone here has raised them and can answer for me! Also, additional tips are welcome from someone who has experience with...
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    Thermostat for Oil Radiator Heater

    Quote: That's amazing! I was worried that installing a thermostat might be a challenge for me, but your video makes it simple. I'm sure I'll be able to do that. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
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    Thermostat for Oil Radiator Heater

    Quote: Great, can I buy this at a regular hardware store such as home depot? Do you know of any picture tutorials that might demonstrate how this is done?
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    Thermostat for Oil Radiator Heater

    Nifty, Thanks. I used this heater in my brooder room over the winter and it did a great job of keeping it evenly heated 75-80 degrees- so I suspect in a much smaller space it will have no problem maintaining the temperatures needed to incubate eggs. I have no experience with electrical stuff...
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    Thermostat for Oil Radiator Heater

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    Male Ringneck Pheasant in Southern California

    That sounds like what I'm looking for, but its a bit far to drive - thanks anyway! I found on on craigslist near me offering one for sale $65. I offered him $15 for it lol... Of course he didn't respond but that is absolutely insane price. I guess I'll have to wait for the auction next month.
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    Ad on CL

    I saw an ad last week, "Gunny hens" ha!
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    Thermostat for Oil Radiator Heater

    I'm turning a 42 sq ft closet into a walk-in incubator Planning to use my kenwood oil radiator as the heat source, wondering what type of thermostat I need to regulate that? What is the best thermostat for the money? How much re-wiring will I have to do?
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    Buff Orpington Rooster Southern California

    I need a mature BO rooster. Seems simple enough, people are always trying to find homes for extra roosters - I am just finding it a challenge to connect with someone. Looking on craigslist and other places too. I can give him a good home for life, plenty of room to roam, not eating him... Free...
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