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  1. j3707

    Documenting first hatch - Bantam Ameraucanas

    Hi all, this thread is to document my first hatch. A dozen eggs to build up my little flock of Bantam Ameraucanas. I've been inspired by the many DIY incubators here, but time got away from me, so I bought a Little Giant still air unit. I put in a few bottles of water for thermal mass and let...
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    New Rat Proofing Approach

    Hey all - haven't heard of anyone doing this...if you have, let me know. I had a rat problem last year, they had pretty easy access to the feeder and we used to put kitchen scraps in the outside pen. We had a bunch of rats running around, all fat and sassy. I shot a few of them, trapped a...
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    Chicken water nipples reviews?

    Quote: I've had it happen with 5 gallon buckets filled maybe 3/4 full....what are you using? On the other hand, I had a 55 gallon drum setup for a couple years and didn't ever notice a dribble. That was outside though.
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    How big of a feeder?

    Yep - I favor the big feeder. Made mine out of a rectangular trash can...holds 50+ pounds of feed. Works quite well.
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    Auto Bucket Cup Water Plans and Part List

    Slick! Thanks for posting.
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    Chicken water nipples reviews?

    I think the nipples are great for outside watering. I've found they tend to leave a wet patch of litter from stray drips when used inside. Sometimes the nipple can get stuck in the up position and leak a fair dribble.
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    Why are automatic coop doors so expensive? Why????

    Quote: This is a great example Old Whittler. Add to that a reasonable profit margin...costs add up quick!
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    What is the price of peanuts in China? What are you paying for feed?

    Pacific NW: $28.35 for 50 lbs. of soy-free, corn-free organic feed.
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    watere nipples leaking

    Quote: Some of the new nipples I ordered from Farmtek seem to be leaking as well...just a bit, but it makes the floor wet. Had one leaking a fair stream, good thing I happened to check on it. A bit chagrined, I am. I had thought it was just a cheap eBay nipple problem. It's knocked my...
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    Hooking up light timer

    You can do it with just one - get a wheel/dial type timer that has two sets of on/off clips. You can find them at most hardware stores.
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    leaky poultry waterer nipples

    Where are you all buying these from? I've read here in the forums of some cheapo knock-offs that tend to leak. I don't know how many companies make the things, but I haven't had any problems with the ones I've ordered from Farmtek. Been using them for a few years now. I use teflon tape on the...
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    giant homemade nipple waterer question

    You're welcome! I had the barrel outside the run, so the PVC brought the water into the run. The whole thing would freeze up in winter, never put a heater in it. Everything was just fine when it thawed out again. Being such a small device with such a small outlet for water, I think the nipples...
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    whats the best treat your chickens love?

    So far, mealworms. I fed them by hand until they began trying to eat my fingers too
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    giant homemade nipple waterer question

    Quote: I've done it with a 55 gallon drum, except I attached a 4 foot length of PVC to the barrel and put the nipple in the PVC. Worked great. I imagine putting them directly into the bottom of the barrel would work just as well.
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    automatic door latch design ?

    I think a timer and power door lock actuator could work well in your situation. Check out how this guy uses them to close his coop door: http://www.nifty-stuff.com/auto-coop-door-prototype.php
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    wood shaving

    I've seen mine eat a piece or two on occasion with no ill effects.
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    The Trap Nesting Thread

    Pretty cool MANOZ --- thanks for putting up the info.
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    How fast could i get a coop done?

    Of course the answer is, "it depends".... Depends on your skill and how fancy you want the coop to be. To give you an idea, I built my first bare-bones coop, suitable for about 4 standard chickens, in a weekend. That included time salvaging lumber from a bunch of pallets. Your mileage may vary!
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    Mealworm farming

    Quote: Sorry, I was being a little facetious about the whole room thing. Hundreds of thousands of worms per year just sounds like a big project. And with my addled brain, I start thinking how high can you push that number...what percentage of total feed could you make the mealworms, etc. I...
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    Mealworm farming

    Thanks everyone! Going to have to think this over a bit. Spare bedroom=wormatorium. Good thing we don't have a spare bedroom.
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