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    WARNING: GFIC outlets may not protect against coop fires!

    Some are confused between a GFCI and an AFCI. A ground fault is to prevent eloctrocution, arc fault is to prevent fire. The myth that you cant use fence charger with a GFCI is false. They work just fine! If it trips, you have a fault in the charger.
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    Getting mixed up...deep litter

    Where is the post that describes how to start this DL system? I'm all for it!
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    What to put in new run ?

    Sweet...lots of straw and pine chips it is to start out.
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    What to put in new run ?

    Luckily its on a slope and does not get muddy.....but the chickens havnt been in it yet!
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    What to put in new run ?

    We just fenced in a 12 x 24 run, attached to a secure coop. Right now it is a mixture of snow and dirt from the fence installers, who are just finishing up. Chickens get out tomorrow. What should I get in the run to start a good base. I was thinking dumping in 3 or 4 bags of pine chips from TSC...
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    Any Pro-tips on Trapping/Removing Raccoons

    Had the same thing happen and we lost 4 in one evening before they got in their coop. I bought cages, poison, ammo...then decided I was going the wrong direction. The only way to be safe is with a secure coop and run. We will still let them free range this summer, but only when we are outside...
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    ZIP TIES! What kind do you use?

    Most black wire ties are UV resistant. The white ones deteriorate pretty fast in the sun.
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    How do you keep your water from freezing?

    Sounds like we have the same water jug.
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    The app is absolutely terrible

    Yeah, what they said. I had my own post on here but they described my issues perfectly. I really want to like it !!!
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    The App ?

    On my iPad......I already deleted the app but it just does not work or fit the screen. Same problem on iPhone.
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    HELP- i think my chicken's back was ripped off

    I have never had a chicken act like Blu-Kote hurts...ever!
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    HELP- i think my chicken's back was ripped off

    Get some Blue-Kote with the dauber and coat that wound daily. We had a hen that looked like that and she is all healed up. Kept her in a tub in my office the past month. Her tail feathers were ripped out but they are growing back in. There is hope !!!!
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    Good Water Heaters?

    I looked at these the other night. What do you sit it on, it wont hang right ?
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    Ok, It's a fox

    I inspected the cage, figuring he bent the thin plate that springs down to trap them. Seen him pulling on it on video. Nope....broke out of the back of the cage. Welded wire broke loose in 3 places and a few of those cheap clips they use to keep cage together was sprung. I am impresses with a...
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    Raccoons in the winter?

    Oh Yeah they are active, at least here in Ohio. Been getting them on my cam all week !!!!
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    Ok, It's a fox

    We have 3 dogs, and if we had a Big Dog he would be inside sleeping at night...lol.
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    Ok, It's a fox

    Had cam out last night on live trap cage. Caught a raccoon in it around 5:00 AM. Then I watched another coon come to help and they bent the door and he got out!!! I didnt see the actual escape but he is not in the cage. Escape artist !!!!
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    Did I do the right thing? Warning GRAPHIC CONTENT!

    Wow, chickens are tough. We had a hen attacked by something and found her in the front yard and looked dead. Horrible wounds. 1 month later and plenty of Blu-Kote, she is laying eggs and feathered out. She has been in a tub in my office. I believe the Blu-Kote fought off any infections.
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    Attached run - chicken wire/poultry netting OK?

    Are they going on vacation?
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    The App ?

    What’s up with the BYC App? I downloaded it and it was bad on my iPad.
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