You forgot to state that this coop is made with LUV❤️ Which makes it priceless:hugs
What you are considering for the overhang wings,, The (polycarbonate) clear, or tinted panels are good. Other option, are opaque, but still light transmitting fiberglass panels, are somewhat stronger. That...
Of course we don't have answer details, but just wondering what your thoughts on this are.
Do you think the bees in the thieves hive, and the plunders victims hive are same variety??
Kind of like a matchup of Gladiators, and Early Christians.
@Minanora is in your general area,. Knowledgeable in gardening, and orchard management. Maybe she can suggest the choice plants, for groundcover.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :highfive:
9 pounds is a lot of honey. That is why I'm wondering how they can do it in one day.. :old
Is the honey being robbed from a close by hive, or a neighbors hive?? Just wondering.
Find the culprit and trim the beak. That is one easy solution. If you choose that route, I can instruct you as to how,,,,,, safely, and correctly, without harm to the chicken. It can be hen or rooster doing it.
Second possible reason,,, for feather picking,, is, chickens sense shortage...
Sorry to hear about your situation. :hugs
Consider posting your request on the Illinois State thread. There are members that live in your vicinity, that do visit, and post there.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/illinois.37/page-1839
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She was very good at doing things around the coop, and run, in the construction category. It was some time before I learned Aart was a woman. She was well knowledgeable in chicken related things. Educator badge. :thumbsup
kattabelly
Wondering what your winter housing plans for your chickens are.
Winter is approaching, and you live quite a stretch north of weather like the encounter in London.
Sally PB
I know Aart crossed over. May her soul RIP. :hugs
I know you and her lived in the close neck of the woods. Did you ever Ron-Dey-Voo with her at a feed store or nursery?
I know its rendezvous.:old
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Generally, nest-boxes don't need to be more than 18 inches off the floor. This is so when hen is finished,, the jump down is not far.
Also Height of box needs to be high enough for hen to stand up during expressing the egg. Yes,, they do stand for that part.
And another...