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    Fence netting

    Hi, I’m looking for a netting or inclosure or pen than can easily be installed and taken down. I don’t need it to be electrified or dog/predator proof. Just something that keeps the chickens in. Kind of like the Premier1 noshock hen pen; https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/noshock-hen-day-pen...
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    Different breeds

    Hi, I’m planning on getting new hens very soon. I might go with 1x white leghorns, 2x Isa Brown and 2x Plymouth Rock. I’ve had Plymouth rocks in the past and they are very good layers. I enjoyed them very much. I was wondering why some people steer away from hybrid chickens like the ISA brown...
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    Hens eating eggs

    Hi Everyone, Good to be back , I’ve been having an issue with my 3 hens lately. I’ve noticed eggshells in the coop and the run. I have a camera set up in the coop and noticed 1 of my chickens doesn’t go in the nesting box. She lays anywhere in the coop and the other 2 are just waiting for the...
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    First egg

    Hi everyone, After months of waiting got my first egg today! Unfortunately I found it in the run and it was frozen. I have 3 PLymouth rock and 1 Orpington. I have 2 nesting boxes and I put golf balls inside of them. How can I train them to use the nesting boxes?? Should I place the egg I...
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    Is this normal poop?

    hi, my pullets are about 16 weeks. I’ve noticed some red coloration in some of the droppings. Also some caramel looking dropings. They mostly eat pellets and fermented grain. I also gave them some tomatoes a few days ago can the red coloration be from tomatoes? Thanks
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    New hens not roosting

    hi, I just got my chickens today. 3 Plymouth Rock and 1 buff Orpington. They all went in the coop when it started getting dark but only the Orpington went straight on the roost the others stayed at the bottom of the coop. It’s only the first night I have them. Should I go in and put them on...
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    Hi from Canada

    Hi everyone, Im from Canada and currently in the process of building my first coop. This forum is really informative and helpful. I’m insulating the coop because winters up here get really cold and will be making an automatic door using an actuator. Here’s some pictures of my progress so far;
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