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    In The Light Fixture

    So...six pullets at about seven weeks old in the coop. I had the heat lamp going in there at night until about a week ago when the weather warmed up. Replaced the heat bulb with a 15W CFL to use as a "beacon" to get them to come in at night. Tonight, one decided to roost up in the light...
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    Help With Pawprint ID?

    I went out this morning to continue working on my coop. Today was the first day it hasn't rained nonstop since Monday. I saw these tracks right next to the coop (chicks are still in the brooder in the house) and my first thought was a mountain lion. They do range around here. Looking more...
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    One Run, Two Coops?

    Hypothetical question. Let's say I had one small coop attached to an enclosed run, and due to chicken math ended up with more hens than could roost comfortably in the coop. If I built another coop attached to the same run, would the girls work it out amongst themselves who sleeps where? Or...
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    Wasps in the Coop?

    Do any of you have any problems with wasps nesting in your coops? Over the past several years, we have been having a huge problem with paper wasps building nests everywhere. They are the invasive European variety and are very aggressive. They have almost completely displaced the native wasps...
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    What Do I Need To Take Care Of Chicks?

    I am planning to pick up a few chicks (4-6) in the next week or so. What do I need for a brooder? I have a small bird cage that is probably about 18" square. If I cover the sides with cardboard, would that suffice? Do I need a dedicated heat lamp, or would a 100W bulb with a reflector provide...
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    Hello From Nor Cal

    Hi all, new to the forum and to raising chickens. No birds as of yet, but a coop build is in progress. I am pretending the reason is my daughter's FFA project, but I am really looking forward to some fresh eggs ;) My only experience with chickens for the past 25 years has been running the...
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