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  1. Gigiintheforest

    Way to go Xanthippe!

    Our first egg! From our 20 week old Easter Egger - Xanthippe. Way to go Xanthippe!
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    Help! Heat index next week predicted to be 111! Should I install an air conditioner?

    Yes, that's right - 111 degree heat index and it's only May. The actual temp will be around 88 but humidity bumps it up tremendously. I'm worried about the girls in their coop at night. We have an old small air conditioner that I could cut a hole in the wall and install. Does anyone use an...
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    When should my chicks go outside?

    My chicks are six weeks old today and I'm moving them into the large coop inside. When can I let them safely into their run? I think I'm just a bit nervous. Their run is fence with a 7 foot fence, sunk into the ground 18 inches and covered with cable wire and chicken wire. It should be safe...
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    Golf netting for run cover?

    Has anyone used golf netting for their run cover? It is advertised to be very strong but is a bit expensive. However if it works better than bird or deer netting it might be worth it.
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    How much ventilation should be in the coop?

    I'm converting a storage shed (10X12) into my new coop. I know ventilation is extremely important but am not sure how much and what kind. Any thoughts?
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    Roof for run?

    Hi Everyone - I'm new to BYC although have been lurking for awhile to learn all about my 11 new chicks. Three days old and still in the brooder and I'm in love. I'm building their 12'X20' run now. Anyone have ideas about a roof? I thought goat panels covered with hardware cloth as we have...
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