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    Found some cost-effective coop/run building materials

    We're adding an additional "module" to my existing coop so I've been to several lumber/DIY stores lately. I scored some scrap pieces of plexiglass by looking inside one store's off-cuts/trash bin where they cut plexiglass for customers. Perfect fit for winter window covers! $1 a piece. Same...
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    Can +/-6 week olds have plain yogurt?

    All my Big Girls over the years have enjoyed a bit of plain yogurt as a treat, given maybe once a week or less. Wondering if my Littles (2 BAs and 1 EE) would be ok with a bit of yogurt? Again, not routinely, just every once in a while. Not sure if it is too much calcium at this point in their...
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    CenTX: ISO Black Australorp and EE/OE/Ameraucana hens or pullets

    Hoping to add two, possibly three more girls to my current pet flock of two (a 3 y.o crossbeak OE hen and her 3 y.o. black australorp "sister"). I'm only interested in black australorps and the easter eggers/olive eggers/ameraucanas so my girls can have flockmates of the same feather. Wanting...
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    Vehicle storage: Shelter Logic vs metal carport frame vs custom carport

    Looking for some advice for those who have either a metal DIY carport frame setup, or maybe a Shelter Logic 'vinyl-type' clearspan garage. Our situation: Our 3rd vehicle is a beloved 1985 Toyota Landcruiser who used to live inside our barn. Too inconvenient to get in/out when we want to drive...
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    Here's a source for thermal insulation rolls

    Might be useful for those building/remodeling their coops. If the link doesn't work, just check the Repurposed Materials website and look for rolls of thermal insulation. This company has warehouses in several states with the goal of repurposing and reusing all variety of industrial and...
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    Chickens and the Total Solar Eclipse

    We're in the path of totality for the "The Big Dark", one week away and counting! Of course, weather is currently predicting cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms :rolleyes:. I plan to be at the barn watching my chooks to make sure everyone is ok and to see if they'll decide to go into their...
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    Electrolytes in water: standard timeframe to use?

    Disclaimer: Fay (BA hen) tested positive for MG and MS two years ago and sadly went to The Rainbow Bridge several months after her diagnosis. Fast forward to last month: one of Fay's original flockmates --Celeste (BA, coming 7 y.o.)-- began showing what I believe are MG signs like increased...
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    Do your port ("bucket") feeders keep house sparrows out?

    I've reached a critical point in the nuisance sparrow population at my barn and have ordered a live trap that can hold several sparrows at one time. I'm also looking at changing from hanging feeders (they worked great for about 10 years) to a tote or bucket feeder with the port holes in the...
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    Plug-in timer for coop fan?

    I've bought an indoor/outdoor, 3-speed, covered motor fan that I'll position somewhere outside my coop. I'd like it to blow into or across the window(s) for interior coop cooling. I plan to site the fan underneath a roof overhang to further protect from the weather, although it is outdoor rated...
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    Those pesty bees...

    They're b a-a-a-a ck again, since we've had a few welcome days of less than freezing weather. Today in the 80's here and feral bees are swarming my hanging chicken feeders. I changed the feeders out for wet chicken mash dishes and plan to hang a couple of open sugar water feeders away from the...
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    Some good news: crossbeak pullet's beak trim

    Well, some good news on this forum. Took my 22 week young pullet, Blanche, to my vet yesterday to evaluate/trim her crossbeak. He used a Dremel and took just enough off, top and bottom, to give me a tutorial on how it is done. Said she is in quite good condition despite her eating challenges...
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    Shower curtain/vinyl sheets for winter winds: how to hang? how to secure?

    Can't believe we're still in catastrophic drought and the wheels are already turning in my brain--winterizing! My new run extension is 8'x10' so this winter I'd like to hang/install clear shower curtains or vinyl panels to go around for rain and wind mitigation. Our temps (Central TX) can jump...
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    Trimming the crossbeak beak: recommendations for dremel-type tools?

    Going forward with plans for Blanche, my Meyer Hatchery EE, coming on 14 weeks old. I'd consider her a 'moderate' crossbeak, although I don't know if there is an official/unofficial description of degrees of crossing. What brand, speed, size, etc. grinding tool :hmm is appropriate, if that's...
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    Cross beak chicken visits Ft. Hood, TX

    While looking for info to help me manage my cross beak, Blanche, I came across this news item: http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/living/traveling-cross-beak-chicken-visits-fort-hood/article_f1673d8e-1342-11ed-9c3e-03229d160255.html
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    SOLD! FOR SALE: Poultry Netting--Heavy Duty 1" Knotted Mesh (Texas)

    SOLD New, in box, unused polyethylene poultry netting with UV inhibitors. Knotted 1" squares, black. Size: 25' x 25'. To cover your outdoor run, or garden. Purchased from this supplier: https://pinnonhatch.com/poultry-supplies/p/heavy-knotted-poultry-netting-1mesh Ordered before I realized I...
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    Ideas Needed: hanging a feed bowl

    One of my Meyer Hatchery girls, Blanche, now 11 weeks old, has developed what I consider a "moderate" crossbeak :( As such, I'd like to purchase/make a deep-dish feeder that can hang underneath the coop. I plan to put "chook mash" in this feeder, twice daily. I add cool water to the crumbles...
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    Indoors to outdoors in super heat: transition options?

    FYI, in Central Texas here, and brother we are hot! Daily temps now consistently in the mid-90's, plus extreme drought. No such thing as "cooling down"--we only get 'less hot' from about 4 am to 10am with mid-hi 70's and then the temperatures rise. The early start to and continuance of this...
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    Some chick grit contains vegetable oil

    Have you noticed that both Manna Pro and TSC Dumor brands of chick grit contain vegetable oil as an ingredient? Just wondering if this is for dust control or some other reason. I had an unopened bag of Dumor chick grit in my feed room for a few months in anticipation of my chick arrival, but...
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    Transitioning chicks to a run (sand)

    My four chicks are coming onto 4 weeks old, brooded inside. All going well so far! Once we've completed construction on the new run extension (2-3 weeks from now?) plans are to transition the girls into the existing run, which has a raised coop. Both existing run and extension run (they'll...
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    Question re: picking up chicks at P.O.--food & water?

    My new chicks are expected for delivery to my post office the second week of May. I've ordered only 4 chicks (that's what I have space for)--yes I know it's not an ideal number to ship. I haven't done 'day-old chicks' in many years so here are some questions: Do I need to open the shipping box...
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