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    Bald Spot On Back Of Almost Entire Flock Help Please

    I have 11 "girls" 6 different breeds 14 months old they have been laying since last August like clockwork, no Rooster. On 8 of them there is a bare spot starting at the tail and gloing up almost halfway up their backs. They completely bald in this area. I have watched them for several weeks...
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    Help me solve this mystery.

    I have 11 hens that have been averaging 8 eggs/day. I have 3 nest boxes that always have between 1-3 in each of them. Everyday I find 1 or 2 eggs on the floor, there are two spots one is under the next boxes, the other is under the roots (which are on the other side of the coop) I don’t...
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    WTB Midget White Tom Turkey Illinois

    Hi, I am looking for a Midget White Turkey one Tom only. This is for a pet, not dinner. I would prefer a started bird. PM me with availability, $, and location. I am in Illinois, south of Chicago. Thanx,. David
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    Midget Whites loud?

    Hi, I'm not usualy over here, but my wife saw some Midget Whites and wants to get some. I have some "make or break" questions. Are the Toms loud? Do they do a turket version of crowing in the morning like roosters? Woul they get along with my flock of 11 standard chickens? Could...
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    Cabbage Affect Flavor Of Eggs ??

    As posted in numerous other places on this site. I hung a cabbage in the run, to give the girls something extra to do. The 11 of them demolished it down to the core in less than 24 hours. Now the question has come up if they eat a lot of cabbage will this affect the flavor of th eggs...
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    Winter question for those with enclosed runs

    Trying to get ready for winter The question is should I enclose the sides of the run for winter My choices so far are nylon reinforced plastic sheeting all around. plywood sheets. a combination of both, or don’t bother. I was thinking that enclosing the run would give them more room and...
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    final details roosts

    I am using 2x4's for roosts 4" side up/down how ever you want to look at it. - route the edges with a round over bit. ?? - paint the roosts or leave them bare wood. ?? - any type of wood better than another, pine, cedar, oak, etc. - 36" off the floor ? higher / lower? Trying to complete...
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    POP DOOR FINAL DETAILS NEED OPIONS ON MY DESIGN.

    Finishing the details on the coop. The pop door opening is approx 12x18 instead of a hinge or slide I was thinking of having it just come off. The door would fit in the opening like a cork in a bottle. simple eye hook on the inside to hold it in place. I'm not worried about predators...
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    NEW OLDER HEN IS BULLING THE ENTIRE FLOCK INTO SUBMISSION.

    I traded some roosters for a laying hen. The new hen is a year older than the current flock of 11 (13 weeks) The new hen is pecking at the younger 11 to the point where they are cowering in a corner, afraid to come near her. There are no signs of aggression from the 11. Will this work...
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    UPDATED 6/9 CALLING ALL BLACK SHAMO OWNERS -- ROOSTER or HEN see pics

    Rooster or hen ? 13 weeks old. In the morning she/he has been making what I call crowing noises. Thanx, David
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    HELP Black Jersey Giant rooster need new home. FREE ILLINOIS

    Somebody help me!! I have a Black Jersey Giant rooster that need a new home. He is 12 weeks old. Came from Ideal, and is a calm bird, and likes to be petted. I would keep him if he wouldn't crow. He just started this morning. Let me know if you think you can help. Thanx, David
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    My coop UPDATE 07/16 new pictures page 2

    Its a work in progress. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/21580_p1010008.jpg
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    Free RIR or Production Red ROOSTER Mokena, IL

    The rooster is gone, thanx to all those that asked. David Hi, The rooster is either a RIR or a Production Red, came to me as a packing peanut with my order from Ideal. 8 weeks old. Pick up only, I will not ship. I am in Mokena, IL very near the intersection of I-80 and Route 45...
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    Where to buy DE??

    I have been trying to locate some food grade DE to spread on the pine shavings. When I ask at the local feed stores they look at me like I have 2 heads. Need a recomendation of where to buy. on-line or a walk in store. Thanx, David
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    Columbian Rock at TSC

    I happen to be in Louisville, KY for work, and stopped by the local TSC they had Columbian Rock pullets. I am unable to find a picture of what the adults might look like. Does anybody have a pic to post or a website I can go to Already tried feathersite.com which wasn't any help this time...
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    How fast do chicks grow?

    I ordered 12 chicks. My brooder is approx 18"w x 32" long. How many weeks before they out grow the brooder? Thanx, David
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    How many chicks do I order?

    I'm going to order my chicks from Ideal. From thier assorted standard pullets. Delivery will be late Feb My coop is designed for 6 hens. So how many chicks should I order if I want to end up with 6 hens? Any/all advice is always welcome. Thanx, David
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    Automatic vent

    Has anyone ever used one of those automatic foundation vents (8"x16") the kind that open at 70F and close at 40F I was thinkingof mounting them as air vents up at the roof line on two sides of the coop. Thanx, David
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    whay a HANgING feeder or waterer

    Gathering equioment for this spring. Why do you want to hang the feeder and water? What is the reason for getting them off the ground? Thanx, David
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    coop insulation

    Hi, Working on my coop design. I need some suggestions. Should I install insulation in the walls and ceiling? I was thinking of standard roll type fiberglass insulation for 2x4 construction and vapor barrier. The coop is 4'x10'x 7' tall and plan on having than 10-12 layers. I live in...
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