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    How often to change water?

    In hot temperatures how often should I be changing the water for my chickens? Lets call hot above 85 deg F outside. My waterers are the conventional kind, no nipple waterers. 2 -3 times a day? Thanks, Alex
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    Coop construction ideas for newbies.

    I subscribe to The Family Handyman magazine. I've found it to be a helpful magazine for all sorts of ideas and projects around the house. The current July/August 2014 copy highlights the construction of a garden shed. The exact one described may be a bit too much for a chicken coop, I think it...
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    One lethargic Silkie

    Our one silky is lethargic. She is one of 4. Others are a Lavender Orpington, D'uccle, and Americana. They are all fine, perhaps with looser stools than normal, but I'm figuring that is due to the increasing temps. Its getting up to lower 80's here in the day and I've heard hens will pass more...
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    First eggs

    Our small flock has begun laying. Question that I can't seem to find the answer for. Do you generally eat the first couple of eggs, or wait for a couple of eggs to be laid first? Reason I ask is because I've read about the first eggs possibly coming out in odd shapes. Ours are perfect...
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    My coop build

    We got our chickens given to us about 2 weeks ago. I'm now building a coop for them starting in the garage where it isn't completely freezing cold. Some pics. I built it on skids to be able to move it around as right now in the winter I won't be able to place it where I'd really like to...
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    New to us chickens

    My wife and I had been discussing getting chickens and out of the blue, friends of ours called and asked if we wanted their chickens. Of Course we said yes. We now have 5, all different breeds. I built a temporary shelter in our unheated garage for them until I buy or build a coop for outside...
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    Size of chicken coop

    I'm in the design stages of a chicken coop I'll be building in the next few months. I'm looking at a design for 12-15 chickens. Rhode Island Reds and Buff orpingtons. I'm shooting for 4sq ft per bird in the coop. 4x15=60. I need a coop with about 60 sq ft. To keep it easy for the sake of my...
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    Beginner flock questions

    Hello, I've read a couple of books and done some online research of chickens so far. Read through this Forum also. I've got a basic idea of how this all works, and have some questions. My wife and I would like some chickens mainly for eggs, meat secondary. I think a dual breed is a good...
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