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    Can a Raccoon or Opossum chew, or tear thru, secured chicken wire?

    I am a NEW EGG and have a question: Can a Raccoon or Opossum chew, or tear thru, well secured chicken wire, and if so, how long does it typically take either one to do so? With all due respect, I am not looking for opinions, I am seeking feedback from anyone / everyone who can speak from their...
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    Predator alert system, cheap, effective, even works on bears

    Here is a really nice predator alert system that not only wakes you up but scares off the predator at the same time. It is a simple device / booby trap, that is trip wire activated and fires off either a 12 gauge shotgun shell BLANK or an optional 12 gauge shotgun shell loaded with a non lethal...
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    "New Egg" introduction

    Hello to everyone here at BYC, what fun site, and thank you for being here as our guide in getting started. My wife and I are "NEW EGGS" and built our first chicken coop, got 4 chicks, 1 Astra White and 3 Rhode Island Reds, kept them in the brooder while fuzzy, put them out in the sun when...
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    Never had chickens before, got 4 now.

    Do they need a little night light or are they OK in the pitch black darkness of the coupe? I read where someone said they need some light at night so they can get up on, or down from, the roost during the night? Can chickens see in the dark? I am thinking they are OK in the dark, does anyone...
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