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    question about lighting in small coop?

    My dog house converted into coop (pictures coming soon!!) is nearly completed. Total size is 30" x 40+" ( a little more with 12" nest box) for two standards who are now going on 5 weeks. I'm ready to get them out there but I'm wondering if; A. Should I still keep a light on in the coop? B...
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    Has anyone tried nest boxes in the run?

    I'm just wondering if this would do or if the nest box really needs to be attached to or in the coop. Pictures are appreciated!
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    Math help needed! (Figuring out how much hardware cloth for run.)

    I'm building a covered run for my coop that is 4' deep x 6' long by 5' high. How much hardware cloth should I buy?
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    Help!!! Chicken attacked, skin missing

    My aracauna was attacked today while I was away and I just found her. Her feathers are missing over 25% including skin. She's bleeding but not horribly. I can clearly see muscle in some areas. These are my first chickens and she is 2 years old. Help!!!!
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    three laying hens - Portland, Oregon

    I have an American Aracauna, Buff Orpington, and Wyandotte that I would love to trade for some bantams. The girls are about two years old now and are great layers but too big for my yard.
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    hen and dog, odd behavior?

    I have a 7 month old buff orpington hen that I can only assume is coming into her own as I caught my dog unusually "interested" in her and watched him attempt to mount her much to my surprise. I brought him inside right away of course but I can't believe what I saw! The terrible thing is they...
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    All my hens in the same nesting box!

    Well I have three hens and three nesting boxes but they all want to stay in one! They looks so funny all piled up, it gives me a giggle every night, but I'm wondering if there is any way I can lure them into the other boxes. No one is laying just yet.
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    need advice on introduction

    I bought two chicks in mid-april. Well turns out one was a rooster so he had to go, they aren't allowed in the city limits here. So not wanting to leave her alone I searched all over for another hen to no avail. So I ended up with three more chicks which are about two weeks old right now and are...
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