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  1. Matthewob

    New chicks ? regarding Marek's with and older flock

    Hi All, I've been a passive observer of BYC for the last 2 years as I have introduced a backyard flock to my wife and sons. My first flock was great. We had them for a few years and then gave them to my cousin who has a farm and a large flock where they can live long into there decreasing egg...
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    Perch hight for Silkie Bantams?

    Hi All, I have a mix flock of chicks which include three Silkie Bantams. I've never owned Silkies and I've heard they can't fly much at all. How high should the perches be off the ground? Thanks, Matthew
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    Wire size for House floor?

    Hi again, Thanks to all for your previous responses about my run fencing. Another question I had is about the hen house floor. It is a raised house and I'm going to use a wire floor. Any advice on what size the wire should be? I've seen both 1/2 by 1 and 1 by 1 welded wire used. (There is...
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    Newbie seeks advice

    Hi All, so glad I found this Forum! I raised chickens as a kid and learned a lot and had a great time, but like many lovers of the mighty fowl I ended up loosing several birds to the dreaded coon. Back then I used 2X2 welded wire in a enclosed coop but their was no "house" just wire on the...
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