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    New roo behavior (and skeletal issues?)

    I'm feeling a lot of feelings right now so bear with me. I found a 10 week old cockerel on a local re-home group. The poster had a few others, included a lot of information about each, and generally seemed to be knowledgeable, responsible, and careful with her birds. I contacted her with a few...
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    Looking for a roo - size considerations

    I want to add a rooster to my flock of 11. They are about 16 weeks old right now. I have standard sized chickens - orpingtons, EE, Australorp, cochins, black star, wyandottes, etc. I considered a bantam roo so if he turns into a jerk, at least he's small and won't be so intimidating (I have...
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    Pine shavings in an open run?

    My run is only half covered. Our soil is sandy but there's a layer of topsoil over it so I'm looking to add some kind of litter for the summers just to deep-litter the poop and keep everyone's feet clean. In the winter the whole thing will be covered so it will be less of an issue. I don't want...
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    Biosecurity - purposeful exposure to other flocks

    I'm getting chickens in the spring. There have never been chickens on our property, so it's as much of a clean slate as possible. That said, we have neighbors about 1/4 mile away who have chickens, as well as a few friends who have chickens. Our kids are all friends. There is bound to be...
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    Foundation for pre-built coop - treated lumber vs gravel - northern Wisconsin

    I'm planning on buying a coop from a builder about an hour away. They will deliver it. They recommend a gravel pad to set it atop. After doing some research, the 'best practice' seems to be to build a frame of treated wood, level, then add 4-6" gravel. Easier than a slab, but... it means a lot...
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    Direction considerations for new coop - northern WI

    I'm finding myself overwhelmed with decisions - I'm planning buying a coop like the one attached. Ive never had chickens before. I have 5 acres but because of snow I want to keep it close-ish to the house. How do I decide which direction to 'face' it? I figure the windows should probably face...
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