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    HELP! Omlet automatic coop door problem

    I purchased the automatic door from omlet and attached to my existing wooden coop. I've had it for about a year now. I get the occasional "wiring fault" error but it is rare and I have figured out how to fix that little "bug" in the system. About 3 days ago my auto door stopped closing at...
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    Sour crop or something else?

    Hey everyone! So I am trying to figure out if my chicken has sour crop or if something else is going on. It's been about a week now. She seemed perfectly fine one day, and acting sickly the next. As soon as I noticed her acting "off" I picked her up and she felt very skinny. Her crop was full at...
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    Looking for a Labrador!

    Hey everyone! I live in North Carolina, around the Charlotte area. I am looking for a labrador retriever puppy. Does anyone know someone within 100 miles of Charlotte, NC that breeds them? Thanks!
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    Raccoon problem...Help with roof for dog run

    Hey BYC family! So I've been using a 10x10 dog kennel for my coop for a couple of yrs now. Works great for my girls. I have a roof over the top to keep them dry, protected from hawks, etc. Problem is, I have a trash panda (raccoon) getting in thru the top and bothering my sweethearts. He injured...
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    Integrating the big scaredy chickens

    So I've introduced younger pullets into my flock every year with no real issues. No major bullying. I've been fortunate! This year, I only raised 4 sweethearts and I decided to raise them outside with the big girls. They have had their own quarantined section within the coop/run. I was expecting...
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    Heat plate outside?

    Hello BYC friends! After raising 3 flocks in the house, I'm never doing it again! lol I love being close to the babies, but now that I've got my "chicken cam" up and running, I'm moving to the great outdoors this year! The natural way :) I've got plenty of space to set them up in my current...
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    Automatic water suggestions?

    Hi everyone! Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions! I currently have a 5 gallon bucket water system I use for my flock, but I refill it frequently especially as summer rolls around. I'm interested in getting an automatic watering system that hooks directly to a hosepipe for a constant...
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    Does anyone own a toyota prius c?

    Hey guys! I trust everyone in here with info on my sweet chickens, so I figured why not ask about other important things? I am considering the purchase of a 2013 toyota Prius C. I have quite a commute to work and am looking for great gas mileage and reliability. Does anyone have wisdom on this...
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    Inside for bad weather?

    So I live in NC and we are supposed to get this hurricane florence in a couple days. I live near charlotte, so we are expecting lots of rain and high winds. In this area, you never really know. It could be bad or hardly nothing. My chickens don't seem to mind rain and storms. Their run is...
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    Herb window box for coop

    I want sure where to post this, but I'm thinking about hanging planter boxes on the outside of my coop for growing herbs. I've been reading about the benefits of different herbs for chickens. So I want to try it out. I thought it would be practical and decorative! Has anyone done this? Any...
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    Lethargic with clear fluid from vent

    Hey everyone! When I got home from work today I noticed my sweet Hailey (golden comet) seemed lethargic. She was just standing in one spot. When I pet her she stood still which is very unlike her. She is my feisty girl! She laid a perfect egg today and seemed fine this morning. I decided to...
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    Anything in NC?

    I've never been to a show or event but would love to! Does anyone know of anything that happens in North Carolina? Somewhat close to the Charlotte area.
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    Video camera in the coop

    Hey guys! Just curious if anyone has installed a camera to watch your flock whenever you are away? If so, what kind did you get? I'm thinking about it just for fun! And the occasional predator inspection
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    Egg eating or health problem?

    My RIR is a year old and a great egg producer. Since she started laying, I consistently get one egg a day from her. It's now been 3 days in a row with no eggs. Her last 2 eggs she layer had these dark spots. I'm familiar with speckled eggs, calcium deposits, etc. But this seemed different. It's...
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    Raising mealworms

    Does anyone raise meal worms? Seems easy enough, but would love some starter suggestions.
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    Predator proof roofing

    Hey BYC friends! My chicken coop is a re-purposed 10x10 dog kennel. Over the last year I've made adjustments for predator proofing, etc. Learn as you go! I currently have a tarp like rooftop to keep rain and hawks out. But those slippery racoons can get right in. Does anyone have a good idea for...
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    Out smarting the raccoon...

    Sad to say, a raccoon killed 2 of my hens. He showed up several times and kept beating my defenses. I set a couple of traps and am waiting with rifle in hand. Since the loss of my sweet ladies, I have been altering my security. The last time I saw the raccoon he ran off, but was unsuccessful at...
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    Where does my 7 week old belong?

    Hey guys! So, there was a terrible massacre last night involving 5 escape chickens and coyotes.:hit So I am left with 3 adult hens, a 7 week old pullet, and 6 day old chicks. The hens are all outside together, the day old chicks are in their brooder. So what do I do with the 7 week old? Where...
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    Adding my pullets to the flock

    I currently have 4 laying hens (BOs and RIRs). I have 6 new pullets (Barred Rock, Golden Comet, Ameraucana) that are feathered out and finally living outdoors! They are so happy :woot I have read so much information on introducing new chicks to an existing flock. I decided to go with the...
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    Time to go outside?

    Hey guys! So I got more baby chicks because I am officially obsessed with chickens! :yesss: My first group of lovely ladies are 9 months old, and I waited to put them outside until they just outgrew their brooder. It was around August, and here in NC, it's still hot outside so I wasn't too...
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