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    Mites or some small bug not to worry about?

    To top off my bear close call today noted in another post, I am concerned I may have mites. I am attempting the deep litter method, and while going to agitate the existing bedding and add a new top layer I discovered some small insects that may be mites. It was hard to get a clear photo, but was...
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    Bear visit

    A bear checked out my birds today. Luckily, my Ring cameras went off and I was able to turn on the microphone and scare it away. I’m assuming it will return. I I’ll likely order an electric fence tonight. Any recommendations on one or other ideas to deal with this?
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    Limping

    I noticed one of my birds limping today and she’s holding one of her legs up. Does anybody notice anything suspicious in the attached pictures? I don’t see anything obvious myself. First timer here. Thank you.
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    Chickens for Backyards great experience

    I’m just putting up a post with praise for my experience ordering from Chickens for Backyards. I ordered 6 pullets that shipped to NY mid February. I received extra in my order. All survived both shipping and now 17 weeks and healthy. I may possibly have one rooster but not sure at this time...
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    Some pictures of my flock at 13 weeks

    The flock just hit 13 weeks. I’m itching to add a few more but am holding off. Do I have more than 1 rooster? I think there is one among them.
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    Roosting bar opinion and suggestions wanted

    I posted some coop build pics in another thread. I want to get some feedback and suggestions on my roosting bar setup before getting the birds in. In summary, I setup for same level roosting bars. 6x6’ coop. Roosts are 18” off each side and 5’ long each side. Cross bar roost is 36” across on...
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    First time coop build

    I’m scrambling to finish up by the weekend. Roof, paint, hardware cloth work primarily left for now. The two windows and associated trim over nesting boxes will be done once windows are in. Rear cleanout doors will have hardware cloth in upper for now and a secondary door to close that off to be...
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