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    Thoughts on this shed as a chicken coop?

    Hi all, just looking for some quick opinions on using this shed as a chicken coop. We have 6 chickens now, and I wouldn't mind having up to 10 or so. I'm planning to add: a couple of windows to the 'back' nesting boxes under the windows (so the 'back' will become the 'front' and will be similar...
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    Another "our chickens are boycotting the coop" thread

    Hi all, Our girls were hatched last July and just started laying in the last couple of weeks. At the same time, they've all started sporadically refusing to go in the coop at night. Usually at least 3 (out of our 6) don't go in. Tonight it was a full 100% mutiny. We haven't changed the coop or...
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    First egg, birds hatched July '24 - isn't it a little early?

    Hi all, we got our first egg today!! We were so excited!! But I'm wondering if it's a fluke, or the start of regular laying.. Our chickens hatched in late July last year and never started laying before the winter hit. I know they slow down and/or completely stop laying when the days are short...
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    First night outside, should I ignore if they cry?

    Hi all, our 5-to-6 week old chicks tend to call/chirp (cry) to us at dusk when it's time to come inside for the night. But in general it seems like they're ready to stay out. Should I ignore them if they cry? I'm worried it might mean they're cold. Some details: Our daytime temps are maxing...
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    Is our heater set too high or something?

    Over the past week I've noticed most of our chicks (about 1 month old) aren't sleeping under the heater as much. Our AC is set to 73 so I thought they'd still want heat for a week or two more. The heater is angled so they can get a low end or a high end if they want. It's my first time raising...
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    Questions from a semi-beginner

    Hi all, we are currently raising a batch of 6 hens and I have a few questions if anyone has time :) at what age should we start to switch them from all-you-can-eat 24/7 buffet, to just "we're feeding you twice a day, the rest is up to you"? We plan to let them do a lot of free-ranging in our...
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    Hi all :)

    Hi everyone, I'm Mike. My fiance and I are just starting our first chicken flock, and of course I came here with questions that I'll post separately. Here's some info about us! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - sort of, I worked on a farm for 10 years when I was a...
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