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    poop board scraper solution

    My poop board is about 2.5' deep and 5.5' wide. It is also close to the roosts to maximize the usable space underneath. Recently I saw a "shrub rake" and bought one. It is an excellant poop board scraper. It is about 9" wide and works wonderfully for cleaning the large area. It also has a...
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    which would you keep?

    I have 25 hens (mixed flock) and until recently only 1 barred rock rooster. He is a pretty good rooster - not too rough on the hens, not too people aggressive, and alerts to predators (got the attention of the flock and me prior to a fox attack). 2 days ago I added 2 more roosters. A yound...
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    First hatch complete with detailed analysis - warning long post

    I have just completed my first hatch of eggs in an incubator. I am using a Little Giant incubator with automatic turner. The temperature was maintained at 99.5F and the humidity was 30-40% for the first 17 days and then raised to 55-60%. Due to a calculation error and eagerness, the eggs were...
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    coop flooring question

    I am starting construction on my coop and run. The coop is going to be about 5 1/2 ft by 12 ft and the run is being debated, but likely in the 4-500 sqft range. The run will have 2x4 wire fencing in the 4-6' height with hardware cloth around the bottom. Eventually I want to let the chickens...
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