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  1. beatrixkiddo

    How often should i use DE?

    I am currently using the deep litter method in my coop. I also use DE in the coop and dust my birds with it as well. How often should I be using it? I have only used it once so far because this is my girls first week outside in the coop.
  2. beatrixkiddo

    How often can i feed scraps?

    I have 6 hens that are 8 weeks old. They have access to their regular feed 24/7, but i like to supplement them with kitchen scraps. I know what kinds of things I can give them, i'm just not sure how often. Can I give them scraps everyday? We have scraps or leftovers just about everyday and I...
  3. beatrixkiddo

    What do I need in my run?

    I have a coop with an attatched run that is almost complete. I have all of the necessary thinks in the coop ( nest boxes, food, water, roosts, ect...) but am unsure what all I need in the run. I also have food and water in the run. Are there any particular items that your hens really enjoy in...
  4. beatrixkiddo

    Sand in run, but what about in the coop?

    my coop/run is almost completed. I am planning on having a sand floor in the run but am not sure if I should use sand in the actual coop? Are shaving or straw better for the actual coop?
  5. beatrixkiddo

    What is DE?

    And what is it for and how do I use it? I did a search but came up empty handed. Thanks.
  6. beatrixkiddo

    what is DE?

    I have absolutely no clue what it is. can someone fill me in?
  7. beatrixkiddo

    Who insulates their coop in Texas?

    I live in central Texas and I was wondering if I really need to insulate my coop? I have 4 RIR's and 2 EE's. My coop is draft free and has straw in it to help keep them warm.
  8. beatrixkiddo

    question about adding new chicks

    I have 4-3 weeks old RIRs and I am wanting to get 2-1 week old Ameraucanas. Can I place them in the same brooder together since they are all still relatively young and close to the same age?
  9. beatrixkiddo

    Question about hardware cloth

    Where is the best/cheapest place to purchase harware cloth? I am having trouble finding any that is wider than 36" and the studs on my coop are 4' apart so 36" will not work.
  10. beatrixkiddo

    Help with house to coop transition

    I live in central Texas and it will be the middle of winter when my chicks are old enough to go out to their coop. What do I do? I know that our winters here are not that bad but it wont be 70 degrees outside either. Do I heat the coop with a heat lamp( a heat lamp in a wooden structure filled...
  11. beatrixkiddo

    How long do I have?????

    I have 4-3 week old RIR's. They are currently in a large tote in my house. I am currently working on the coop, but would like to know how long i have before they go outside.
  12. beatrixkiddo

    Help with coop design!!! PLEASE!

    I have 4- 2 week old Rhode Island Reds and I am going to start on their coop shortly. I have been scouring the internet for the perfect coop and I think that I have found it. Problem is that I cannot find the plans for it. Here is the link to the picture of what I want it to look like...
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