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    Cost of baby chicks

    I stopped by the feed store today and, of course, stopped by the chicks to see what was available. I noticed they were asking about $5 for a baby roo (various breeds) and $4 for standard size pullet chicks. Not that it would break the bank (I spend that on gas to get to the store) but this...
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    The coop got a big boost from some elves...

    The coop has been slow going between the weather, modifying the plan mid construction, and indecision. I was very excited to get a big boost from my very supportive family who primed and put the first coat of red paint on the coop. What a difference paint makes for anything made out of...
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    Useless cat not so useless

    After 14 years, the fluffy white lump on the 5th stair finally caught another mouse. I think it makes two in his entire lifetime. I think I've stepped on more mice than he's caught. My wife was headed to the shower this morning when I heard a wifey distress signal.:o Sure enough, a headless...
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    Forgot I left the chickens out

    I've been leaving the top off of the brooder for short spells to let the chickens stretch their legs. Well, I forgot about them for about three hours and by the time I remembered, they had painted the floor all around the brooder in poo. WOW, THAT'S A LOT OF POO! I can't believe they'll be...
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    Incredible Traffic

    This site is just overwhelming! Who knew that there were so many chicken fans/growers! Great job keeping the environment friendly, too. It's always a surprise to find that the person giving me advice could be 30 years older or 30 years younger than me!
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    Tried some oatmeal today

    I had some leftover oatmeal from breakfast and decided to give it to the chickens... no manners, those chickens... nearly ripped the spoon out of my hand! :o Guess they like it.
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    Chicken anxiety?

    <<snoop clip>> Oh, and I didn't tell my neighbors (I live on an acre), but my coop plans blew away and I lost the sheet with the elevation view. He brought it to me on Saturday... awkward... This cat has got to get out of the bag before any more time goes by or someone else finds out.
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    This may seem obvious, but what about nails?

    Do any of you have siding nailed to sheathing? I have a plywood sheathing skin on the coop and want siding, but hadn't really given much thought to having to clinch all of the nails on the inside. The frame is more post and beam type, so there aren't many (o.k.-there aren't any) wall studs to...
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    These are awkward girls, right? About 3-4 wk old BOs

    I got 4 chicks a few weeks ago at our local feed store. Sometimes I look at them and think cock a doodle doo, other times I just see girls and can't believe I thought otherwise. One of them looked like he/she was getting a little pink, but I now think it may have gotten a small cut and bled...
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