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    Introducing a Rooster into my flock of 1 year olds.

    Just looking for any tips and tricks other might have or have used to make this process smoother. Recently just threw another Roo in there with them and had to take him out and give him back to the previous owner b/c he was keeping two of my ladies from the flock all together.
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    COOP Temperature???

    Its around the mid 90's sometimes during the day. Is there a such thing as too hot inside the coop????
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    outside time ?'s

    My babies are all around 8+weeks old now and in there coop. Havent had the time with the weather to let them out. Today is supposed to be nice, however I dont have there run up yet but the coop is in a chin link dog fence that is about 4-1/2' high with NO TOP! My question is does anyone think I...
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    My babies are all grown up and moved out :(

    Everything set up before the ladies arrive from there outside time! WOAH Look how high we are!! I think they may attempt to eat all there litter! lol Well now off to take some anxiety meds so I don't go out every 10 min to check on them! lol J/k BUT SERIOUSLY!
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    DE application ?'s

    Just bought a 50lb bag today at the local feed store. Now for the questions!!! I have an 8x8 coop using sand as litter. What is best way to apply it to the litter and how much should I put down??? Also how often is this needed to be done?
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    Waterproofing OSB Floor

    What do you use/ what should/could I use???? ( I'll be using sand as litter F.Y.I. if this helps or makes a difference) Thanks for all advice and help!!!
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    Sand in the coop!!! What to scoop with????

    Just curious as to how everyone using sand as litter was scooping out the poop??? Would be cool is there was some giant pitchfork like cat litter scooper!!! Just wanna be working smart not hard ! Thanks for the comments!
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    Outside time for the first time TOGETHER

    Just introduced a week ago and now everyone is getting along nicely. Ready to finish the coop and them be outside in the sunshine 4 good!
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    nest boxes

    Is 12" deep enough for boxes?
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    $$$$

    Saw a Turkey go for $45 at auction today. Wonder how much profit the made??? Anyways WOW!
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    Deep sea fishing net

    Has anyone used or know of anyone to use this to cover there run with???? If so are they're any Cons to using this as run cover?? I'm considering this as oppose to hardware-cloth as it will be much easier and have to use less lumber to install. Please post your thoughts, facts, concerns!! Thanks.
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    Hardware Cloth

    Where is the best place to purchase? What size is best for run?? How tall can you get this???
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    Hate This Part!

    Put the 4 wk olds with the 6 wk olds today. Now all the little girls are huddled in one corner and every time they come out or near certain birds they get pecked HARD. Is there anything I should watch for, I know this is normal to establish new rank structure amongst them. Its just making me...
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    ??? Introductory Today or wait????

    My 6 Tetra Tint pullets are 5-1/2 weeks today, big and fully feathered. My 8 Production Reds are at 4 weeks today, not feathered all the way and the majority of them stack up to half the size or more than half the size of the big TT's. They have been side by side able to see each other since...
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    Eating Grass????

    Was wanting to grow a grass bed inside the run I'm soon to build and was curious if anyone knew if there is a certain type of grass that chickens like more than others???
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    Coop roosts (Please Post your pics)

    If anyone at all has pics of there roost in there coops or someone elses for that matter. Please post pics or advice trying to get an idea of how I want to build mine. Here is a pic of the coop if it helps, its an 8x8.
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    (PICS) The Reds 1st day outside

    2 more weeks and hopefully everyone is outside in the coop for good.
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    Using sand as litter????

    Was curious how many are using sand as litter??? As well as how to clean out sand?? Is there a pitch fork or some way to modify one so its like a kitty litter scooper??? Any Ideas/advice is greatly appreciated.
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    Infamous Tail, toe, vent, and feather pecking/pulling

    I have 8 Production Reds. They are the worst ever at pecking at each other. I've had to apply blu-kote to the tail feathers multiple times on certain birds. The windows in the room are mostly blacked out and they are under red light. Are there any other remedies or preventative thing i can do...
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    What can I say?? Tha ladies love me!! PICS

    Stuck my hand in the brooder earlier to move the water around and this is what happens. Never knew I could love a bunch O' birds so much!
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