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Chicken hiding, losing head feathers
Hello, I have 12 chickens in an 8X8 coop. 6 Barred Rocks and 6 Rhode Island Reds. They are about 14 months old. One of my Rhode Island Reds has been hiding behind the waterer for 3 days, she seems to be losing the feathers on the back of her head, and the skin looks irritated. She won't come...- rockhound
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New coop, do I need to box in the bottom?
Here is our new chicken coop mostly done. Not sure if I did that right, anyway Assuming I did, there will be a 12X12 run to the left side, I realize I need to box in the bottom side that is exposed to the run, but does the whole bottom need to be (hardware cloth, lattice, suggestions? Thanks- rockhound
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Okay, bought a turkey poult
This is my first time posting, so here goes. We got our 12 baby chicks last Wednesday, which are all happy and healthy living in a rubbermaid tote for the moment. We were at the hardware store buying some more wood for the chicken coop and surprise! A brooder full of turkey poults. I can do...