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    The 2nd Rate the avatar of the person above you!

    10!
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    Gender help?

    Thanks everyone! :) I have three EEs and the other two seem a lot smaller and just carry themselves differently. It would be awesome if all seven are hens :) Hopefully, there will be eggs soon and there will be no more suspicion!
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    Gender help?

    Also, I keep looking at "feather patterns", etc. and have done some research but I think I've looked at them all so much it has just gotten more confusing! lol
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    Gender help?

    I'm pretty sure I have 7 hens but about every day I suspect one of them might be a rooster .... mostly, I'm concerned about the silver one, "Nicky". She is bigger and carries herself differently. Longer neck, thicker legs.... but, at about 17 weeks she would already look more like a rooster (?)
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    Hidden Forest Coop

    Nice!!
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    Almost done........ :)

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    The Coop.

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    Rat in my chicken run :( Anyone use peppermint or spearmint oil as rat repellent?

    lol. Well, I suppose on a positive note it smelled really nice!
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    Rat in my chicken run :( Anyone use peppermint or spearmint oil as rat repellent?

    Thank you everyone! I may have to put out some traps. I'm surrounded by woods (and some swampy area) so there are a lot of places for rodents to hide. Oddly enough, I've been so worried about coyotes, foxes, and raccoon it never occurred to me to worry about rats. Ick. Unfortunately, a cat is...
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    Rat in my chicken run :( Anyone use peppermint or spearmint oil as rat repellent?

    This morning I found a big 'ol rat wandering in my chicken run. I have not seen them around before and now I am worried. The chickens were safe in their coop (it is a raised coop, 4 ft. off of the ground, and really...I need to get another job to pay for all of the hardware cloth I've used in...
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    coop floor/ liquid rubber?

    Good to hear. Mine is drying but still sticky today so hoping tomorrow it won't be so tacky. But... I've read that it takes about a week to 'cure'. We'll see, It has been really humid though :( I took the chicks outside today for awhile while I worked on the coop. They sure have a lot of...
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    coop floor/ liquid rubber?

    Just wondering how the floor is holding up now...? I did mine today and am hoping it won't take forever to cure!
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    Just picked up my chicks. Only two survived :(

    Its so sad, isn't it? Hope the remaining 15 are well and happy! Thanks!
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    Just picked up my chicks. Only two survived :(

    That seems like the smart thing to do. I'll probably go that route. Thanks!
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    Just picked up my chicks. Only two survived :(

    Thanks Seann! They still seem to be doing well :) I spoke with the seller and they will refund or send more. I have two days to let them know so I will keep an eye on these two and make sure they continue to do well before deciding. Now I'm worried about the shipping stress and thinking maybe...
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    Just picked up my chicks. Only two survived :(

    Thank you. They are still looking good and drinking plenty. I'll be watchful for pasty butt! I appreciate your help!
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    Just picked up my chicks. Only two survived :(

    I just returned from the post office and only two of the seven chicks I ordered survived :( They are both eating and drinking...looking healthy and happy. Is there anything in particular that I should be watching for? Thanks.
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    coop floor/ liquid rubber?

    Thanks. I'm in northern Michigan; we don't get a very long summer so I'll be worrying more about the cold soon! ;) I did have a friend pick up a gallon of Blue Max Liquid Rubber. It says it is non-toxic and "nearly odorless". Oh, and "translucent blue". I'll do a bit more reading though as I...
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    coop floor/ liquid rubber?

    I'm wondering if anyone has used a liquid rubber floor coating for coops? I'm building a coop (first time :) and had read about Blackjack 57 but that is not available in my area so I was looking for an alternative that would serve the same purpose. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks.
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