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    Sand in the coop?

    I have two coops and two runs. Both coops have a sand floor with a mix of sweet PDZ (stall refresher) mixed in. For my chickens, I will never use anything else. There is no smell. It is easy to clean. It does not harbor mites. Flies are not an issue. The chickens like it for dusting. The...
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    Suggestions to adding lighting for improved egg laying during winter months

    Just last Sunday I added a 24" LED light on a digital timer for the same reason. It works great and the LEDs are expected to last 50,000 hours without using much power. I bought them at a home center. It is plenty bright and seems like it will hold up well in a dusty environment because it's...
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    Did you/would you anchor your run posts?

    Hey Husker, For my run, I purchased pressure treated 4 x 4s rated for in-ground use. They are about twice the price of treated lumber for above ground. I used 16 of them for my run, all buried 24" but NOT in concrete. I've used the same technique for projects that are now 15 years old and...
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    Sick chick, twisting head, backing up??

    I sent you a PM. This truly sounds like wry neck to me.
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