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    fire ants

    I have read on here that some people have a problem with fire ants. A spot treatment I have used to good effect is bleach and amonioa, this is the how .On a 12" mound pour 1/4 cup bleach wait 30 seconds then pour 1/4 cup amonioa . It will degrade to salt water. Do not mix the two as you want the...
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    List Your Top 3 Mistakes............

    I am chicken mistake free as I don't have any,and hope to stay that way because of byc some day I'll have some.
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    Reply to asher: As shown that particular box is 97lb. as weighed on a commercial scale. It can easily be moved by two people. Please keep in mind this is the basic unit. if you need a different size or box count ,I can do that . Basicaly what ever you might need.I will e-mail price as shown.
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    nesting box question

    reply to silkiechicken : You are as preceptive as usual .I know she could turn around and eat it, but my thought was it just might break the habit as she was going between her legs and eating just the inside part. I appreciate every ones input.
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    Normal Behavior

    Gracie_Chickie; Something I've done that seems to work quite well. When chicks are born and I've got them in a tub in the house, with a heating pad and a towel wrapped around pad, one of the first things I do is to put Karo(white) syrup, about 2 tablespoons in their water. Any chicks not up to...
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    found a great design!

    Just my idea 1/4" hardware cloth won't allow chickens toes through, thus no sore feet less sagging at 2'x2The more wires per in. the less sag to prevent predators from having dinner at your place. Use 1/2 " hardware cloth underneath with an air gap of at least 2" This morning I looked a the...
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    Chicken Food

    I have a question ; Has anybody ever tried feeding chickens fish innards, etc for higher protein. As I have a few that like to eat the feathers of another hen. And I'm not sure why. It's not over-crowding, not too many roosters, and it's not low-quality feed. I've heard that it's just the...
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    nesting box question

    I read on byc about someone having a problem whith a chicken eating her eggs. Today at wal-mart I saw a colender that looked as if it might solve the problem as it would be difficult for the hen to standup and peck the egg there . Has anyone used the shape of a colender for a nesting box? I...
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    feedback

    I just would like to let everyone know it was byc and the predator section in particular that inspired me to build for sale my predator resistant roosting boxes. it seems to me that I have become as addicted to chickens as you good people are, and I thank you for it.
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    DON'T READ THIS

    I clicked on it but i didn't read it:cd
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    reply to mr rooster red after rereading your post I relized I missed part of it yes sir I could place a catch tray between the top floor and the bottom box however that would be a custom order .The unit I have shown is a basic unit. I will build to meet the customers needs as I know one size...
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    dog house or small chicken coop wanted in Forest Grove or Portland, OR

    Reply to Rosyposyosy: Please take a look in buy,sell trade giveaway section on BYC under predator resitant roosting boxes, see the pictures. I would like to let you know that I can make a single 2x2x2, 4sq.ft. In other words I can make a single box which is 4 sq. ft. Large enough for one full...
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    Reply to chickerdoodle 13: Those boxes as shown only weigh 97 lbs. So shipping costs should be very reasonable. If needed I can compartmentize to whatever size you require. Please reply with the state you reside in. We're near Houston Tx. I agree, they do need to be weather protected in some...
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    Rooster-Red It is 1/4 in. hardware cloth, and I've been using mine now for 3 yrs. and tho I don't clean boxes every day, which allows droppings to dry in hot weather pretty quick. As I mentioned before, I use a garden towel, beings it's small and just pull it out and it goes to burn pile or can...
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    reply to joe joe:Yes ,either I or the care giver could paint them any other color that they might require as the boxes are painted with an industrial grade aluminum paint as a rust inhibitor even though the wire is galvanized ! The paint will about double the useful life of the box and seal the...
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    Stressed out hens

    If this is a young chicken, it takes up to and about 7 mos. for them to start laying. Not sure if different breeds have a variance. I have bantams and one mixed?Sometimes weather can be a factor. But changing environments and any disruptions can always be a question when will they start laying...
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    Lost 3 chicks last night!

    Reply to Chickenwoods: I know exactly how you feel, had 3 small Serama's, very tame and lovable. I turned them out for the day and a hawk flew in and de-capitated all three in a matter of minutes, but left the bodies. My heart was broken over something I had come to love very much. They are a...
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    reply to nccatnip: my friend has hers about 18" off the ground with a cement block in front of it ,with the door latched in the open posistion, her chickens have no trouble getting in or out. thanknyou for your input.
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    reply to ozark hen: these boxes aren't desinged to keep a chicken in they are desigined for egg laying and roosting in a safe place. if you don't have a predator problem then i would agree with you . in other words they are designed to keep predators out not to keep chickens in.thank you for...
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    predator resiant roosting boxes

    Reply to Txchiknranchers: Boxes are 2x2x2ft. And the floor can be reinforced by using 1/4" hardware cloth over 1/2 hardware cloth, raising the weight capacity of the floor to approximately 20lbs. Thank You for your interest.
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