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    California-Southern

    I’m in Riverside/Jurupa Valley area. What does a dozen eggs sell for around here? Having excess eggs and family is interested in eggs and donating to the chicken feed fund.
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    Self filling water bucket.

    Good to know about that, I had no clue. I have 9 chickens and this is perfect. But good to know if I need a higher water capacity. Thanks!
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    Self filling water bucket.

    I’m in Southern California where it doesn’t get freezing cold. I would think that this could freeze since its all plastic.
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    Self filling water bucket.

    I added a toilet fill valve to a bucket, then connected it to a hose with a timer to come ON every couple of days to refill. It fills with approx. 3 gallons of water. Every few weeks or when needed, I just disconnect the water hose and clean out the bucket.
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    How do you put tarp on a dog cage styled run?

    I have used this grommet kit on tarps and heavy plastic. Should give you a secure hold since it wont let you stretch the plastic. Sold at harbor freight or any hardware store.
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    Mixed feed

    I will need to ask and see if it can be provided.
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    Mixed feed

    I would need to find out, possibly backyard farmer
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    Mixed feed

    Looking at Craigslist, I found an ad for a mixed feed that is sold by the barrel. Contains rolled corn, rolled barely, oat pellets, protein pellets, protein powder and wheat bran. 18-20% protein. Would this be a good primary feed for layers?
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    Nipple/PVC waterer

    Thank you for all the helpful replies. I think I'm going to try and get a nipple set up.
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    Nipple/PVC waterer

    Currently I have a typical waterer set up for my 12 Chickens that consists of a dome. I change the water every couple days. I have seen the nipple waterers that are attached to a pvc pipe then to either a garden hose or some kind of bucket or barrel. My question is: Do you need to flush out the...
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    Sweet PDZ inside coop

    yes, right now I have some vanilla trees hanging and with the PDZ, it has made a difference. Also, hanging sand which bags with water and a few pennies in them deter the flies. Sometimes I feel like I spend too much time in my coop! lol
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    Sweet PDZ inside coop

    Of course I have been having issues with flies this summer inside the coop. I have installed a poop board under the roost with Sweet PDZ and it has helped tremendously. The coop floor has pine shavings and works well. The problem is that at times there is poop on the shavings and attracts the...
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    California-Southern

    Hello everyone, so this week is a scorcher here in So. Cal. I'm in Jurupa Valley. What are you guys doing to keep your chickens cool? I set up a string of misters on the run. It has lowered the air temperature by almost 10 degrees. Plus, I have noticed a few of my chickens just stand and let...
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    What kind of coop bedding do you use?

    Hi, when do you sprinkle DE? everyday?once a week? Month? I'm starting to try this method.
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    Deep litter method question

    i have a flock of 9 chickens. I'm going to try and do the deep litter method. That question I have is, when do you add the Food grade DE? Once a week? Everyday? Also, do you add the DE just where the poo is at are sprinkle it all over and stirr it up? Thank you in advance...
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    Silkies

    Does anyone know where I can get Silkies in or around Riverside, Ca. Thanks in advance
  17. R2RoW

    Hello from Jurupa Valley, CA

    I really don't know, I'll post pics of them when I get a chance
  18. R2RoW

    Hello from Jurupa Valley, CA

    Hello everyone. Learning alot from this site. Starting out with two layers and two pullets. Wish me well. First timer at this.
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