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  1. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    There is no actual 'run', just a large enclosure with shelves on one side with the nesting boxes (2 rows, 1 up and one underneath that they wont use...I now know why, rookie error lol and some roosts I made out of limbs from the woods, and food and water on the opposite side. They are let out...
  2. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    And again, its not an issue of money. I could buy the Brinsea Ovation 56 (which is what I'm considering since everyone has agreed that that is the best brand) or a slightly smaller model. But my issue is this...a buddy of mine and I decided to do this at the same time for multiple reasons...
  3. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    I guess my set up might be helpful? Birds are free range on plenty of acreage but usually stay within 100 yards of the coop. As far as that it is concerned, it is an old green house attached to the barn that I do not use anymore for that purpose. It is appx 25' wide and 12' deep. I added 2...
  4. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    Brooding seems to be my issue. The original chicks I purchased early last year were supposed to be broody (I've read that the brooding tends to get bread out of them?) , but as it turned out, they were not. I also took in a mixed flock from a friend that was moving and one of the hens...
  5. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    Budget is not really and issue per say, but I don't want to spend $300 on one either as it would be counter productive for the reason I chose to raise chickens. Most of the units I looked at are around $100 give or take and are all similar to the Gracelove 48 Digital Egg Incubator Egg Hatcher...
  6. JustaDad

    1st timer looking for advice...

    Hello. I am new to raising chickens and to this site. We got our first mixed flock last year and I learned a lot from forums on here, it seems as if everyone was a great help to each other so I figured I'd join and maybe help beginners with the mistakes I have made as well. On to my...
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