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  1. Non Spill Chicken Feeder for Small Runs

    Non Spill Chicken Feeder for Small Runs

    I have been in pursuit of non-spill chicken feeders for a long time. None of the earlier designs that I tried that were claimed as non-spill feeders worked well for me. This includes PVC pipe type feeders as well. I then decided to ask a question in the forum. Thanks to a flurry of great answers...
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    The myth of non-spill chicken feeders

    I believe these feeders simulate the same idea that the recommended bucket feeder has https://www.dineachook.com.au/dine-a-chook-chicken-feeder-small/ I wonder how the inside of these feeders look like. There should be a curved piece bending downwards. Anyone by accident has a feeder like this...
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    The myth of non-spill chicken feeders

    This is a good idea!
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    The myth of non-spill chicken feeders

    My current design looks like this. You can see how much of spillage there is: Maybe I can make a design similar to those bucket feeders but rectangular and sits just outside the coop, where the current feeders are.
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    The myth of non-spill chicken feeders

    Dear Chickenistas, As we all know chickens are masters of spilling their feed. It is in their nature. But the desire to have a non-spill chicken feeder is in the heart of every chicken keeper. Being such a one myself, I have built several PVC pipe style chicken feeders. But none of them worked...
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    Automatic door ideas for a hinged run door

    Thanks for the suggestion. I've actually found a way to make this work. Here is a video of it in action: I think I will prepare a detailed post about it :) Oguz
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    Automatic door ideas for a hinged run door

    Hi there! I would like to pick the brains of chicken DIY'ers for an automatic run door for my small chicken coop. In the past, I've built automatic doors myself (see my post here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/a-raspberry-pi-controlled-diy-coop-door-with-python-code.74113/). But the...
  8. The A-Star

    The A-Star

    Hi There! After building our first chicken coop (see it here) about 3 years ago and using it since then I decided to build a second one. I was motivated by several articles and books on mobile chicken tractors. I especially liked the design in http://catawbacoops.com/. We live in a neighborhood...
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    Review by 'oguzakyuz' in article 'Chicken-Keeping Tips for City Slickers'

    As a city slicker chicken keeper I can attest to the truthfulness of all of these suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
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    Composting chicken run

    I am curious if it is possible to have a chicken run that also works as a composter. I would like to throw a certain amount of food scraps (things that can be composted), leaves, etc. and collect compost from the run to use in my garden. Needless to say, it should not smell as I have neighbors...
  11. Non-frost Ever-Flow Waterer

    Non-frost Ever-Flow Waterer

    Keeping our birds' water from freezing is a difficult job for most chicken keepers. Especially if you live in cold climates, this may turn into an arduous task of replacing the water at least once, sometimes multiple times, a day in winter months. If you have a busy day-time job or are traveling...
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    neck feathers lost together with weird screeching sounds

    Okay, thanks a lot for the responses. I live in Turkey so I am not sure how easy I can find Tylan 50 or its equivalent. But I will try. About the crop, how do I check it? Is it easy to understand by just touching it?
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    neck feathers lost together with weird screeching sounds

    One of my chickens lost most of its neck feathers (video attached). She is also making weird screeching sounds most of the day by extending her neck up in the air and letting out air. It almost looks like she is trying to crow. It sounds like a car brake. Until a few days ago she has been mostly...
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    albendazole usage help needed

    Unfortunately my chicken died. It was already very week before giving the first dose. I think I was too late in starting the treatment. Thanks for the help anyways. I am sure it will be useful in future incidences.
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    albendazole usage help needed

    Thanks for this information. I was going to do it in consecutive days. Given that I dosed my bird on Tuesday, you suggest to give the second dose on Friday and the last dose on Monday?
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    albendazole usage help needed

    Ok, I've given my first dose of albendazole this morning. I plan to continue for 3 days. Will let you know of the results.
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    albendazole usage help needed

    Dear BYCers, I am suspecting that one of my 5 hens is infected with worms. She has been lethargic and pale for quite a long time (3-4 months). Her comb is pale and saggy and egg production has significantly dropped. I think I spotted a worm once in her dropping but can't be sure. From what I've...
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    Comment by 'oguzakyuz' in article 'A Raspberry PI controlled DIY Coop Door (with Python code!)'

    I just did. Thanks for the feedback.
  19. A Raspberry PI controlled DIY Coop Door (with Python code!)

    A Raspberry PI controlled DIY Coop Door (with Python code!)

    Automatic coop doors are lifesavers. Unless you relish waking up like a chicken every day to let your birds out, you will want an automatic coop door. For some of us getting an automatic door is as easy as ordering it online. But for others like me no such option exists (at least without an...
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    Comment by 'oguzakyuz' in article 'The Lemony Coop'

    Thanks a lot for the feedback. We are indeed enjoying some high quality eggs. In fact it has been months since we bought market eggs and the coop may have already paid for itself:)
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