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    Crooked beak

    This is exactly what I've read. I'm hoping shes okay out in the coop with the other girls. I don't have the room to keep the brooder inside anymore.
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    Crooked beak

    I've read about crooked beak chicks I have the general gist. I tried feeding her yogurt and soft stuff she looked at like I was dumb. Lately I have been putting my girls(a little over 6 weeks) outside during the day until I finish their coop up. They are ready I am not predator proof enough i...
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    Seeds for fodder

    This is my second post or so. Have done a lot of research and reading on these forums and elsewhere. I have stumbled across the fodder idea. Turning a pound of grains into 4 to 6 pounds of feed. I understand barley and wheat are the best options but I am unsure of the best place to buy these in...
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    Noob egg hunter

    Noob egg hunter
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    Chicken coop location

    Thanks for the info squad leader. Opens many new options. Sorry for the repetitive questions. So you use your tractor as shelter.and let your chickens out ? Do you still move a tractor during the winter and snow? Also does just putting hay in keep it dry on the ground if it's raining? I know the...
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    Chicken coop location

    I read the arch article. That is a nice idea. My question is what about winter? Being in NY what do I add to make it warm? Do you still add living space or just roosts?
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    Chicken coop location

    Great info thanks. That thing looks like it could be quite heavy! I think you're probably right about the fence around the playground I'm the future. Is there a coop attached to it? From what I read it said a coop is not needed then went on to describe what is like a coop. I like the tractor...
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    Chicken coop location

    The electric is a great point. I am home almost all the time but better safe than sorry.
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    Chicken coop location

    So I've decided to get 6 hen chicks and start from there. I've done a ton of reading on these forums and google. I am somewhat prepared knowledge wise. At least more than I was a few months ago. I post3d a picture of our property surrounding our house. I marked s few locations and not sure if...
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    Safe spot for coop?

    What size run do you guys suggest for 12 hens? And do you have any cheap methods of wiring? Everything I'm finding is going to be like 200 to wire in.
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    Safe spot for coop?

    If letting the chickens free range how do you keep predators out if the run is open during the day?blackdog something simple looking like yours.
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    Safe spot for coop?

    First time chicken owner here. I have an area behind my house somewhat wooded at the moment. Working on clearing it but was wondering if some trees around coop are okay predator wise? I attached a picture of where I would like to put it. I will take down all of those trees standing 35 yards...
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