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  1. Ichthyguy

    Roosters

    Yardmom. I thought my tolerance would be higher, but when both roosters combs were bleeding, I figured it was time to stop it.
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    Roosters

    Everyone likes some photos. Henry, Hank, and BeeBeeCee
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    Roosters

    I have had to do the subtraction a few times because every clutch had its share of roosters. I give them a good home for ~18 weeks then I attempt to sell them, then they become stew. I know its wrong, and a 5-year-old rooster is on the back nine, however, I am leaning on subtracting the 2...
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    Roosters

    Thanks for the replies, all are very helpful. I dont feel it will ever go back to the 3 roosters coexisting in the same flock. Its hard to see your first rooster being dethroned. And I agree he will never regain his seat because of his injury and age. Truth is, his offspring are very good...
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    Roosters

    I started raising chickens 5 years ago when I rescued a RIR rooster. He has sired many clutches and 2 of his male offspring are part of my current flock of 38 chickens. Henry (Alpha Rooster), and my original rooster was injured when he attacked my son. I isolated him from the flock to...
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    Rhode Island Red and Easter Egger Mix

    for the last two years my RIR rooster and EE have had 8 pullets. 7 have been red 1 of the eight is a black sheep. Would this be some recessive trait? I attached pictures of the rooster, mommy hen, typical red offspring, and the dark mix.
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    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    I went from 5x10 to 10x10. The design just happened, but I do like the high/low coop design. In the addition, I added 2 5x12 closeable vents, a 14x21 window, and the 26x26 skylight that I modified to also vent. Ventilation appears to be working well. The area has to be more comfortable...
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    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    Good lord, no more chicks for me. I have broody jail set up now and it is working well.
  9. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    Wanted to update...I decided to add an addition.
  10. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    Thank you for the responses.
  11. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    I like your weakest link theory, makes sense.. And of course the highest perch is where all the birds want to go. I will look to modify my perches. Thanks for your input.
  12. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    When did I say I was going to put 55 birds in a coop? That reference was in regards to the chicken run area. You should attempt to build a friendly community, not salty know it alls. I built an awkward tall chicken coop 3 years ago when I was starting with chickens. It was based on me being...
  13. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    Thats a donkey response.
  14. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    Thank you for the responses. I just wanted to stress that the chickens only sleep in the coop. My run has a roof and I enclose the side with plastic in the cold months. The only time my birds are in the coop during the day is when they are laying eggs. I feel this may be a slightly different...
  15. Ichthyguy

    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    I live in northern Illinois. I currently have 24 chickens living in this coop for the last year and 1/2 ...I guess I should not add any more then :) I do deep litter system in my coop that I believe helps cushion their descent from the perches.
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    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    My existing coop is 5'x10'x8' My roosting space is approximately 30 ln feet. Rule of thumb a chicken for every 1 ft or 30 Chickens the coops square footage is 50. rule of thumb is 2-3 sq ft per chicken or 17-25 Chickens The chicken run is 550 sq ft. Rule of thumb 1 chicken per 10 sq ft. or...
  17. Ichthyguy

    Retaining bedding in the coop.

    Thanks for your advice. I don't add shavings to the run, they just get dragged out. I will add the blocking to prevent this
  18. Ichthyguy

    Retaining bedding in the coop.

    the main area of my run is 24'x12'. The 24' length runs perpendicular to the natural slope of the ground. I use Guardian horse bedding (pine shavings) both large and small flake. see attached photos The wood blocking at the entrance will work to help retain more of the shavings. I just...
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    Retaining bedding in the coop.

    I have a relatively dry chicken run however with the latest rains had issues. Water running through the chicken run and soaking bedding that has been pulled out of the coop by the chickens. It was a complete mess of 4 inches of slop. I have room to add a couple pieces of blocking at the door...
  20. Ichthyguy

    Hen Gleet

    Thank you for the replies 👍
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