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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    It's a fiberglass truck cap. It's white and it stayed mighty cool all summer. I was doing the deep litter method, but then decided that was creating part of the humidity issue. I have been cleaning it out about 3-4 times a week now that I've noticed the humidity build up. My thermometer is...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    If you can tell from this angle, there's about a 6"x 18" vent on the east and then another across it on the west, asking with the ENTIRE south and north sides of the coop with hardwire along the entire length of the coop. It's under the white corrugated plastic which is just there as a...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    You think a hen house that's 40+ sq ft is too small? Once the run is complete, they'll have the house plus another 40 sq ft underneath and the detachable 100 sq ft run. That's too small? None of them fight or peck-maybe bc the rooster stops the squabbles? But they seem quite happy and 9 of 11...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Thank you very much!! I completely get it, and as you'll see below, we're on it. I know that's the issue. The entire sides are basically just hardwire with plastic over top bc we've lost two past flocks (15 years ago and 9 years ago) to raccoons. I just can't again. The plastic sheeting just...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Let me rephrase, there's ZERO smell!! I could hang out in there all day!
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Thanks for your opinion, however that ceiling is fiberglass, not "metal". The frame of it is aluminum, but the entire ceiling is fiberglass. Also, I did attach some pics somewhere, but the ENTIRE sides of the coop are hardwire, covered by I'm not sure what the name is, like a corrugated plastic...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    They all get along quite nicely to be honest. I raised them from hatch day inside my house, in my living room with my GSD and myself sleeping in the room with them for 7 weeks in the brooder. And my other dog, Sundance a golden/lab/Aussie is their BESTIE. She comes out for feedings and when they...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Hopefully you can gain a better understanding of the coop. The run underneath is not accessible YET. We have way way too much wildlife-from hawks, eagles, opossums, raccoons, skunks, weasels, to coyotes, fox, and bobcats so I only use the run when it's rainy. But the detachable run my husband is...
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    The nest boxes really can't be lowered, otherwise, they lose about 5 sq ft. They have space under them to forage around in
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Yes, I know. The problem is, I was hit with a cornea tear after a bout of shingles IN my eye. I've had to be treated at Cleveland Clinic Main 3x a week, and simultaneously, my husband's best friend from way back when they were kids was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer/spread to the liver...
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    Green queen vs. Olive egger

    Is she a Frizzle? I can definitely see her feet so she's got no feathers, and it looks like she's got 4 toes. Very interesting little lady though!!
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    Trouble with ceiling humidity

    Hi There! I'm freaking with a humidity issue. My coop doesn't smell. I was doing the deep litter method but the humidity on the plastic/fiberglass ceiling is dripping and making their bedding pretty wet/damp so I've been cleaning the shavings out. It still retains humidity. I made the mistake...
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    Green queen vs. Olive egger

    "laying green"
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    Green queen vs. Olive egger

    Here are some of the eggs Sammi is laying. The reasons I know she's a Green Queen vs an Olive Egger (Easter Egger) are: 1. She has 5 toes 2. She's got feathered legs 3. She's got a beard 4. She's got a muff 5. She's pretty shy/aloof/steers clear, bottom of pecking order by choice 6. Meyer...
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    Looking for beautiful Breeds

    Hi! I understand what you're saying. I ordered day olds from Meyer Hatchery back in June, and I wanted rare, or Heritage breeds. I was able to save a considerable amount (like $22) by just picking a few I knew I wanted, and the rest I gambled and left to chance with Hatchery Choice in different...
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    Comment by '3rdtimesacharm' in article 'Factors that Influence & Affect Egg Laying'

    I've read and am incorporating quite regular breakfasts for my ladies of scrambled eggs and cinnamon molasses or honey steel cut oats, and then in addition to their regular feed (they don't eat much feed because they free range on 1 acre) and a feed/scratch ferment, I add them regular solider...
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    FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

    The top layer was THICK, almost reminded me of a slice of mozzarella or provolone cheese laying across the top. It broke apart as I tried to lift it out, so I just stirred it up into the mix. I strained the mix because I didn't want them eating a bunch of messy slop. I wanted to scatter it like...
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    FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

    Hello, I fermented my first batch of feed mixed with scratch. Smells GREAT but had a thick covering of white Scoby. I stirred it at least once a day for 4 days. Is this fine for them? I was draining it through a colander and they REALLY wanted it!! I let them take just a few nibbles, but put it...
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    Comment by '3rdtimesacharm' in article 'Do Poultry Mourn Over The Loss Of A Flock Mate?'

    People are stupid, rude and arrogant. Actually, humans really aren't all that brilliant, as evidenced by the current state of things.
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