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    10x20 shed to coop conversion layout

    Hi, I am hoping to get some feedback on a coop design that I cannot seem to decide on. I currently have 2 coops (each with 20 chickens). I have found a 10x20 shed that I am purchasing to convert to a coop for all 40 birds and to have them closer to the house, I hate that the old coops are far...
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    Guinea fowl and hens..

    A little bit of background on the situation: I currently only have 3 hens (lost 4 about a month ago, due to a loose neighbor dog), 1 rooster, and 6 guinea fowl. All of my birds were raised together and I’ve never had any issues....until now. After losing the 4 hens, I’ve been noticing that the...
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    I feel awful...

    At about 5 pm today, I went out to find 4 dead hens. It was clearly an attack by something... none were drug off or eaten. All had some obvious signs of trauma. It was still 2 hours before dusk... I hadn’t seen anything out of the ordinary. Do you seasoned folks think this was a dog? I have 30...
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    Ideal winter coop humidity

    I’ve been researching and I’ve found conflicting information on what an ideal humidity level in a coop should be. I live in Michigan and winter temps vary but are usually below freezing.... I understand humidity contributes to frostbite etc.. I have purchased a hygrometer for my coop but I’m...
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    Newbie Chicken owner with a wounded hen

    I have a hen that I’m currently treating for a large open (older) wound. I have separated her from the flock and have brought her in the house in a “convalescent pen”, she seems more depressed than she was and I’m wondering if she would be more happy near her flock. We live in Michigan and it’s...
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