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    Fermented feed for chickens

    If nothing else, fermenting feed off and on in zone 6b for 5 years, has allowed my flock of 9 to come running to eat something new and that in itself = Happy Hens. A couple of them prefer it too, so again, happy hens. If it cost nothing and doesn't add extra precious time, why not ferment some...
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    Run Floor

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    Run Floor

    :) Do They Dust bath in the run dirt :love
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    I couldn't help it! Reminds of of my good ol' Aunt Phyllis before church 😍
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Project 365 A Picture a day speaks Volumes Project ~ Random Pictures of my Feathered Friends ~ Day 43 Sub flock from left to right: *Spicy tuna *Golden chicken *Minnie *Corn Pop
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Thank you! They enjoy the camera
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    Run Floor

    And I hope you and you flock do well always! Backyardchickens has so many resources and really helpful people, good luck 👍🏻
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Project 365 A Picture a day speaks Volumes Project ~ Random Pictures of my Feathered Friends ~ Day 42 Fluffy Butt Friday!!!
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Thanks @djorg They keep staying beautiful even after the rough winters of hibernating in zone 6b
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    When its super hot, Find a shady spot and dig away some earth and allow a hose to trickle there until it fills up. They will scratch it, drink it and cool off. Also, you can "mist" your run if if gets super dry and hot. If you wet the run, it will cool things off. if its hot enough to mist...
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Thats hilarious and I LOL-ed for sure
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    luckily I live on the base of a forest so they have access to deep shade in the summers of zone 6b. The sun sets 2 hours earlier than anywhere else in town too so our summers get wicked some times, but the way to avoid heat stress are easier to deal with compared to the cold where I am. My GLW's...
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    My Very First 6 Chickens A Picture a Day Speaks Volumes Project 365 Thread

    Project 365 A Picture a day speaks Volumes Project ~ Random Pictures of my Feathered Friends ~ Day 41 My homies are 5 years old this spring and they spent the last 2 months in a small henhouse only coming out to eat/drink and standing starched like a fresh shirt. It was cold, I thought they...
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Remove the food rats will leave. I am about to purchase a feeder that closes at night, or you may consider pulling the feed at night all together if you can. I have never had a rat problem with a backyard flock but, yea, remove the food and the rats will leave. Is that possible? Especially if...
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    Chicken Noob: Buy a buildable pen/run for safety or continue predator proofing?

    I Like how you think! :thumbsup
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    Need a new, improved run. Pics please!

    Do what most people do and get a sturdy tarp and wrap the coop when you choose. leave ventilation along the top. I've used the same tarp for 4 years but will do poly soon cause i hate the staples. and, its not see through which i hate too. This tarp has seen four winters zone 6a. Ready for the...
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    Need a new, improved run. Pics please!

    i have read, maybe @Ponypoor uses the hardware that you see with mirrors, or, like on the back of a picture frame. biggest issue i think would be storing them off season. They are flat though which is good. I use a clear tarp and put it away around now. I still have mine its 5yrs old. i'm gonna...
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    Need a new, improved run. Pics please!

    take advice from people who live in similar locations with similar weather and seasons. Good luck
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    Run Floor

    Stones are the best choice for my location zone 6a on the side of a mountain, rain run off has us with a french drain as well as stones around the outside for help with drainage. I also appreciate being able to look at my coop and instantly know that there is not a critter hiding or digging. If...
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    Run Floor

    Hopefully your eyes dont roll too much to notice where in the world people with replies are raising chickens. the thread context is 'run floor' and if they are from Cali like you, and have setbacks with their flock, your advice would be much more appreciated than say, someone on the east coast...
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