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    Free range

    I was new to chickens this summer and at dusk they were always in the run and I’d put them in the coop by hand. After a week of this I felt I was doing something wrong and talked to a seasoned chicken owner. She said wait a half hour after sunset and see if they’ve gone in on their own. Sure...
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    Do you Clean out poop from the run?

    I added hardwood wood chips a year ago from a local tree guy. They are wonderful. The run stays dry and smells like a forest. I wouldn’t use the pellets again. They didn’t do great with rain, were expensive and neither did the pine shavings I use in the coop. Since my chickens don’t free range...
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    Who has raised Buff orpingtons before?

    I have 6 Buff Orpington’s. They are the sweetest and friendliest. I’m new to chickens. They are 10 1/2 months old. They do well in cold winters. Honey, Peeps, Buttercup, Gingy, Henny Wrenny, and Bertha (my mom named her so I had to keep it). I love them!
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    Protecting run in winter

    Thank you everyone for all these terrific ideas! You’re the best!
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    Protecting run in winter

    Thank you SO much. All helpful info.☺️
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    Protecting run in winter

    Are these the panels you purchased at Loews? Thank you for all your help. What size bit was used to drill holes?
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    Protecting run in winter

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    Protecting run in winter

    Thank you so much! I’ll have to deal with plastic this year since I have it already but will definitely look into this over the next year for next winter. Great photos too. They always help.
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    Protecting run in winter

    Did you order them online? Can they be ordered in specific sizes? Do you have a picture you could post?
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    Protecting run in winter

    This is very helpful. How do you have the clear tarps attached? How do you reinforce it?
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    Protecting run in winter

    Thank you very much. I think I’ll wrap it this weekend.
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    Protecting run in winter

    I live in WNY near Buffalo. We get very cold, snowy winters. It’s also very windy. This is my first winter with chickens. I know this is a basic question but when do you put plastic around the run? Is it according to temperature, weather, or just time of year like November? I want them to use...
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    Question about getting chickens to bed

    I’m so happy to see this post. This is my first time having chickens. Mine are 10 weeks old too and I have to put them in their coop by hand every night. There’s always one that’s difficult. I put them in the coop 1/2 hour before sundown. Should I wait and see if they’ll go in on their own...
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    May I have opinions on these Tractor Supply coops?

    For an Amish built coop and run google The Henhouse. They’re located in Pa. They deliver the coop. They are extremely well built but expensive. It should last for years. I believe the phone number is (800)490-3163. Best of luck.
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    New member

    Thank you all for the warm welcome 🐥
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    New member

    Hi. I’m Henny Wrenny and just got 6 Buff Orpington’s last week. I’m a first time chicken owner.
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