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    Mites or some small bug not to worry about?

    To top off my bear close call today noted in another post, I am concerned I may have mites. I am attempting the deep litter method, and while going to agitate the existing bedding and add a new top layer I discovered some small insects that may be mites. It was hard to get a clear photo, but was...
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    Bear visit

    A bear checked out my birds today. Luckily, my Ring cameras went off and I was able to turn on the microphone and scare it away. I’m assuming it will return. I I’ll likely order an electric fence tonight. Any recommendations on one or other ideas to deal with this?
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    Limping

    This resolved on its own in a week or so. I’m assuming a sprain or some leg injury was the problem. Thanks for the tips.
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    Limping

    I attached a few more photos close-up of the foot after rinsing it off. I don’t see anything at all. Maybe it’s some kind of joint injury. Is anything looking suspect to you more seasoned chicken owners? I’ll monitor it and spray Vetericyn daily this week. I added a picture of the bird also. Is...
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    Limping

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    Limping

    I’m thinking maybe an injury from the roosting bar is possible. I have to see how the next days go. Also, I just noticed looking at the picture, but perhaps this is a rooster! Is that a spur I see developing by my finger in the first picture? 17 week old.
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    Limping

    I noticed one of my birds limping today and she’s holding one of her legs up. Does anybody notice anything suspicious in the attached pictures? I don’t see anything obvious myself. First timer here. Thank you.
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    Chickens for Backyards great experience

    I’m just putting up a post with praise for my experience ordering from Chickens for Backyards. I ordered 6 pullets that shipped to NY mid February. I received extra in my order. All survived both shipping and now 17 weeks and healthy. I may possibly have one rooster but not sure at this time...
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    Some pictures of my flock at 13 weeks

    No crows yet. The first splash Wyandotte has been suspect. Keeps to itself and tail and wings were shorter than the others, but now I’m not so sure.
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    Some pictures of my flock at 13 weeks

    The flock just hit 13 weeks. I’m itching to add a few more but am holding off. Do I have more than 1 rooster? I think there is one among them.
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    First time coop build

    Ladies are in the coop as of a few weeks ago. I’m still touching up trim under hardware and finishing some odds and ends but I’m close to full completion. I modified the roasting bar setup after the posted photo. I added a lower bar at back to help access the higher bar, and removed the right...
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    Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Guess How Many Eggs Hatched!

    2016
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    Building New Coop - Ventilation Check

    I feel your pain! I’m chipping away at finishing mine up also. It looks nice!
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    Finally completely finished...

    Very nice. Looks well planned.
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    Choose the automatic door

    I have this also, but no real experience yet as it’s newly installed. Seems solid and my kids have put it to a good testing playing around with it.
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    Coop until run is done

    I am doing the same and tonight is the first night for my flock. I hung the waterer from a chain inside for now. I used the brooder feeder in the floor until I get whatever I’m using outside. I may step to a 5 gallon bucket with the feeding ports to keep it cheap and see how it goes.
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    Roosting bar opinion and suggestions wanted

    I posted some coop build pics in another thread. I want to get some feedback and suggestions on my roosting bar setup before getting the birds in. In summary, I setup for same level roosting bars. 6x6’ coop. Roosts are 18” off each side and 5’ long each side. Cross bar roost is 36” across on...
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    First time coop build

    I added this interior landing. 11.5”x16” wide. I’ll add a brace underneath tomorrow. It’s just nailed to a 2x4 now. Next I’ll find a solution for an intermediate height bar for them to get up to roost.
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    First time coop build

    That’s what I’m using, except the 1/4x1/4 is 23 ga vs the 19 ga on the 1/2x1/2. I was worried about something biting through it and looking for experiences. It seems fairly strong but one never knows.
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    First time coop build

    I am 36” from ground outside to bottom of door. The ramp is 60”. I’ll have to see if that’s not working and rework it.
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