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    Free 5 month old Roos--pickup only in Buchanan, MI

    We have too many Roos and have about 10 to offer FREE. Breeds include silver penciled Wyandottes & brown Leghorns. Great for colder climates. From Murray Mcmurray hatchery. All in great health.
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    Polish chickens and cold winter weather

    To add interest to our flock we have white crested black, buff laced, and golden laced Polish--4 total Polish among 50 standard size chickens. To prepare for Michigan winters, I'm preparing the coops for winter, but wonder about any problems Polish chickens might have--crests freezing etc-- in...
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    Polish chickens tolerating cold weather

    To add interest to our flock we have white crested black, buff laced, and golden laced Polish--4 total Polish among 50 standard size chickens. To prepare for Michigan winters, I'm preparing the coops for winter, but wonder about any problems Polish chickens might have--crests freezing etc-- in...
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    Coop Insulation--fiberglass R13 roll vs 4x8 Insulated Sheathing

    We want to insulate our 8x12 coop for the Michigan winter and are having a debate as to which type of insulation to use--fiberglass R13 roll or 4x8 insulated sheathing. The big question is: has anyone experienced a problem with mites getting into fiberglass insulation? The fiberglass R13 would...
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    mites in coop insulation

    With Michigan winters approaching, I'm thinking of insulating the coop, but wonder what the best type of insulation to use. Also concerned about mite infestation in the walls if we insulate using R16 fiberglass insulation with a vapor barrier covered with paneling. Our coop size is 8x12 with a...
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    Mite control in the coup

    I'm considering insulating our coop and wonder how to control mites so they 1. don't infect our chickens and 2. don't infect the insulation in the coop walls--- Anyone have mite infestation in your coop insulation? Or do mites ONLY affect the chickens themselves?? Thanks! Garyat1965
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    Chicken nest box plans

    Recently we modified two small buildings (each about 8x12) into chicken coops, and I'm looking for nest box plans for 6 hole nest boxes for each coop. We have about 45 chickens--Rhode Island REds, Wyandottes, Rocks, New Hampshire reds, --and are looking for best egg production. Anyone have easy...
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