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  1. Pastor Mike

    coop with open roof in cold climate

    I used the plans from the garden coop .com . I live in central Oregon and the temps get rather chilly here. This winter we placed a board over 2/3 of the coop area with a heat lamp resting on the hardware cloth to heat the interior of the coop and roosts. We had a thermometer in the coop and it...
  2. Pastor Mike

    What deters 'Possums?

    Electric fence! Watch and learn . A real shocker.
  3. Pastor Mike

    Will a scarecrow man keep away the hawks?

    Have you considered using 10 lb fishing line strung back and forth across top of large areas to create a trip style trap. Quite shocking to see a hawk bounce off the invisible fence.
  4. Pastor Mike

    I have a hen who picks one feather from others.

    Thank you everyone.
  5. Pastor Mike

    I have a hen who picks one feather from others.

    Nope . Just makes them squawk and moves on.
  6. Pastor Mike

    I have a hen who picks one feather from others.

    Is her actions just the "Pecking order"? None of the hens have bare spots. She just goes up and pulls a feather like pulling a girls hair. They are all good chickens and have been very well socialized by my daughter who spends several hours pure day with them. They are almost 12 weeks old. Any...
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    I just got a letter from the zoning board :*(

    Take it one step at a time. First go to the board and present your case from your daughters perspective. Show them the importance it holds for her well being. Ask for a variance / waiver to allow her to keep them. A door not knocked on may turn out to be open. I would go so far as get a Doctor...
  8. Pastor Mike

    Thinking of putting Fairy lights in my Coop

    I use a C9 set of Christmas lights from Walmart. They are on a timer and they are the old fashion style so they create warmth as well. A huge hello to Erie Pa poster. I'm from Meadville and have many old friends at Lake Erie Christian Fellowship.
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    One lonley chick

    I sure enjoyed reading this thread! I'm originally from Meadville and know western Pa. folks are great. Miss the Burgh!
  10. Pastor Mike

    location location location!!!

    I would leave it where you have it and place gravel in or perhaps pour concrete. Definitely ditch around it to divert water run-off.
  11. Pastor Mike

    Is something wrong or is my chick just really relaxed??

    Yes . Just a happy chicken. My daughters chickens often curl up for a nap. Safe and secure in her arms. They are 6 weeks old today. We hope they will be the friendliest chickens around.
  12. Pastor Mike

    Portland Back Yard Free Range Question

    I would not leave them unattended. Your dog may chase them which leads to other difficulties perhaps a death by accident. :-( I'm from Redmond Or and I never allow my girls to be on their own to many local cats ,dogs hawks as well as natural critters.
  13. Pastor Mike

    Got hit tonite

    Time to remember the Godfather. You take one of mine I'll take 3 of yours! Get the bait out and clear the neighborhood! Take no prisoners. DOA!
  14. Pastor Mike

    Before & After pics up the updated coop :) Photo HEAVY

    Very beautiful birds indeed! Nice revamp as well.
  15. Pastor Mike

    new chickens pecked until bleeding

    Sounds like a good idea to seperate for a month. But do allow them to see each other to get them acquainted.
  16. Pastor Mike

    New Chick Looks Really Bad

    Make sure to tell the hatchery of your loss in transit.
  17. Pastor Mike

    What was this winged creature? UPDATE ON POST #1

    Most likely an owl but I've had Blue Heron fly over at night as I was in the hot tub.
  18. Pastor Mike

    Winterizing your coop

    We will be using 6 mil Plastic sheeting to curtain the run except the top foot for ventilation. The 3x3x3 house will have the heat holding ability to keep our girls warm without the heater. Way to dangerous to heat a pine chip coop. Their body temp is high enough to raise the temp in the coop...
  19. Pastor Mike

    How to dispose of annoying dogs

    May I suggest Bear pepper spray! Works every time it's used. Dogs will remember your yard for sure!
  20. Pastor Mike

    5 week old chicks to go outside.will they need any heat?

    You will need to slowly weatherize them . Did you raise the heat lamp weekly as the books say to do? You will need to climatize them before sending them out into the cooler coop. They will need to feather out more. We sent ours out to the garage to tuffen up for several weeks to prepare for the...
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