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    Well, we started 1 1/2 years ago and I just figured out how to upload images. So here is our current setup here are the stars of the attraction these are the fearless urban chicken wranglers after a hard days work Finally the reward! As with all coops ours is ever changing. Keeping a...
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    Water Tower in Winter?

    my waterer is a 6" pvc tube with a cap glued to one side(bottom) and another cap for the top(not glued). I cut a slot through the side of the cap and in the winter I stick a bird bath/pail heater inside. It automatically turns on at 35F and shuts off at 45F. Keeps water completely free of ice...
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    Bedding and Nesting

    That's what I use. My coop is only 3'x4' so I put plexiglass on the floor then the shavings on top of that. Makes it very easy to clean. I use sand in my run.
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    Ventilation and drafts

    I agree with zookeeper. If you do get multiple feet of snow, you'll want to stay on top of keeping the snow off the tarp(or whatever is used for roof). If money is your concern(usually is for most of us) then maybe you could try to come up with some scrap wood, or pallet wood and build a small...
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    Rhode Island! ;D

    crickets. . . anyone?
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    Made a nipple waterer!

    Some nipples will work if they are pushed up or at any angle water will come out. If they happen to be sitting on and angle, gravity would cause the stainless steal push pin to want to fall making water come out. I just purchased some new watering nipples off of ebay that need to be pushed up...
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    Nest Box Issue

    I use straw and I have a 3" lip to keep most of it in. I noticed my pullets pulled the straw our before they started to lay. Who knows, maybe you'll have an egg soon!
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    plans for something like a grandpa feeder/treadle feeder

    www.woodworkingcorner.com on the left side column a few projects down it says 'feeder'. I just made this one. Seems to work o.k. and is simple to make.
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    Made a nipple waterer!

    haha, I never thought of using the pitcher! I made the same thing with a 6" pvc tube that I have to fill with a pitcher in the winter. Guess I could've just left out the pvc and saved myself a step. great job
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    Ventilation and drafts

    either of the vents you described would work. Only thing with cutting a hole then putting hardware cloth(this is how my vents are) is keeping rain out. I'm all for saving a buck, but sometimes spending a few dollars can save some aggravation in the long run. How much overhand do you have on your...
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    Introducing a new chicken

    I guess it all depends on how comfortable you are with potentially getting your current hens sick. The new hen could be a carrier. Even the 30 days may not change what 'could' happen. Also, there is going to be pecking. Your hens may take to her like one of them, they may peck here till all her...
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    Would this work for roosts?

    I use a 2x4. Not sure where you live, but something flat lets them cover their feet in the winter, helping to prevent frostbite. Maybe composite decking? You shouldn't need alot. Although that makes for $$ roost. Perhaps something from the vinyl fence section at lowes or home depot?
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    Ventilation and drafts

    what's the size of those vents? In the winter my vents are about 1/2 a square foot on each side. During the day I keep the pop door (16"x16") open as long as the sun is out. I've only got 4 hens myself. I don't have any moisture build up on any of the windows and there is no smell at all. During...
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    Rhode Island! ;D

    Warwick RI here!
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    Ventilation and drafts

    You should have the venting above the hens when roosting. It might be a good idea to have multiple vents vs. just one big one. Cross ventilation can help pull out the nasties without causing drafts from below. You may also want to consider running a bead of caulk all around the inside seams. I...
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    Need small feeder idea for 4x3 coop.

    Hey it worked first time! This is the feeder I use for my 4 hens. easy to fill and with the top door closed they can't get into it with the cover i made.
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    To paint or not to paint?

    I painted and used gloss paint. Very easy to clean. I had one hen either cut her crest or another hen nip it and there was blood everywhere. It looked like a cheap horror movie inside the coop. 10min of wiping down with water and all was clean.
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    Bawwwwkkkkk bok bok and acting strange.

    love that wonderful egg song
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    Found an Egg in the run...

    I get one of them here and there. I say stick it in a glass of water, if it floats toss it. If not crack that baby open. If it looks like an egg, smells like an egg(hopefully not a rotten one) then fry it like an egg!
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    Need small feeder idea for 4x3 coop.

    I will try to post a picture later. I need to learn how to do it sooner or later
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