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  1. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Thank you! I really appreciate this info. It gives me a point of reference.
  2. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Good morning! Our coop is in a barn which is some 100 or so yards from our house (would have to measure …). We just finished renovating and reinforcing the run so it is pretty secure. I’m not sure where I would put the feeder at night. I could put it in a galvanized bin in the barn, but that is...
  3. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Hi there! I am also planning on feeding my chicks fermented feed. A couple of questions for you. Can I give it to them as a “supplement” to their regular feed (and when they are still little as a supplement to their regular crumbles)? How much do you give them each day? Can I start giving them...
  4. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    I think that’s going to be the plan! I’m going to start off with a simple arrangement (hanging feeder in run overnight) and then see what happens. The run is very secure (and will have poultry netting surrounding it). So we shall see … thanks!
  5. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Ha! And vice-versa! Where are you? Did you say you just recently got chicks? Mine are coming next week …
  6. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Hi there! I’ve gotten many answers (and, as I, too, am learning, the ultimate answer needs to work for me …). Keeping food in coop can attract rodents - and I would like to avoid that. Folks have also said unless weather conditions dictate, food should be in the run because chickens sleep in the...
  7. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    When you say you remove all feed at night does that include food in the run?
  8. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Due to severe paranoia, I have both. 😅 Still, your explanation regarding the granite barrier makes sense, so I’ll just think of another use for these huge beautiful granite stones. No need to tempt nastiness!
  9. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    I was referring to the cinder box placement of @Liz Birdlover It sounds like that may be different than my design since she has multiple layers of other things below the cinder blocks. In prior posts I was asking about putting granite stones on top of a horizontal apron … and you remarked that...
  10. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    @3KillerBs I think I still hear mulch, correct?
  11. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    That’s a beautiful coop and run! Does your run have a hardware cloth apron?
  12. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Thanks so much. That seems to be the verdict.
  13. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Not that we have a ton of bear, but … interestingly, I think the raccoons, fishers and minks are giving me the most worry!
  14. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Wait … and rodents?!
  15. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Ahhhh …
  16. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    We live against woods which are home to many predators. A few weeks ago, a bear destroyed our bird feeders as we forgot to take them down post hibernation season … 😩 I guess I’m wondering whether there is a safe place for overnighting feed. We don’t have a garage. Perhaps a galvanized bin in...
  17. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Doesn’t that attract other predators?
  18. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Ah I see.
  19. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    Ha. I’m going to stick with the lock and a cotton baseball cap. 😜
  20. Devorah

    Where feeder should be - pros and cons

    That’s a beautiful coop! I am probably going to put at least two 🤣
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