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I'm in area with lower than 3 digit temps,, but it is still summer. I notice a lower feed consumption during hot weather. Now,, in my area the cicadas are plentiful also. another couple weeks and it will be over. That also contributed to lower feed consumption. I have been giving...

I edited my post. I intended the emoticons for your post. I am doing really well up north here. Our winter was mild, Our spring was warmer than average. Now almost into summer,,, and weather is very pleasant. I know temps will climb up in the peak of summer. I watch the weather...

BlueBaby I needed more than one emoticons. :hugs 😢🩷 :hugs Because your DH had some medical corrections. 😢 Because Buster went to the Rainbow Bridge 🩷 Because you adopted the new rescue Serene

This is just my theory,,, but makes valid sense. Some towns create the "no rooster policy" to keep down the Cock fighting gambling to minimum. No roosters in my area. City of Chicago allows roosters,, unless they become a nuisance, and someone complains. Then they instruct you to remove...

I used misters,,, but not for my chickens. Set it up so my grandchildren would have fun being under DRY RAIN. Well,,, its not really dry,,, but you get the idea. Our water is Lake Michigan water. Sweet stuff for sure. Not hard, like surrounding areas that depend on well water. What I'm...

On my grounds I have quite an assortment of toxic plants. Day Lilies, Tiger lilies, Yew tree, Deadly nightshade, as well as tomato plants that I container grow during summer. The chickens will eat the fallen tomato fruit. They scratch among the lilies for insects, Hang out under the Yew...

Looks like mity fine grit to me. :thumbsup

If there are small gravel size pieces, than that is sufficient. I'm not familiar with the desert sand you have. I was in Phoenix proper, and my uncle had Green Grass planted in his front, and back yard. They also had flood irrigation available where he was. Not sure if that is still...

EmmaDonovan Consider the fact, that anything the chickens eat,,, aside from starter crumbles,,, and Brocken up bread,,, they need grit. I know lettuce is soft,,, but it still needs to be ground up in gizzard, to digest well. Consider getting chick, or chicken grit. My chickens are all...

Let me throw this idea by you. It is also much less ca$h. You make it yourself, and the heating pad is around $16. The one you want is without the automatic timeout. Here is a link to Blooie's thread writeup. Learn all you need to know there...

You can get much of missing hardware,,, or improvise,,,, EXCEPT. What I circled in red. (8),,,,,3 way, and (4),,,,,4 way connectors. These are just nothing that can be purchased in a Hardware store. I am able to make such, since I have welder, and welding skills. And all other things...

Flip a coin... I like them equally :love:highfive:

What purpose for distilled water??? :idunno

I have Ador1. It is battery powered. 6 volt battery, that I change out once per year. Had it working since 2017, I'm not in the Hot Dessert,,,,, (yes I spell it that way purposely):gig But don't see why it would act differently in heat. I think COLD is a more significant bad factor...

That would give you a nice secure area, Well worth pursuing to get the hardware box. :thumbsup

I do not have a problem with ether. My Avatar pals take take care of mice,,, and no ground squirrels here. I have regular tree squirrels,,, but I do feed them regularly. BOSS. I purchase by 50 pound bags. I do feed that to my songbirds year round. Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,, the chickens do...

Consider looking for deals on Craig's list for used, and Extra materials peeps have left over. Habitat for Humanity, may carry some construction materials as well. For your hoop coop, cattle panels, consider asking the farm store if they have some that are slightly damaged/bent, and...

Let me throw An Idea into this. I know you have the issues with the ground squirrels. There are 2 steps to take,,, for moderate prevention/control. 1. Have a 2 foot apron with HC, on the outside portion of hoop coop. Here is a pix from your link. The interior portion where your chickens...

I read the article,, We do not live in a perfect world.. The Purina pet food may have issues.... People foods get recalls all the time. In that article, one thing rubbed me wrong. Mainly this line,, Chinese imports? Purina can/may import their ingredients from any where in the world...

Merry Christmas,,, And if you celebrate something different,,, then Joyous Holiday to you. :highfive: