weatherproofing

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    Tree in Our Run- How to keep dry?

    Hi Everyone, We have a large tree in the middle of our run. The rain has started and we weather proofed the coop and the small run attached to the coop, however we have a larger run that our 4 chickens like to be in during the day. The large run has a tree right in the middle of it. For some...
  2. RockNRollCHIX

    Best methods for rain proofing?

    I am the “flock keeper” for a family members 6 hens. They just don’t have time for the girls but I am a huge animal lover so I am glad to do it. They do foot the bill for what is needed so I have a decent budget. We are in So California, very mild weather. We are having our first steady rain...
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    Best way to adjust this coop

    Hey everyone The property I bought had a chook pen already here, it’s a big chook yard with an enclosed yard inside it for protection from predators at night, it has this triangle thing made out of tin for protection from weather and where they lay their eggs. Do any of you have any ideas that...
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    -40 temps, keeping Chickens safe

    We live on the prairies in SK and the temperatures range from +30c in the summer to -40c/f in the winter. It is frequently VERY windy here, though our property has a good abundance of trees to help with breaking that wind. I've read quite a few articles and helpful posts etc. regarding keeping...
  5. Reiki Rooster

    Rain proof feeders

    Hello, I am try to figure out how to protect the chickens feed during rain storms. Currently I place their feed in their house during bad weather but I need a better way badly. Thank you for your time
  6. Paperairplanepilot

    Tropical Chickens, Cold Weather

    Hello again, I am trying to figure out the temperature range that is safe and healthy for my tropical chickens (Caribbean game chickens). I am now in Pennsylvania with my chickens (I was last in Wisconsin) and I will be moving one last time but not for several more weeks. (In the last location...
  7. ChickenTenderKesha

    Attaching Plastic/Tarps to a Run - Show me your methods!

    As some of us already know, the winter months are upon us. Nows the time the snow always flies before we have everything weatherproofed! I know some of us have been getting snow for a while (I understand your pain with what he had gotten before the warm front moved in) so you might already have...
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