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patrickschick said:
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I have more than 2
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pagumby said:
So what does everyone cover their runs with? My run will be approx. 350-400 sq. foot. We have hawks hovering around looking for anything that moves.
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Cover for hawk/owl protection can range from everything from bird netting to 1" chicken wire to solid roofing. Depends on the width being spanned and how much money you want to put into it and what distances you are spanning. Also to be considered is if you need coverage for predators other than Birds of prey and if you want to cover to also be a source of weather and sun protection.

We plan on partial solid roofing of ours this spring to provide an outdoor area under roof, and the rest will be done with chain link we managed to find used. But we need to predator proof for raccoons and possums and such also.
 
pagumby said:
So what does everyone cover their runs with? My run will be approx. 350-400 sq. foot. We have hawks hovering around looking for anything that moves.
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I bought poultry netting from cutler supply ~ http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_36&products_id=930&zenid=cce59e4e94e4c6cd8dcc1f50d59d5a8b

They have a light weight and a heavy weight. I got the heavy weight and it has been up for 3 years ~ one year with heavy snow and it has held up very well. Keeps the chickens in and the hawks and other birds out. It will not keep out raccoons and other furry critters ~ but I lock my girls in their coops at night so that is not a problem for me.
 
fisherlady said:
Cover for hawk/owl protection can range from everything from bird netting to 1" chicken wire to solid roofing. Depends on the width being spanned and how much money you want to put into it and what distances you are spanning. Also to be considered is if you need coverage for predators other than Birds of prey and if you want to cover to also be a source of weather and sun protection.

We plan on partial solid roofing of ours this spring to provide an outdoor area under roof, and the rest will be done with chain link we managed to find used. But we need to predator proof for raccoons and possums and such also.
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We also did a section under solid roof right outside of the pop hole door. It is great for the girls to hang out on rainy or snowy days. It also shades that part of the run.
 
Baym said:
I have subtraction down just fine. Start with a whole glass of Chad's OJ, drink (more is better). You now have less, this is subtraction. After much of this subtraction, you will begin to experience division. Do you see 3 of everything, and none of them very clearly? That's division!

This lesson has been brought to you by the Department of Education, Intoxication Division.
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It's the addition and multiplication that occurs while you are subtracting from the glass that is the issue. There is a subtraction in the bank account as you are multiplying the number of eggs for the incubator and chicks on order. So [(Vodka OJ - time=empty glass) x (ebay+BST forum)] = (bank account - random listings won + day after remorse) All in all chicken math can work in funny ways.
chiques chicks said:
Problem is, that's when eBay comes along and multiplication takes effect.
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AMEN!
 
AUNT KAT said:
Oh, Motherhen........I wanted to say congrats on those two beautiful babies!!! I got sidetracked with all my little ducks and eggs and all......THEY ARE GORGEOUS!!! Hope mama got a special treat for doing such a good job!!!! What little angels!!!!
Had considered sheep, cuz I have lots of pasture and only two fainting goats and a pot bellied pig. But, trying to read more on them to see how to care for them.....to make sure I am qualified for the job.....LOL. They are cute! Do they make good pets and like kids?
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Thanks!! She did! I always give my girls a nice treat after they lamb! Molases mixed in their feed, warm water, and some fresh hay. Along with plenty of carrots/apples and scratches!
Our sheep are very good pets, but they need to be sociolized if you want to keep them that way. we have a few that are the scratch me, love me, kind, but the rest are happy to keep their distance until feeding time. They all eat carrots our of our hands. Our boys are more friendly than our girls are. They enjoy being scratched and loved on. :)

SilkieSensation said:
Wondering if sheep work as well to mow the banks as goats do. I was considering getting a couple goats but sheep might work.
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Our pastures are all hills and they do a great job of mowing it for us!
 
pagumby said:
So what does everyone cover their runs with? My run will be approx. 350-400 sq. foot. We have hawks hovering around looking for anything that moves.
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From my understanding which I haven't tried is high tensile fishing line like they do at the beach works. They use that to keep all birds away from certain areas.
 

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