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[AussieGirl]

Thanks for the info you guys! How is everyone today? Unfortunately I have been fighting a sinus infection and to top it off I'm on vacay.

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: there is no cure it has to run it's course...best way is to try to prevent....keep away the mosquitos

 

[TexasLisa]

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[Heidisgran]

Thanks for the info you guys! How is everyone today? Unfortunately I have been fighting a sinus infection and to top it off I'm on vacay.

hope you feel better

 

[jajeanpierre]

Not enough ventilation? It has three open sides, or are you talking the other end where the nesting boxes will be?

Ok, so if the one I chose is a bad idea I like this one too. Similar idea coop. I want a run area like this attached to my coop.

I will look into getting some books. Thanks for the recommendations. I was wondering if there was a "Chicken Keeping For Dummies" book out there. lol!
I learn best by example and trial and error. I hate reading instructions....


What do most people use for nesting material? I read straw doesn't compost well so I would like to stay away from that, unless that is what is best.

They have to go in the nest boxes to lay eggs, and they can be in the boxes for quite some time. Heat is your biggest housing problem in Texas. The books I recommended are pretty simple to read and full of lots of good information.

You can use a lot of things for nesting material--straw, hay, shavings. Hay and straw are quicker to compost than shavings. Don't use cedar shavings, though--they have toxic properties to them.

 

[TexasLisa]

Thanks for the info you guys! How is everyone today? Unfortunately I have been fighting a sinus infection and to top it off I'm on vacay.

What a bummer to have an infection on your vacation! Just be careful. There is a nasty bug going around right now. My brother-in-law and wife were out for 10 days. Hope you get better FAST.

Lisa

 

[Heidisgran]

Quote: there is no cure it has to run it's course...best way is to try to prevent....keep away the mosquitos
Ibejaran is it wet or dry?

 

[lovingmyhens]

Talk to Home Depot near you, they may have some thrown away

I know that Home Depot sells theirs because I've asked. I'd go to Walmart or hobby lobby or some place like that. I just usually ask any where I see some in the back of the store

 

[Teri Metcalf]

Thanks Jean, I grew up in Saigon, South Vietnam and always heard of poor Central being hit with huricanes. I am not sure why people still stayed with their home town ... I never ask and never got any explanation. I guess once I choose to buy some property there, I will find my own answer.

My wife's home is very small... tiny. Since the dad couldn't go to work yesterday, he knocked down a wall in the living room to enlarge this room for the upcoming wedding. I guess I will have to help them with some cements to patch the holes on the roof.

Have a wonderful Fri ... everyone. Tomorrow, I will drive to Fort Smith AR, my annual trip to visit my friend's ranch. Just can't wait, it is not just a visit, it means friendhsip and it's an adventure... just driving overnight .. like the good ol' days when I am still young.

Safe travels! I sure can't drive at night any more except in very familiar territory.

 

[hungnguyen]

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I use Vicks VapoRub, rub on their face at night will prevent mosquitoes bite. I also rub this on chicken with chicken pox. Do this to prevent the pox get to their face and cause their eyes to close. I heard that when their eyes is closed, that is too severe and they will die; I am not sure of the pox or of not being able to eat/drink. When the pox is over, let the scab falls off by itself, don't try to peel. Vicks VapoRub is sold in store, anywhere, HEB, Walmart, Walgreen ... Good luck