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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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That was my thought, but the wife went out and found an egg where she had been laying. Next day she was gone. Was a red star and her comb never really filled out or reddened up. She was the 3rd one like that. Really thinking the hybrid genetics of the hatch. Out of 8 we started with, we are down to 3 in about a year. But those girls are as healthy as can be.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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I have several girls going through their spring molt so, egg production is down. I wish I could get a pic of my Brown Leghorn!! She looks a sight...and one of my Rhode Island White is bare azzed...LOL!!
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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IMG_20180320_162255008_HDR Just started the last couple weeks building a Coop. The kids and I are excited about getting chicks hopefully this week. We are dummies when it comes to having a Coop. Glad I ran across this thread. Will keep eye and update as we complete the Coop.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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rule #1 on coops....make em 100X coon proof at night, then make em tighter.
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
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muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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IMG_20180320_162255008_HDR Just started the last couple weeks building a Coop. The kids and I are excited about getting chicks hopefully this week. We are dummies when it comes to having a Coop. Glad I ran across this thread. Will keep eye and update as we complete the Coop. lookin good.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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rule #1 on coops....make em 100X coon proof at night, then make em tighter. Yep. Will make it tight as possible. Still have alot to do.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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chicken wire alone will not stop a dog, yote, or a coon
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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I caged my pen in with 11 1/2 gauge 2x4 weld wire and then put 1" chicken wire on the bottom 3 feet. Similarly, I used 1/2" hardware cloth on the bottom 3 feet, and an additional 18" underground. Added some river rock at the bottom of my trench as well.
If there's any doubt, then there is no doubt... The gut don't never lie.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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run a 3' high roll of 2x4 welded wire along the bottom
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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Wish I knew what type wire we used but not a clue. Buried wire down and out to prevent digging. I think it is one inch square wire... somebody on here could tell me. He built it. Also, put metal caps on the corners, so critters could not pull anything back.... no exposed edges.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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chicken wire alone will not stop a dog, yote, or a coon Suggestions? You could always run a hotwire around the exterior base of the coup/fencing as well.
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Re: Let's Create our own Backyard Chicken Forum!!
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your daytime run needs to be dog proof with 2x4 welded wire fencing. One chicken killing dog in yer run will convince you that it was a real big mistake not to dog proof it.
Night time roost area/box/coop has to be coon which means no small holes, no light wire, no birds roosting close enough to grab thru the wire. A chicken that has been grabbed and torn apart by a coon pulling it piece by piece thru the wire is a pitiful sight and will make yer blood boil.
My night time coop is a 12x12 room tight as Ft Knox, with an automatic opening/closing door. It has windows wire covered with 2x4 wire. Daytime run is chain link fencing. I may be over doing it but having fought the coon wars for years I don't think so...lots of dead chickens in that learning curve.
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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