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    Rat proofing - how deep to bury hardware cloth?

    I'd go at least 6".
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    Hardware cloth under entire run?

    When I had a larger run (25' X 30'). I buried hardware cloth 6" and also put barbwire at the bottom of the hardware cloth (over kill?). I never had a problem with rats or any other critter getting into the run
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    Electrify metal run

    I put fencing on the bottom of my run. That seems to do the trick.
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    How do you keep their combs & waddles from being frostbit?

    How do you keep their combs & waddles from being frostbit?
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    7 week Salmon Favorelle Roo

    I would still find a new home for him. Especially since you have children.
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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Hi! I have had some trouble these last two years. I injured my back and could do much. It is slowly but surely getting better, so all's good! The other thing that has happened is a weasel(maybe a mink?) got into my chicken pen and killed all of my hens. So, I'm starting over with three new...
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    Review by 'cute fuzzy chicks' in article 'How Much Room Do Chickens Need?'

    I was told that I was giving my chickens too much room. However, they cannot always free range( a family of foxes and a couple of coyotes). So I fenced off a 30' X 30' area. Maybe overkill, but my 9 chickens seem to love it. So, I agree, more is better than less.
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    Review by 'cute fuzzy chicks' in article 'Chicken Behavior The Ignorant Gal's Guide To Things No Sane Person Would Tell You About Chickens'

    I loved it! The article kept me enthralled to the very end.
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    Neighbors Dog is Digging Into My Yard!

    Dried blood with hot pepper would deter him, but you would have to reapply it every time it rains. Personally, I would run several strands of barb wire along the bottom of the fence.
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    Official BYC Poll: How Long Have You Been Raising Chickens?

    6 years ago, at the state fair, a chicken coop on wheels caught our attention. we stopped and talked with the folks. Well, 3 pullets, a very iffy portable chicken coop (they said easy to move--haha) and $2000 later, we were in the chicken business. That first winter was rough, but we all...
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    Fermented Feeds and Sourdough

    Thank you for the info.
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    CAUGHT MY CHICKEN KILLER! *graphic*

    Thanks for the info.
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    CAUGHT MY CHICKEN KILLER! *graphic*

    Hmm...had not thought of that....may have to reconsider my options if one of those rascals gets thru my predator proofing.
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    CAUGHT MY CHICKEN KILLER! *graphic*

    It could be that I live in a city and the authorities frown upon anyone using a firearm inside the city limits.
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    Fermented Feeds and Sourdough

    How often do you give your chicks the fermented feed?
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