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Thanks, that's very helpful. We've been adding the grass clippings, tons of oak leaves in the fall, pine shavings, garden scraps... but I love the idea dumping compost from the house in the run.

That is the best; what awesome memories you're creating with your kids! And I hear ya, it's hard to motivate yourself in this cold. 🥶

Wondering what exactly you do (or don't) add to the chicken run for composting? Also wondering if adding all the food attracts animals? That was my husband's big reason for not wanting to do this.

I really enjoyed this article. I have a few questions now :) I wanted to do this but my husband was concerned about other critters (skunks, coons, etc) getting into the scraps-we live in a neighborhood. Anyone that can weigh in on this? Also, what would (or wouldn't) you put in the compost if...

I'm sorry; that is no fun.

Yes I did see lots of pin feathers coming in, I'll keep an eye on her! And get the blu-kote

Ok here is Caramel in all her greatness and you can see that she is missing feathers in her tail. I've noticed for a while that her tail was missing a few feathers, and assumed it was another chicken. I thought that was normal to a certain extent. Is there something I can do so she doesn't get...

Perfect, thank you!

No roos 12 total pullets; about 7 of those currently laying I don't know about mites ( I've been adding sulfur to their dust bath but it did get grass in it a few weeks ago so they haven't been using it lately-also not sure how much sulfur to add🤷.) I have 2 polish and this one is definitely at...

I haven't been on in a while... Happy fall y'all!! I have a few questions, I have a 6.5 month Easter egger that has laid one blue egg- but she laid it a month ago and hasn't laid again. She is acting fine, does that happen sometimes? Also I have a Gold laced polish that is getting picked on. I...

Oh my gosh! I spent hour and hours trying to figure out how to cheaply cover my winter ventilation- this is the best idea ever!

I also found this light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QX096L0/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=AUINAUJRKUKIE&psc=1 And this battery pack https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08QHBY8DZ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2W9L7ZI47KT3H&psc=1 switch out each day BUT I can't figure out if there is any way to get...

Also wondering if this worked?

That is sooo tempting but my husband would kill me... I can't do it right now, buuut I want to... :D

Why can't they be content??? Sometimes I think they are meant to drive us crazy :)