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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Yes, I was wondering about how to protect the connection between the coop and the run. Hardware cloth is the perfect solution. I am thinking for elevating the coop off the ground, to make cleaning easy. What do you think?
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you for the helpful advice. Yes, I plan on putting the run as close to the tree as possible and then attaching the coop to the run from the outside. I happen to be working with a welder that will create the opening in the run and connect the coop. The run is heavy but staking it down is a...
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Nice to meet you too!
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you for sharing your expertise. I had considered making a roof out of wood for the run. But now that you mention it, hardware cloth sounds like the perfect material. I had considered chicken wire but considered it too flimsy for predators.
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you for admiring Pearl as much as we do! It is great to meet you!
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you. I am feeling more confident about coop training Pearl.
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Good to know that there is hope for Pearl. To be left behind like that and survive. She deserves a home where she is well cared for and appreciated. I hope my hen is like your rooster. I am learning so much. What a supportive community.
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you for the warm welcome and sharing your expertise. I will double check and make sure her treats are no more than 10% of her diet. Being able to hold her is to have a way to take her to the vet or give her medication. But yes, I want to know how silky her feathers are. For the time...
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you for replying to my post. I do happen to call her pretty Pearl every day because she is. Good to know that you came upon chickenship like I have. I will be mindful of keeping treats to 10% so that she eats her special feed. I did a lot of research for the run too and eventually found a...
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    I had not imagined so many kind welcome messages. So cool to be with like minded folks!
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Good to know. Thank you
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thanks for the welcome!
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Nice to meet you Tonya!
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Thank you! She is such a cutie! She has more photo shots in her future.
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    Bantam Showed up in LA backyard

    Big hello from LA to Nebraska!
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