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Busy with dogs, and chickens. Waiting for someone to go broody so I can sneak some new chicks under her. Getting 10 - 12 eggs a day out of 13 hens.

Went to the coop one morning and had an orpington and silki in the same box. Half hour later there was an egg from both. Guess that's one way to feel secure.

paper will hold in moisture

A weasel can fit through chain link

Dogs running loose in most areas is against the law. Also in most areas if they are attacking livestock you are permitted to shoot them. Find out if that's the case were you live. If so tell the neighbor what the law is and the next time the dog won't be coming home. Don't get me wrong I have...

I would suggest an automatic door. I have mine set to open 8am and close 5:30 pm.

Was minus 8 here this morning. Everyone is fine, door open but all stayed in all day. My feeling is if a chickadee or wren can live with no coop, my chickens will survive just fine in their draft free coop. I just make sure they have food all the time and before nightfall I give them some corn...

I have an automatic door, so if you're not in when the door closes find a place to sleep. Have a roo that was out free ranging and didn't want to come in their run when I went to close the gate. Told him he was on his own for the night. Has not been late since.

I would line the cans with heavy duty trash bags. straight in the can I would think there would be a chance of mildew.

If by using dog kennel panels you still need to put mesh so little critters like weasels can't get in.

What is a good number for the humidity reading?

I just got my chicks yesterday 12, three different breeds. But now I guess I only have 3 chicks so I need to get more. Thanks for the math lesson!

To be sure to solve the sparrow problem, use a sparrow trap and eliminate them. I use a couple to get rid of them so my bluebirds can nest in peace.

I have Bernese Mt Dogs

Hi, Just joined group. I'm from western PA. Will be getting chicks in the spring. I'm retired and enjoy reading all your posts. I've raised dogs for years now going to give a try at chickens. Thanks

Sounds like the puppy needs some obedience training. He has a strong pray drive and with some training with a firm no or leave it command you should have some control.

For your sparrow problem get a sparrow trap. They work great and you can get rid of a lot of them pretty quickly