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    Do all coops struggle with heat in the summer?

    Automatic foundation vents mounted high, would help with that.
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    Coop too hot

    That is an idea. Create an "air gap" between 2 tarps.
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    Do all coops struggle with heat in the summer?

    Supervised of course...
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    Do all coops struggle with heat in the summer?

    My area just went through a spell of hot humid weather(no breeze) 3 box fans running with cardboard lining the walls of the coop. Chickens started panting. One by one I soaked them in a rubber tub full of water to cool them off. They didn't fuss, and just stood in the tub until they cooled off.
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    Challenges of living in the woods with chickens

    This sounds very familiar, however, I try to discourage the chickens to Not go in the woods since the local wildlife I have matches yours. I box trap any unwanted critters, luring them in to the trap with part of a banana. Raccoons seem to love bananas. No ravens here... but plenty of "birds...
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    Rusty watering Can

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    Rusty watering Can

    The waterer most likely has a galvanized (toxic) coating to make it last longer. If it's rusty on the inside, it is probably not safe for your chickens to drink from.
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    I made a mistake !!!

    But get rid of the galvanized waterer.
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    I made a mistake !!!

    Normally its 1 Tablespoon per gallon. You should be ok.
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    Water Freezing

    You need a "bubbler" setup. similar to fish tanks. As long as the water is moving... it shouldn't freeze. Unless it's bitter cold.
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    Rainwater Setup/Safety Question

    If any wild birds have H5N1, it could contaminate your rain barrel.
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    Rain water collection

    Actually... It's algae... not mold or mildew. Keep the barrels out of the sunlight, and use a barrel pump for dispensing smaller amounts of water.
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    Rainwater Setup/Safety Question

    Most car washes have a hard time getting rid of the empty chemical barrels. The barrels will most likely need to be thoroughly power washed inside with hot water.
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    Rainwater Setup/Safety Question

    I've been playing around with putting together a rain barrel system, with 6 55 gallon drums (all daisy chained) in my basement. Only difference is my water is coming from under ground (pumped by a sump pump). No concerns about any contaminants from roof debris. 2 barrels are full, and working...
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    Rainwater Setup/Safety Question

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