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    Scaly head - is this a concern?

    One of our Ameracauna hens seems to have a scaly area above her beak. She’s about a year old, regularly laying, and doesn’t seem to have lost weight. I’ve been away on a trip for a few days and my partner noticed her trying to sleep in the nesting box, instead of on the roost with the others...
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    How much did it cost for you to build your own coop?

    Did you use a particular plan or guide to build that coop? It looks great! I'd love to find ways to mimic but have NO builder skills. Thanks!
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    hello from Houston!

    I will! That's my #1 concern in building a very sturdy coop. Am planning to use some heavy duty galvanized steel to reinforce, Nite Guards, and sturdy locks. They are so wicked smart!
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    Houston Suburban Chickens!

    Hello all! So excited to join BYC with all these helpful community members! I'm brand new to chickens. Purchased 3 Cochins with the intention of my small sisters (1 & 7 - yes, huge age gap between me and them) seeing how they grow. We've brought the girls in to the classroom show and tell...
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    hello from Houston!

    Hello all! Just started with 3 Cochins in south Houston - only 6 weeks old. Very excited to raise them, and nervous too. Live right by the bayou with lots of coons and predators. Planning a sturdy coop and hoping for the best. Love all the pictures!
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    Open Mouth Breathing

    Hello!! I have three 6 week old Cochins that we intended to hand off to an egg farm...but have fallen in love with and will be keeping long term. I know very little so far about the ailments of chickens (but quickly learning!). One of my girls today has started breathing with her mouth open...
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