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There are a group of us who take care of a flock, about 5 households. During Covid we'd clean the coop in pairs so we'd mask up and it made a difference so is something I've continued even when it's just me with my small flock. I'm exposed to a lot of airborn dust and fibers at work. The mask...

One of the EE here just started laying green eggs too. Ahead of her 2 hatch mates. She's being very prolific. Nearly one a day!

Mm, good point. Back to the draft flanges on the doors. Thanks.

Plexiglass I'd considered. Shower curtains will stop the draft too? That would be amazing. Thanks!

A dust bag over the pop door is brilliant! Thanks for that tip!

Hey there! Welcome. I'm new here myself. Thanks for the follow!

Yep.

I know electric fences exist. It's definitely worth considering. I knew there were a "few" raccoons around. Seeing 4 of them give the coop the bums rush gave me shivers. I'll be looking further into electric fencing. Are raccoons as smart as the groundhog in the book "The $64 tomato"? That...

If you are interested in how feathers grow and why they are so dusty there's a video from an acquaintances' (Dr. Alan Brush, emeritus UCONN Storrs) research ; showing how feathers develop and when the keratin sheath "dissolves". It is that sheath, composed of skin cells, that creates a lot of...

Knocking on wood for and with you. The raccoons here don't fuss with the yard cat. I think they all have the same meal route worked out from house to house around here.

In my dreams.

Heavens no! I don't want them home hanging on my fence and trying to burn it down with their flame thrower, er, large gauge weed wand. Again.

Thanks for the tips. For real.