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Thanks! I didn't keep up totally with cost but I believe around $1100. I by choice did not use the best dimensions for the best use of materials so I knew there would be some waste. I also chose an expensive roofing material but have LOVED IT! As for the electric fence, I never got it running...

I've recently found the same type thing but I've also noticed little tiny specks that look the same INSIDE the egg. Could this be some type of parasite??? They do look just like you described but these are floating in the albumen typically near the little white membrane (I think called the...

Yard full o' rocks : How 'bout this one We say Breakfast (morning meal) Dinner (noon meal) and Supper (evening meal) I bet most folks say Breakfast, lunch and dinner We had a little bit of variation on the meals of the day: Breakfast (morning meal) Lunch (noon meal) Dinner ...evening meal...

Here's my SLW at 8 weeks. Sorry it's not closer up.

Maybe this member can give you some advice: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=14263 Click on his user name and you can contact him. Good luck!

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I bet they'll eat them with sliced bananas and milk! That's the only way I like them! Kidding aside, mine will eat them if I crush them a little bit but they don't stampede me for them.... other than the fact they see the white paper plate that usually means their favorite treats like...

Not sure this would work but is it possible to turn the run framework on its side so there is more ground area? Can't quite tell from the pictures but you don't have the wire on it yet and it looks like it could go either way. They wouldn't need the head room as much as the ground space. It may...

From what I understand it's 4 sq. ft per bird in the coop and 10 sq ft per bird in the run. You have 80 sq ft coop and 256 sq ft of run so I'd say you'd be ok with 20 chickens. I've read 12" between roosts and also 12" from the wall to keep the poop from falling and running down the wall. I've...

Quote: Yes I too found this out the hard way....lost one yesterday and can't figure out any other possible reason. Sorry about your's too TGreenhut. Wish I had realized the danger of this heat we're having before I learned the hard way. I've taken precautions now so I hopefully don't lose any...

Thanks for your replies. I have fans going now and will freeze some treats. I've been giving them fresh lettuce and squash as I figured the extra watery vegetables would be good. They also have a big waterer that I change daily. I did put a frozen milk jug of water in there yesterday but they...

My favorite little pullet Frisbee died yesterday, Sunday. She was an EE right at 11 months old. She had been laying eggs very regularly and I'd noticed no change in her up until I found her dead in the run. In hindsite, she did seem to be "dust/damp sand" bathing more than usual Saturday...

I just lost my first chicken today and the only reason I can figure is the heat. She had no other signs on her and had come out and down the ramp to the pen this morning just as usual and a couple of hours later I was playing with my dogs in the yard and glanced over and noticed her lying on her...

So sorry it couldn't have been over happier circumstances. I can't offer any help but hopefully you'll figure out what got the eggs but until then, take care of that baby. AND yes we'd LOVE to see pics!