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I live right in the migratory path & stopover breeding grounds of raptors! So, I'm researching the same thing. I'm going to try a few things...the 1st thing is crow decoys that they sell on Amazon for some other purpose. A wonderful woman on The Chickenistas facebook page swears by the...

What gorgeous little chickens!

hmmmmm...maybe i will just stick with commercial & add good stuff to it. I don't want to take a chance on messing up their nutrition.

Thanks for the help everyone....

It makes sense to paint the nest boxes darker i think...

I would really like to add bantam cochins, standard Easter Eggers or Auracaunas and also Brahmas to my backyard flock. Does anyone know of anywhere in Pa or New Jersey for these breeds? I only want 2 of each at most...Thanks

Should the inside of nest boxes also be white or something darker?

Ummmm....June 21, 2012 6pm.

I thought she just looked strange!

Is it a good idea to paint the inside of a coop & if so, what type of paint would I use? Thanks!

Mendozer said that her current dirt run had rats digging underneath the fence. I think I'll trythe sand thing too. Thanks

She's so pretty! I like seeing the pics. Thanks