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We moved into our new home right before Thanksgiving. There is a shed out back that would be perfect for a coop - I would start my flock this spring however..... since we have lived here I have seen a HUGE hawk, an owl, racoons in my yard, heard coyotes and have been told about foxes. I'm sure...

I have been interested in turkeys for a few years and am researching as much as possible. If you wanted to have a flock (anywhere from 8 to 15 birds) and you want them to free range, well here goes my dumb question.... don't they fly to protect from predators and how do you keep them from...

Just a little helpful hint - I like my eggs fried or scrambled, and I find to give the flavor a little more life, add a little dill weed to them while they cook. It gives a little lift to the tastebuds in the morning.

I know chickens can live 15 years. I was wondering if most of you keep your birds for their full life span...When they stop laying do you just keep them as part of the flock? I ask because I know a lot of chicken lovers don't butcher, they love getting new chicks every year, so what do you do...

I remember reading an article a couple years ago and it stressed what you should never use for your chicks' bedding because they would maybe eat it and it could be very harmful to them. Unfortunately I can't remember what it was...does anyone know what it might be, and also I will try...

If you are raising two separate breeds, do you have to keep them separate at all times to prevent cross breeding?

If you are trying to raise two different breeds of birds (i.e., dominiques and buttercups) do you have to keep the flocks separated at all times to prevent crossbreeding?