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Three of my specked Sussex flew over the five foot fence, into the dog lot. My terriers want to eat them! The dogs were let loose, unknowing there were chickens in there. Needless to say, it wasn't pretty! By the time we knew what was going on, she had all of her tail feathers ripped out, and...

Has anyone used Fiber Gold in the brooder, instead of the usual pine shavings? I always tried to mimic nature in raising my exotics, which I was pretty good at. But I have not seen many people deviate from the pine shavings. Could you use worm castings? Maybe a mix? Just wondering if anyone...

Ok, I know this is covered in a lot of places here. But, I haven't really found the answer to my question. So, I thought I would put it to the "powers that be"! My chicken friend, one who has done it his whole life, says not to use vinyl under the bedding in my coop. He asked me the question...

I haven't seen where anyone has or is feeding quinoa as a treat? I have fed that , cooked for many years, to my exotic birds. "Elbows" fly for both parents and babies. I have never seen it turned down. Once I get my chickens I will feed it to both chicks and adults. It is a grain that has 6...

Hi! What a great site...I've only been lurking for a few days-but now, I can't stay off! I'm from Colorado and we are trying to get moved to eastern Tennessee, as soon as the house sells. We are looking to purchase acreage so we can become more self sufficient. I have wanted chickens for a long...