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  1. icyangel222

    NPIP, Import Permit, and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

    Eggs being imported have to be NPIP certified in a lot of places. But there's the import permit as well. Now, I'm wondering is the seller responsible for all that or does the buyer have to have the import permit? Cause I saw that the annual import permit form is for the out of state sellers to...
    • icyangel222
    • Thread
    • buying eggs certificate of veterinary inspection hatching eggs import permit minnesota npip npip certification permit selling eggs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Local Chicken Laws & Ordinances
  2. D

    New from MN!

    Hello! Thank you for letting me join your group! I am excited to be “here.” I live in a small town, close to the twin-cities in MN. It’s a pretty suburban area and I have a fairly small yard, but have plans to maximize my space to do some homesteading and raise chickens. I am married with 4...
  3. M

    What to do with sole attack survivor?

    We let our three hens out to range a bit yesterday afternoon, and a fox attacked. Only one hen survived. She's missing a few feathers, but doesn't seem injured. Definitely in a state of shock, though -- sitting silently in the nesting box, not eating or drinking. Any advice for this type of...
  4. R

    Hello from MN!

    I live in the twin cities area and this is my first year keeping chickens. I got 5 black australorps hens last spring (on accident!) as day old chicks And still have all 5 although I’m trying to rehome 2 of them due to space. My chickens just began laying eggs in the last few weeks so that has...
  5. R

    Free laying hens in Minnesota (TC area)

    I’ve ended up with 5 black Australorp hens and only have the space for 3. They are 10 months old and just began laying eggs in the last month. Out of the 5 hens I’m getting 3-4 eggs a day. Would like to rehome two of them to go to a good home where they will get to spread out more and don’t want...
  6. Cozy Rustic Pallet Coop

    Cozy Rustic Pallet Coop

    I thought some of you may be interested in seeing the coop I designed and built using old pallets. I'm petty handy so after looking at too many coop plans to count I decided to design and build my own incorporating the features I wanted for my small flock of 4-7 chickens. For starters, I wanted...
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    • coop building covered chicken run diy chicken coop diy coops and runs minnesota pallet coop predator proof rustic rustic coop winter coop
    • Comments: 15
    • Category: Large Coops
  7. A

    Mice in the chicken run...

    Help! Mice are infesting my chicken run. I keep the water/food outside (i dont want food in the coop so please dont suggest it). I have always filled milk jugs with holes cut out for feeding and it has worked perfectly for us, but now I have a significant mice problem. 1st year chicken owner ya...
  8. spiritpots

    Keeping chickens warm in Minnesota winters

    This is my first winter with chickens and living in central Minnesota I have concerns that they will stay warm enough in our cold winters, especially when we hit -20 (actual temps not wind chill). I've read a lot of great information here with recommendations both for and against adding heat to...
  9. Sarah99

    Ocellated Turkeys!!

    Hello, My name is Sarah. I'm new of course.. I was wondering if there are anyone selling/Breeding Ocellated Turkeys. I know they are very costly, and know they also need to be in a Very warm climate. I have been wanting these forever But I live in Northern Minnesota. I also realize how difficult...
  10. erkmos52

    Converting building into coop - how to cover windows?

    Hi everyone, We are in the process of moving to a rural property outside of Duluth MN. We have an old playhouse that I would like to convert into a coop for my 34 chickens. It is in excellent condition and secure, but has windows on every wall. It also needs a layer of insulation, and...
  11. samzoost

    Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Chicks? + Breed Questions

    Hello all! I'm buying 4 week old chicks this Saturday, and I want to make sure I have everything ready to make sure they're stress free and happy when they get home. I've been seeing a lot about giving chicks apple cider vinegar/garlic/water in their waterer, and I was wondering: 1. Why? and 2...
    • samzoost
    • Thread
    • apple cider vinegar brahma breed cold hardy easter egger health heat hardy minnesota rhode island red salmon faverolle
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  12. A

    coop building help!

    ok- thanks to all of your advice, i poked around my yard for scraps and found some materials (cedar boards... just thrown away into a swamp!) and have started building a chicken coop similar to the Garden Ark but with an additional detachable run for more space. i needed a more compact setup...
  13. A

    chicken coop ideas!

    Hello! I am brand new to this chicken thing... and I have so many questions! I will be receiving 3 chicks (Americauna, Rhode Island Red, & Silver Laced Wyandotte) in about a week, and I am pondering coop ideas. I will have over a month before I will need to move them to a coop, but need to...
  14. Margaretlumley01

    Roos for sale in Rochester area Minnesota

    Any body need roos? I have 3 for $10 a piece for good homes. 2 are auracana/cochin mixes, gorgeous. The other is cookoo maran/buff O/cochin looks just like a barred rock. All have nice combs, feathers, wattles. A few have a couple feathers plucked out but are in top condition other wise. Will...
  15. L

    Cortnix quail

    Hello everyone! I recently was gifted three cortnix quail. I raised them for a while but it's just not working out. I live in the Minnesota twin cities area and would be willing to give them up for free. It's been fun but it's not working out. I'd be really sad to do it but I was thinking of...
    • Lcharlsen
    • Thread
    • cortnix quail for sale free minnesota please help please help! quail quail chicks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Quail
  16. TinaJ718

    Wright County, MN: ISO dead broke horse & pony to buy!

    Just starting my search to purchase a 1st horse for myself (color, breed, sex doesn't matter) and my son a 1st pony! If you have or know anyone selling in Wright County area of MN or close... please let me know. Thank you!
  17. emkawa

    True Northerner in Minnesota

    Hi, I'm Emily, and I have a new 8 bird flock just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. The girls are 17 weeks old this week and should be laying in the next month, or any day now! I'm having fun (and stressing) about the coop and run. I thought 4 or 5 birds would be perfect then chicken math...
  18. SherriV

    Have you seen? I am in search of the best coop plans I have ever seen...

    Have you seen or know where I can find this? In searching for coop plan ideas I found one that I really liked I thought that I saved it or a link to it but I cannot find it and I have been unable to find it in any searches since. I know that this is not a figment of my imagination because I...
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