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The Northern Fowl MiteI believe my chickens got it from rats that showed up during the winter. Because by March I seen one run from underneath the coop. But I do have a...
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Cayuga Ducks - All You Need to KnowI agree they are beautiful ducks. Mine are 8wks., old and are fully feathered, one just rasps and the other honks so I reckon I have one of each...
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Phosphorus Problems in the Land of “Perfect” CalciumThank you. Many people assume that whole grains provide ample phosphorus, however there are many studies that show that only about half of the...- CabritaChicks
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Phosphorus Problems in the Land of “Perfect” CalciumThat was interesting! I enjoyed learning about the relationship between calcium and phosphorous! Great article!
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Wholesome homemade feed 2What a quick response! Thank you for your input! I appreciate all of your feedback and had indeed read that you have live mealworms and include...- Sydnicst
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The Northern Fowl MiteThis was just what I have been super curious about lately!!! I was going to give my chickens a spa day and give them a thorough look over, and now...
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Ms Biddy's Upcycled Swingset CoopI can see your aunt and uncle in there! They are swinging back and forth in pleasure. Love the love...
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The Northern Fowl MiteGreat article, thanks for the info I'll have the check my chickens now. And lol you can see the mites heart- D1N0
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Open Air Coop and Run built off a Loft Bed in South TexasLove it! This is such a well written article! The pictures are so helpful!- CCsGarden
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Treats for ducks(can apply to chickens too):
- happy duck
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Ducks will eat most everything, but that doesn’t mean that they need to eat it. Lets say for example you were going to a pond and had some bread... -
Thechickenprojects Chicken Coop
- TheChickenProject
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Welcome to our Coop Page! Chelsea's Coop While on a trip to Virginia, we stopped at a local Tractor Supply and a swap meet for chickens and ducks... -
Barn Coop Page
- mississippifarmboy
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- 10 min read
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The Farm At Whippoorwill Creek Glen, Mississippi. Main barn and coop page. New, updated pictures coming soon! Here is a tour and the... -
Quail are slobs: a case study of various watering and bedding options for solid floored pens
- Susan Skylark
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Dealing With Predators the Kind Way *updated image*
- Barnette
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Our Journey and New Coop
- The cheek coop
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We started our chicken journey April 29th 2023 when we acquired an old coop from a neighbor. We were planning to get some pullets around July... -
Moving broody hens
- Silkie Princess
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You have a broody hen, you want to hatch chicks but you can't leave your hen in her current nesting spot. What do you do?!?! This article covers... -
Methods for Dealing with Roosters
- PioneerChicks
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Pasty Butt
- CIuck
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Pasty butt is very common and easy to treat! -
My aviary journey
- muddy75
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Halloween Fun For Your Chickens!
- AnimalGeek23
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Halloween Fun For Your Chickens Let me start the article by saying: It is totally optional and depends on your chicken if you want to dress them... -
A Simple Way to Keep Chickens Cool for the Summer.
- R1V3R20NG
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For many people, keeping chickens cool during those ridiculously hot summer days is a challenge. When using this method, you might not even need... -
Trash to Treasure
- MatthewsHomestead
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Before my husband, I had never considered becoming a homesteader. I had assumed my cushy office job and apartment in the city was my future... -
Massachusetts Duck Coop
- OH2MA
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This spring we decided to add ducks to our lives. We bought four Swedish Blues from McMurray and raised them in a brooder for 4 weeks before... -
Sandbox Brooder
- MamaInPajamas
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After using a rubbermaid tote that my four girls quickly outgrew (at 3 weeks old), I lucked out and got a free used sandbox on the internets, so... -
Waddle In Duck Tractor
- LydiaB
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This duck house is designed for summer use in WI. I house the ducks elsewhere in the winter. We have a dog who keeps predators out of our yard, so... -
Recycled Re Purposed Brooder
- AlpineSpringsRanch
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Materials List: Craigslist ALL wood (not particle board) Entertainment Center = $35.00 You could also theoretically use an all-wood... -
How To Raise & Process Chickens for Meat - Tips & Pictures
- BYC Support
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This is an index of pages for information on raising and processing meat birds. Some of the links have graphic pics. Plucking a Hen by...