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Article '13 Spooky Chicken Behaviors That Would Scare You If You Didn’t Know Better'- BYC Project Manager
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How To Prevent Dirty Eggs in the Chicken CoopGreat article! As a first time chicken owner, I had a neighbor tell me that I shouldn’t keep my coop so clean. They said that the chickens need...
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How To Prevent Dirty Eggs in the Chicken CoopI use sand in the coop. And when /after I had a mite infestation I used sand (with DE) in the nest-boxes too. Just a thin layer with hay on top...- BDutch
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How To Prevent Dirty Eggs in the Chicken CoopUse sand as bedding? That’s something I have never heard of. Wouldn’t the hens then use their nesting boxes for dirt baths and possibly break eggs?- WannaFarm
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How To Prevent Dirty Eggs in the Chicken CoopGreat post! Also, keep in mind that chickens love to dig. Lots of digging, especially after the rain in the mud, makes dirty feet. Our chickens...- Magpiezoe
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How To Prevent Dirty Eggs in the Chicken CoopI used to have to clean out my nesting boxes frequently. Then I read an article (I think it was here on BYC) that said you should never let your...
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A Guide to Pekin Bantams (A.K.A. Cochin Bantams in the US)This was a lovely article. I have my first 3 chickens ever. Mottled bantam Cochins. They are such a joy.- Wynter Willow
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The Stinky Acres Farm Chicken BarnI absolutely love this set up. The article is well written with great pictures, and a list of materials used.- oldhenlikesdogs
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The Blue House Coopsuch a well organized run! its given me inspiration for a way to make our new coop when we move!- Lgbchickie
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The Stinky Acres Farm Chicken BarnFantastic writing, clear instructions and wonderful pictures - easy to follow and gives me ideas!!- thistlewick
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13 Spooky Chicken Behaviors That Would Scare You If You Didn’t Know BetterI truly enjoyed reading this. Very entertaining and I learned a few things too. Thank you!- Clementine2022
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Wolves ~ A Wolf Rp {Character Page}
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The hen that liked to hitch hike
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Washington township (Slatington, PA) 18089
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The door way, this coop is connected to the barn, inside the barn is another coop. This is the rooster who owns the coop I am showing you We will... -
My hen Snapple :)
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Snapple, is special in my opinion. She is incredibly smart! Just so smart! All chickens are smart, but she seems to be specially bright! I didn't...