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11 Ways to save money on chickens' feed

sumi
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Thank you for simplifying this much-needed information!

Avian Respiratory System - Under Construction

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This is nearly mind-blowing. Who knew that the respiratory system is the secret of flight? If this is just the beginning of an "Under Construction" article, then please ... tell us more!
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Best of the Beautiful Bird Breeds

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The write-ups are good, but the pictures are better. I would, however, like to see actual photographs of the Sebrights instead of a drawing. The Livestock Conservancy lists them as having low enough numbers to qualify for "Threatened" status. If they're the 10th most popular bantam breed, hopefully that will change. With that much popularity, there have got to be some good pictures somewhere!
Anybody?
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I came across some really good pictures actually, but I couldn’t find a picture that had both colors of the birds in it, I wanted people to see both colors. Thank you for the review. ☺️

Halloween Fun For Your Chickens!

AnimalGeek23
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Love the warming recipes! Mine get the standard warmed oats, but I hadn't thought of "soup." They'll love it!
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Reducing Your Plastic Footprint

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Thanks for reminding ua again about our impact on this fragile world we share.
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Omlet Coop

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I've seen these advertised, but never in actual use. How about some pictures of your set-up? That, and a few notes about what works best for you and what you may have had to adjust would be a big help to others considering this unit.

Test - Thumbnail vs Full Size

casportpony
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This is good for comparison, but your photo is absolutely amazing! Thanks!

DUBBING (REMOVING) EXTRA LARGE COMB OF ROOSTER "LIFE SAVING GUIDE"

Saaniya Jackson
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What a great story! Dubbing saved a beautiful rooster's life. What a handsome boy, now!

Cluckingham Palace

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This is a great salvage coop. It's amazing what you can do with an old piece of someone else's junk, a little ingenuity and a lot of elbow grease. Nice Job!
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Can You OUTSMART a Chicken?

Mimi13
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Good one! We've all been there at some point, so it's fun to know that we're not the only ones being outwitted by a wily hen. I sure hope they figure it out soon, though - those Welsummer eggs are gorgeous!
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They really are gorgeous.

Some Thoughts On General Coop Hygiene And Ventilation

LynneP
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Very detailed and descriptive. Lots of "pro and con" info. Nicely done!

Shadrach’s Multi Coops

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Anyone looking for a basic, solid coop need look no further than here. And you're right, chickens don't need aesthetics ... but sometimes WE do! These coops would be very easy to "dress up" with a little paint or trim, if desired. Personally, I like the clean look of these boxy coops.
I do find myself wishing the writer had followed up with some of the behavior he/she wanted to observe. How did that pan out? Could you possibly add some commentary on how the chickens sorted themselves out? Please?
Shadrach
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Your wish is my command.
There is a follow up article on the way. It's called The Tribal Chicken.
I find it hard judging the length an article needs to be in order to keep the reader interested and informed.
I decided the best option was write a number of articles and link one to another...It's slow progess.
Thank you for reading and commenting.

Integrating new birds at 4 weeks old

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This is an excellent system and an even better write-up. All of the details are there, from exact door sizes to schedules to easy chick-round-up. Pictures are great and very helpful ... and the one with the baby peeking out through the open door is just priceless!
Thanks for a great article!
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How to Train Your Chicken for Showmanship

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Excellent! Well written, well thought out and well presented. This is actually getting printed out for my daughter's next 4H meeting - proper credit given, of course! Thank you for a wonderful teaching aid for our new showers!

9 Structures You Won't Believe Are Chicken Coops!

sumi
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Okay, Folks - These are some pretty amazing, VERY creative coops, here. Let's see what anyone else can come up with. If your coop, or someone you know's coop rivals one of these beauties, let's see it! ... Please? I LOVE this stuff!
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When will my Chickens start laying eggs?!?!?

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What a nice article! It's a pleasant "read" and addresses the anxious impatience of waiting for that ever-so-special first egg. Enjoy!
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Incubating and Hatching Chicken Eggs aka HATCHING 101

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There's is a LOT of information here, but it's worth sorting through. If your eyes start to glaze from info overload, don't give up! Take a break, digest what you've read, and come back to where you left off. It's well worth the time!
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Thank you for bringing the plight of the Bobwhite to the fore!
As a child, my mom and I would sit out back on the picnic table and whistle for the bobwhites. They would always whistle back! As I grew older, I would often whistle as I worked in my gardens, or whenever I found myself in a place that looked like a likely place for the little quail to hide. As time passed, I got fewer and fewer responses. I stopped, eventually, thinking that I was just too busy to wait as patiently as I had when I was younger. Then I had a chance to go back to the "old place" and whistled for my old friends. I waited. And I whistled. And I waited some more, but the quail were gone. That's when I started paying more attention. I whistled and waited pretty much every chance I got ... no bobwhites!
I now keep a "wild" patch of emergent forest in my yard. Next Spring, I hope to hatch some bobwhites for release. Between the foxes and the cats, there probably won't be many that make it, but I want to try. I miss talking to my little friends!
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I think that's WONDERFUL!! If we just keep trying, hopefully we will eventually succeed where others are failing. We just have to be persistent and try to keep the predators away for a bit while the population grows. How wonderful of you!! It is so sad that they are disappearing! I would sure hate to lose such a magnificent species. Even the specialists don't know enough about them to successfully release them from coop. But I am finding that people here seem to know more about them than the specialists lol. I know that even man is a predator, as Bobwhite are hunted for food. But I think hunters need to think about the total loss of them, and help to revive them before continuing to hunt...just my opinion. I think if the environment is right and there are weeds, grasses, woody hiding places, bugs, and a water source, and we release just before breeding season so they can get acclimated, and we try to scare predators away for awhile, it will work!! Happy Conserving!! I'll pray for your success and that you may someday be able to call with your friends, the Bobwhites again!! I adore them!! I'm moving to the Arkansas Ozarks in a few years to retire, and will be joining this cause myself there. I think I am also going to speak to the Native Chiefs, Elders, and Council here in New Mexico, as they have most of the land here still, and see if we can't try here too. Bobwhites used to be here 100 years ago, and they are all but gone, only found at the far east borders now. In fact, people have no idea that we have lost the population of the entire west half of the United States in the past 100 years. I'm surprised no one even cared, especially because Bobwhites are hunted and consumed by man. You'd think someone would have spoke up much sooner. But instead, they just get them shipped from the midwest and eastern states, and then charge 30 to 50 bucks or more for quail dinner. It saddens me. We should replenish them before we consume them to extinction.

Nest Boxes; why do we make a sitting hens job so difficult?

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There is a great deal of thought and logic put into this experiment. Thank you for documenting the process so well! My coop is scheduled for an update, next Spring, so I will definitely be incorporating some of these changes. Nature truly does know best - and we would do well to imitate whenever possible!
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Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed the article.
I have 4 more articles partially completed which I shall eventuelly post here. They all go against conventional wisdom so I'll be interested to see what reaction they get,if any.

Corid Amprolium Oral Drench Instructions

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Quick read, short and to the point - excellent info.
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