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    What predator would pile up dead chickens?

    I don't have rats, probably because I have not killed my current weasel. Mice only can get in my coop during the day through the chicken door, as I have no gaps, cracks or openings otherwise. Chickens eat those mice as there is nowhere to hide once they get in. Message is, dont kill your weasel...
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    What predator would pile up dead chickens?

    Weasel. Dogs leave slobbery mahem. Racoons the same. Fox take whats needed at the time. Fortify your coop run enclosure with 1/4 inch hardware cloth. Weasels are night time hunters for the most part. I have learned to live with my weasel (they are territorial, and you will only have one) . They...
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    Can I do anything more to help this hen's injured rear end?

    Unfortunately you may have to keep her separate until she completely feathers in.
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    Broody hen core

    Agreed! Broodies are scarry! Here is a description I wrote about one of mine Most of my broodys act psychotic. Picture a nice serene barn yard...then all the sudden, here she comes! off the nest , barreling out the coop door like a preditor is on her heals, clucking loud like a time bomb about...
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    New member

    Thank You for joining us! We hope to see pictures of your flock whenever possible. This is my girl "Crazy Bird", she says Hi!
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    Thank You! I just laid out eggs (and michigan rocks) on some spring grass one day. Blessings to you!

    Thank You! I just laid out eggs (and michigan rocks) on some spring grass one day. Blessings to you!
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    Australorp broody AGAIN

    Some girls are just like that! Maybe advertise her as broody mama queen and someone will have the perfect situation for her where she can be herself and fulfill her life's ambition to rear young. There are non broody breeds that would be better at just egg production if that is your preference...
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    scaly leg

    What have you tried so far?
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    Ants and Mealworms

    No need to broadcast the mealworms. If your chickens have a new big area to explore, just let them do that.
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    Chicken bullies

    Many times overcrowding and bordom is the culprit when problems like this occur. Chickens thrive and have fewer problems when they have ample pasture and area to explore. They live to peck and scratch so an area with grass, bugs, and vegetation will keep them busy. If you have limited area, you...
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    Chicken bullies

    Tell us about your set up, how many chickens total, the space they have avaliable, what you are feeding along with any other things that can help us figure this out. Pictures also help
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    New to raising chickens

    Welcome to BYC! I think your grey one is also a rooster going by the big feet, thick legs, and red face. Beautiful birds!
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    Hello from Minnesota

    Hi Ann, Your mini farm sounds gorgeous! You are not alone in your journey to a secure coop setup. The "Forr Knox coop i have today is a direct result of different preditors showing me the week and unsecure areas i needed to fortify. Glad you joined us Welcome to the flock!
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    Chicks arriving soon….broody hen and where to do it? Questions

    Of that outside fencing has opening of over an inch, add a layer of 1/4 inch hardware cloth that will be tall enough that the chick can't escape into the dog area.
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    Chicks arriving soon….broody hen and where to do it? Questions

    The bonding of the broody and chicks work best if the broody has spent the appropriate time brooding, 3 weeks...and The chicks are new, 2 or 3 days old at the most. Removing the fake eggs that broody has been sitting on, after dark works best and replacing with chicks. In the morning you will...
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