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    Suggestions for a VERY muddy run?

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    Suggestions for a VERY muddy run?

    I get gravel from the local parking lots
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    Comment by 'akddr' in article 'Cleaning and storing fresh eggs'

    Our coop temps are ambient so often in the 30s in winter. We sometimes leave eggs out in the counter for a couple of days and then refrigerate. Question is because the eggs are cold when we collect them should they be kept refrigerated as soon as we collect them? Thanks.
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    TOP FIVE, growing extra food for your flock

    Here’s our SE Alaska top 5 1. We grow a lot of lettuce - different varieties and the chickens will eat all of it. After it bolts and gets bitter they will still strip the leaves off of the thick stems. 2. Kale of course 3. They love picking wild blueberries when we let them out. 4. Any new...
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    Comment by 'akddr' in article 'Understanding the Confusing and Mysterious Language of Chickens (With Three Tips to Become More Fluent)'

    My hens will make a purring sound when they feel threatened. It could be an eagle or raven flying overhead or a dog in the yard that spooks them. The sound they make is similar to a cat’s purring but more insistent.
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    Feather loss from a goshawk attack

    Thanks!
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    Feather loss from a goshawk attack

    My hen escaped from a goshawk attack a few days ago but lost quite a number of feathers. She appears fine and is still laying eggs. I fdidfibd any puncture wounds or other injuries. Any thoughts on how long feather regrowth will take? It’s still winter here but she has a secure coop and 5 other...
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    Show me your Runs!...please 😇

    That’s impressive! As we have lots of snow here we have a slanted roof of semi-clear corrugated plastic and now have strong plastic sheeting over that as leaks developed over the years. We have an assortment of items in the coop includinga cement block in the coop for beak cleaning, a mirror and...
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    What Bedding Do You Use? ~ Member Poll And Compilation~

    When I have herbs that have dried and lost culinary use I add to the coop bedding. It smells good but I have no idea if the chickens get any benefit.
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    Comment by 'akddr' in article 'Chicken Toys: Why They're Important & How To Provide Them!'

    Mine enjoy broccoli heads tied up fir a ‘swinging’ food treat.
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    Comment by 'akddr' in article 'Chicken Toys: Why They're Important & How To Provide Them!'

    I saw an earlier post about adding a xylophone to the wall for chicken entertainment. I’ve tested a few at our local thrift stores and they don’t seem to make much sound unless you hit them with the wooden mallet. Any suggestions welcome.
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    Comment by 'akddr' in article 'Chicken Toys: Why They're Important & How To Provide Them!'

    if I tried to grow it in the coop I think it would be fast destroyed! But as I have a lot inthe garden I’ll definitely throw some in next year. Thanks for the tip!
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    North to Alaska!

    Well they are more pricy than we would like. I give my hens a lot of supplemental food so they probably don't eat as many pellets. We buy meal worms from Amazon, they get a cup of bird seed every day and lots of greens that would be thrown out as they are too old for the grocery stores to sell.
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    North to Alaska!

    Ooops typo in there! Ignore dead!
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    North to Alaska!

    I just found dead it but I think I’ll stick with the main forum. Lots of chicken owners here in Juneau.
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