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    Do chicks yawn?

    Well, I just got finished watching my chicks obsessively for the past half hour, and neither one of them did that yawn thing, or shook their heads. They are very energetic, and are feeding, drinking, grooming, and even flying into each other. So, are there any reasons that the yawn and the head...
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    Do chicks yawn?

    Aargh! Wow, this is frustrating. Because we thought we were being kind to are chicks by giving them an occasional worm as a treat. Earthworms. Who knew that these carry gapeworm?! How is it I never saw anyone write that you should never, ever give your chicks worms because they may carry...
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    Do chicks yawn?

    My 6 wk old chicks have begun to open their beaks very widely, as if yawning. If they were cats, I'd say they were trying to cough up a hair ball. I'm curious as to what they're up to, if anybody knows. Thanks.
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    Urgent: out of chick starter, substitute needed

    Hi, We accidentally ran out of chick starter crumbles, and we won't be able to get more until Monday. The chicks (RIR and BO) are six weeks old. They have been fed only the crumbles and water, and a few worms. Could someone suggest something in the house that would be suitable for them to last...
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    Ducks vs chickens

    Thanks for all the replies. Could someone give me a link or advise me regarding what needs to be done to manage duck mess? Also, any guidelines as to which breeds and gender are least noisy and most likely to bond with people? Thanks
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    Ducks vs chickens

    I've been considering getting ducks, because the consensus seems to be that they are superior to chickens when it comes to ridding the garden of slugs. (See this thread for more details.) I would like to ask any duck owners to comment on the virtues and/or drawbacks of duck ownership over...
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    Siding the coop: anything cheaper than plywood?

    I trying to keep my costs down as much as possible. Is there any siding material cheaper than plywood that will keep out drafts and predators and can be attached to a wood frame? Thanks.
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    Ventilation vs. Draft Protection

    Thanks for all the replies. Patandchickens: the reason for 2 hens is that we live in town, and zoning limits us to just 2.
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    Super basic question: why a pop door?

    I'm almost embarrassed to ask, because it seems to be totally taken for granted that a coop needs a pop door, but why? Can't you just open the main door to let the chicks in and out?
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    Aren't chicks supposed to scratch in their litter for food?

    Thanks for the replies. Eponagirl - what sort of pellets do you use? Also, that is really great quote from Henry Ford.
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    Ducks vs chickens

    I've been considering getting ducks, because the consensus seems to be that they are superior to chickens when it comes to ridding the garden of slugs. (See this thread for more details.) I would like to ask any duck owners to comment on the virtues and/or drawbacks of duck ownership over...
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    Ventilation vs. Draft Protection

    I'm designing my first chicken coop, capacity: 2 hens. Everything I read mentions the importance of good ventilation, as well as the importance of keeping the hens protected from drafts. These two seem to contradict each other. I was thinking of building basically a box with a slanted roof...
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    Aren't chicks supposed to scratch in their litter for food?

    This is my first time raising chicks (1 BO and 1 RIR), and they are almost 3 wks old. I notice they only eat directly from the feeder. The BO in particular likes to stick her head in the feeder when it is newly filled and dash feed all over the place. However, neither of them will touch the...
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    Slugs, an acquired taste?

    Quote: I actually bought Sluggo last year (after reading the description in the Fedco Seeds catalog) but didn't have the heart to use it. Even if it was organic (which my garden was). I don't know why, but I'm perfectly comfortable with something higher up the food chain using a slug as...
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    Slugs, an acquired taste?

    Quote: I think I'm about to get depressed... Does anyone else have some real experience with chickens and gardens? Maybe I really should get ducks...
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