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    Trimming Roosters Spurs

    Has anyone had any experience "trimming" a roosters spurs? I was given a beautiful rooster (along with 2 hens that he considers are "his"), and I already have 8 hens (1 is sitting on a nest of 12 eggs), and 1 rooster. These 2 guys are currently separated in the barn, but they do a lot of...
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    Ants in the Coop

    These are Fire Ants, and the chickens and ducks don't seem the least bit interested in eating them. Do I put the DE around the outside of the coop (we have concrete floors covered with pine shavings), or around the inside walls?
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    Ants in the Coop

    I have ants in our coop and am looking for a "safe" insecticide to get rid of them. Any ideas?
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    Dogs besides Pyrenees and other large breeds that make good LGDs

    I recently purchased a Anatolian Shepherd. He was born out in a pasture and spent his first 10 weeks in the pasture. He is a great pup and stays near the barn watching the goats, chickens and ducks. He has no interest in "running" around or away. I got him from a reputable breeder. If you...
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    Raising Muscovy's

    I have 5 adult Muscovys (3 Hens and 2 Drakes), and they are laying eggs, however they "critters" are always getting them right before they hatch. I've decided that this year I'm going to collect the eggs and hatch them myself. I have read and read and read on hatching and raising baby...
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