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    I have found blood on side of nesting box and clump of bloody "goo"

    Thanks for the responses!
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    I have found blood on side of nesting box and clump of bloody "goo"

    My ladies have just started laying regularly (off and on for about a month) and this week I found fresh blood on the side of one of the nesting boxes with a clump of bloody mucous, goo stuff. I can't find any blood on any of the hens, nor do they seem to have any unusual behavior. They are still...
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    Losing feathers fast

    She is definitely old enough to molt, about 2-1/2 yrs. But this is not the time of year that any of the others have ever molted (is the spelling molt or moult?). I would be happy if that is it. I guess I should just wait and see then? Thanks for such speedy replies!
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    Losing feathers fast

    A couple of days ago I came home to find that the RIR hen I adopted from my sister had lost a lot of feathers that were all over the run. I first thought that some of the other hens were responsible as she is the "newbie" and the pecking order was still being established, although there were no...
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    Tractor light enough to move, but sturdy enough for wind

    Thank you for all of your suggestions! You are all awesome!!! I had the run made of scrap 1x4's put together with wood screws (always use screws, never nails). The problem was there was not enough weight to keep the roof from acting as a sail when it got windy. I tried to weight it down with 5...
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    Tractor light enough to move, but sturdy enough for wind

    I have been trying to find a design for a chicken tractor that is large enough for six hens, light enough for me to move by myself, and withstand the 45 mph winds we get here sometimes. We just had a windstorm yesterday and my latest project did not stand up to the wind! The run is in pieces...
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    Teacher Writes "Loser" On Students Assignments....

    The teacher needs to find another way of relating to his students... one that provides a positive example of how to interact with others. As a teacher myself, I am embarassed when my peers act in such an unprofessional manner. We are supposed to provide positive examples.
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    I've been spared.....but I need expert opinion on Goshawks.

    Please don't "terminate" the hawk. They are only doing what comes naturally. It is your responsibility to keep your ladies safe. Mine do great in a "mobile home" (aka tractor) with a rather large mobile run that I move every couple of days. I have had owls and red-tail hawks show interest, but...
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    Coop falling appart after 1 yr

    Screws are really the way to go. Perhaps if you cannot salvage the one that you have, you can use some of the materials to build a new one. Look at the coop designs here for ideas, there are many who have some really cool designs and have put a lot of thought into them.
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    Buff Orpington or EE?

    I have six Buffs and none of them had green legs! Sure looks a little different, huh? Still cute and you'll love it anyway.
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    Help Roo Attacked Me, Leg In Major Pain/red..mine

    I also had a roo that was a terror every time I went near the coop. He would draw blood through my pants and shirt nearly every time I fed, watered, collected eggs... anything. The last straw was when I bent down to get the water and he came at my head. He grabbed ahold of my hair with his beak...
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    What is your chickens' favorite treat?

    My ladies do love their mealworms. I am having a hard time finding them, though.
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    Mac the rooster needs a new home! He is on Camano Isl, WA now

    I am looking for someone to take pity on me and Mac, a very handsome young Barred Rock. He was in with the pullets that I got this spring (see, isn't he smart?) but really do not want fertilized eggs. So, I am looking for a home for him. He is protective of his girls, but not mean. I can...
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    why do dog's do this

    I keep a pair of plastic garden clogs by the back door that are easy to clean, comfy, and I can easily slip on to go to check on the chicks. I call them my chit-chews That way I don't track stuff through the house. My dog loves that I move my chicks house frequently...that way she has fresh poo...
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