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I sprinkle the grit over their food. They'll find what they need. If you cut the ends off of a small pickle-type cucumber, and peel it, they will peck at it while you hold it. I also spread an old sheet, doubled up, on the floor, and make a corral of cardboard. Sit on the floor inside with the...

I love these! I'm glad you started a thread so I can see more.

Does planting a veggie and flower bed for the chickens count? My 10yo is looking forward to playing (legitimately) in the dirt!

I didn't get my driver license until I was 30. At 16, I went to college in NYC. After college, I moved to Seoul for 8 years. I had no need to drive until I moved back to the US and lived in the 'burbs. My neighbor lady when I was growing up never learned. She relied on her husband and, later...

The oldest piece that's been in the family is a dining table that my grandfather used as a workbench back in the 1930s. But I have an antique highboy that's probably a bit older.

If you want eggs that are fertile and can be hatched, you need a rooster.

Hackensack charges $75.

Welcome! You may try posting a new thread in the ducks forum. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/ Or maybe @Callender Girl or @Miss Lydia can help?

I think mine was probably about 6 weeks or so, from my flock.

I agree with you! I've learned so much in the 4 years I've been here, and I'm still learning from the brilliant and experienced people here.

What's the oldest egg you've ever eaten? What's your favorite place to visit?

Thanks!

I floss every day. I brush twice a day, too! Doesn't help, though. My poor teeth are barely hanging on.

I have 2 EEs. One grew up with the Buff Orpington that became the top hen. When she died, the EE took over. My other EE is the most laid-back chicken ever. I can put her with new chickens, and she just accepts them. She's the one I let my students pet and pick up because she is so docile. Every...

So cool to see!