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    What killed my chickens?

    Thank you for all of the information. I have had chickens for 7 years and never experienced any predator issues until this year. My neighborhood has been plagued by eagles, foxes, opossums, raccoons and now weasels.
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    What killed my chickens?

    No, it happened at night.
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    What killed my chickens?

    They were in fenced pen. I live in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We do have foxes, raccoons, opossums, etc. We have lost a few in the past to a fox. The fox carried away the chickens and left nothing but a bunch of feathers. None of them were eaten in any way. Here is a picture of a group...
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    What killed my chickens?

    I lost 10 chickens. Some were neatly laid together while others were not too far away. They were all in a fenced pen. Most had just 1 puncture wound on their backs right under the wing. 1 didn't have any punctures. There was no blood because all punctures were facing up. No part of any...
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    Anyone currently using Oxine

    I am trying to find up to date information on using non-activated oxine. How often do you use it? What ratio? Have you used it in your home?
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    How to keep my Rooster at home

    He has 3 hens to himself. I hate to keep him penned up all of the time. They have been able to run free for years, but always stayed right with us or the dogs. He is leaving his hens to go visit neighbors hens.
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    How to keep my Rooster at home

    I have a rooster that is about 4 years old. I only let my chickens free range when I am home so that my GSD can keep a watchful eye on them. My neighbor just acquired 2 hens. My rooster has been sneaking over to visit the hens in my neighbors yard every day. Can I discourage him from...
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    Food Scraps?

    Scraps are fine to feed to your chickens. My chickens eat anything, but radishes and celery. They love any type of meat especially tuna or sardines.
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    ***Chickensitting Thread!!!***

    I am always willing to Chicken sit. Will also sit any animal. Please add me to Pennsylvania list. Southeastern PA, Northern Harford County Maryland also. E-Mail: [email protected]
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