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    Flock Management App/Software

    I have been thinking about writing something, I haven't found much for this purpose, but I haven't looked much either.
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    Frozen Chicken Poop clean up

    Paint scrapper is the unsung hero of the chicken coop. It also works great to clean roosts and of course are super cheap.
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    Frozen Chicken Poop clean up

    Paint scrapper.
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    Good breed combination?

    Orpingtons. Not the greatest of layers but are extremely docile and handle the cold weather well.
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    Behavior of Rooster

    9-19 more hens.
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    How do you get ready for winter?

    Isn't hay really bad for winter and/or possibly all of the time? Their crop can be impacted by eating it, it doesn't absorb moisture very well and generally molds instead of drying out?
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    How To Prevent Frostbite?

    It locks in moisture, which is the exact opposite of what you are looking to do. Sure it treats the dry'ed comb, but unless it just a single cold snap and is moving back to warmer weather, it does more damage than it does cure.
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    How To Prevent Frostbite?

    Don't use petroluem jelly. This does nothing at all to prevent frost bite and will even make it worse.
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    Different Breeds of Chickens Mix well? HELP

    Aseel we're actually bred for cock fighting and tend to have a more aggressive disposition.
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    Used egg cartons.....?

    It is illegal in some states, you will need to check your state laws on the matter
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    Which rooster to keep?

    Plus buff orpingtons are particularly docile breed. That doesn't mean one couldn't act up, but as the breed as a whole, they are socile
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    Introducing just one pullet

    If your flock is full grown, you should wait until they pullet catches up in size before introducing her.
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    Staying warm in winter

    Where do you live? Knowing what winter is like in your part of the world will help.
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    Steel wool pieces in oyster shell

    If they are still on chick feed, I wouldn't offer them OS, depending on their age, their kidneys are still developing and you don't want additional calcium until they lay their first egg.
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    Trying to get a firm handle on my long-term feed costs

    If I pm you, would you mind sending those my way as well?
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