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    Roof Turbine

    I have one on the roof @ the highest point to draw the heat out and it works great. So I would say as long as you have a decent amount of wind during the year there great.
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    Nest Box Problem

    The hens keep pulling the straw out of the boxes. The boxes are 10 inches off the ground with a 1 1/2" ledger board and a slanted roof over top. Can I use another material or what? PLEASE HELP!!! Thank you Ron
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    what to feed ?

    I have 24 Layers (Isa browns & buufs) they are 15 wks. old and 1-2 have started laying and I just bought 2 bags of flock raiser. Should I finish out the flock raiser with some oyster shell on the side or start mixing the FR with layena. I hate to waste the FR and storing for fall meaties in this...
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    poison ivy

    moving my meat birds around they will come in contact with some low growing poison ivy, is it ok for them to eat or won't they bother it. Thank you Ron
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    when to butcher

    Do you weigh a select few or do you just judge the size. My meaties are 5 wks. old and are getting big, so I was wondering butcher @7 or 8 wks. or what. Ideas and pictures of butcher size sure would be appreciated . Thank you Ron @ Black dog farms
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    sale price for processed meaties?

    Barrybro Where in SW MI. I'm in baroda area. Ron Black dog farms
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    meat birds and temps

    How low of temps can 3.5 week old meaties handle at night. it still getting in the mid to upper 40's at night here in michigan. should I leave a heat lamp on outside at night, I kind of want them to get used to day/night. Thank you Ron @ black dog farms
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    2wk Cornish Xs...feeding schedule opinions, please :)

    I was wondering on a 12 on 12 off feeding schedule when they say turn lights off or down what if you still need a little suplemental heat because you started to early. my birds will be 3 wks old on 4-27 and begoing outside shortly thereafter but still may need heat. please help!! Thanks Ron...
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    Have I screwed up yet (NEWBIE)

    I have 30 meat birds in the brooder with layers, I have had them 10 days that makes them about 2 wks old and I have been feeding both groups the purina starter @ 18% plant protein 24/7. I plan on moving them to their seperate homes(coop & tractor )@ 4 wks , so should I seperate them right now...
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    new and excited member

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I'm looking forward to this site very informative and well read. I just went out to buy 6 more chicks(auracanas). Thanks Ron and beth Black dog farms
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    new and excited member

    Hi all am new to chickens so looking for all the help I can get. I have lurked around here for a long while,got my chickens today and joined. 15 Isa browns 7 Buff orpingtons 32 cross rock meat birds Thanks in advance and wish me luck!! Ron Black dog farms
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