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    Looking for Scientific explanations of Phenotype

    Hi! I'm looking for a website or post that gives a more scientific explanation of color and pattern genetics in chickens. I've some experience with this in dogs where phenotype has been broken down by genetic research companies and you can learn what genes your dog may carry by sending in a...
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    Cost of keeping chickens

    I certainly can understand your feelings, you obviously view your chickens as pets and part of your family. Not everyone views them this way. While I do believe it's our responsibility to ensure the animals in our care are free from pain and suffering, I don't think taking them to the Vet is...
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    I'm from and currently moving back to Western PA! Johnstown to be exact.
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    Comment by 'bluecattlemutt' in article 'Gopherboyfarms Chicken Coop Building Super Funny Tons Of Pics'

    Lol love this very amusing! Really liked the comments on how you got all the free stuff. I'm always amazed how people find free stuff! Everyone around here seems to want top dollar for their trash!
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    I'm thinking about horses

    Buy a horse from a rescue! Rescues tend to go out of their way to help you find the right horse to match your situation and skill level. They often let you volunteer to help you learn how to care for your horse. Also rescues tend to be more honest as they want to ensure that the horse you...
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    Keeping Chickens Cool In a Heat Wave

    I always see this meme on Pinterest when talking about heat waves.
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    Comment by 'bluecattlemutt' in article 'The Blue House Coop'

    Fantastic amounts of detail! I love reading these so I can figure out how to plan my own coop build. You give me confidence as I'll be building it myself and I don't have a husband or anyone to help.
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    Comment by 'bluecattlemutt' in article 'The perch experiment'

    Interesting post, I'd be curious to see how a flock responds to an assortment of roosts introduced at a very young age. I would think their preference for 2x4 would be more a result of what they are used to. It would be fun to see a flock raised with an assortment of perches from the very...
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    Parakeets outside aviary over winter

    Do you have any pictures of your outdoor Aviary? I wouldn't have thought they could be kept outside in freezing temperatures. I've been planning on building an outdoor Aviary but I assumed I'd have to bring my birds inside. Would like to make a section where they can safely live outside.
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    Comment by 'bluecattlemutt' in article 'My first attempt Making Anything (coop)'

    Curious if you can share some of the YouTube videos and websites that particularly helped you to build this. I'm also looking into building from scratch with little to no knowledge.
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    Any paint lovers?

    I would consider myself an amateur artist. I've recently gotten back into oil painting. No chickens yet though. 😞
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    Chicken Advocate

    This is from 1918 but same idea.
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    Chicken Advocate

    Exactly! I actually came across a full page ad in an old newspaper from the 40s, that encouraged the idea of every home should have a chicken. It's actually what got me thinking.
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    Chicken Advocate

    Great article! Thanks for the read, I know there was an attempt to change the rules a few years ago that didn't pass, but I feel we have an additional argument now when our food supplies are being put under strain. People should be allowed to ensure they can provide some food for their...
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    Chicken Advocate

    Hello! I'm Christy I am currently chicken less as they are not legal where I live. So I'm planning on starting with quail and trying to argue with the local zoning board as to why especially in today's day an age where our food production is threatened by being shut down by the virus. It's...
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