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    Tube feeding mishap

    If tube feeding is done wrong and food is put down the wrong hole then will the chicken choke? Everyone says they will likely die but how do they die? How soon? Concerned we’ve done it wrong.
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    STARTING OVER😭

    😲 oh wow. I don’t like when people don’t care to control their dogs when they know they are predatory. We are slightly more lenient with our dogs now but that’s because they’ve gotten older and they are generally well-behaved. I don’t have to worry about them wandering off and killing...
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    STARTING OVER😭

    So sorry! We had an attack the day after Christmas, though it was by a neighbor’s dog. It’s really so sickening when this happens. I hope you’re able to secure the coop to ease your mind. :) Becky
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    Can a dog and chickens safely coexist in a small backyard?

    My dogs are really good and totally tolerate the birds, even the house chicken. Unfortunately our neighbors’ dogs have not been as kind though to our flock outside, so I’d agree it depends on the dog. My friend has beagles and chickens and they coexist so it isn’t exactly the breed you need to...
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    Wingin’ It

    Wingin’ It
  6. Ladder - Build Up

    Ladder - Build Up

    The chicks were just about ready to get out the safety of their nursery on the front porch and join the other birds in the coop. I would’ve preferred there be more space in the coop to accommodate the growing flock but that is not an option at the moment. I assumed the first few days would be...
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    Salutations

    I'm brand new to this site. Though I've had my hen for about three years now. I joined yesterday as I stumbled across these forums while I was looking for an answer to a very specific question my boyfriend and I were not sure of the answer to; do chickens like water... We thought we knew the...
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