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    Questions about Keeping Our Randy Rapist Roo

    Thanks for your help. I suspected that I was wrong about the blood spots, but it's nice to know for sure now. I googled other images and found old forums here (that I couldn't find before posting this, of course!), and I'm perfectly comfortable now. Thank you so much!
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    Questions about Keeping Our Randy Rapist Roo

    We have a BEAUTIFUL Americauna rooster. He's a nice guy, too -- pretty calm, reasonably friendly...you know: the kind of guy you'd be proud to bring home to mom. But we don't want (noticeably) fertilized eggs, and this boy really likes to love the ladies. We sell eggs, and don't want to worry...
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    Just Gotta Brag...

    Sorry, but I have to brag to SOMEONE who might care. I'm so proud of my chickens today. We got 11 eggs from 12 hens, in Minnesota, in January! WAY TO GO, LADIES!!!
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    Minnesota Cold -- Help Our Hens!

    I found this on BYC (will definitely help you, StaceyChickFarm), but am still looking for unique ideas or opinions...
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    Minnesota Cold -- Help Our Hens!

    This will be our hens' first winter in cold, snowy Minnesota. We selected winter-hardy breeds (3 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Leghorns, 4 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Speckled Sussex, 2 Americaunas, and 1 Barred Rock). They've got a well-constructed coop--with adequate ventilation and little or no drafts. But the...
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    A Customer Asked Me a Question I Didn't Know How to Answer...

    Thanks...that's all there is to it, huh?
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    A Customer Asked Me a Question I Didn't Know How to Answer...

    Ever since we got chickens, people have asked all kinds of questions. We've always been able to answer them, too: why are the eggs brown? How do you get eggs without roosters? How long does it take a chick to reach adulthood? Do the eggs taste better? How do they know to get back inside when...
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    Um... what do I do with my chickens when they are done laying?

    I've always heard that older birds are good in soups/stews, but not as "meal" meat. :)
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    Starting a Farm -- Looking for Good Wisdom! Please?!?

    I've gotten LOADS of good advice from all you BYC addicts, so I'm hoping you can give me some more, please... This time, it's not related specifically to chickens, although they can certainly come into play... Nate and I have gotten through our first year of produce/egg sales, and we're...
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    New Chicken Farmer - Random Questions

    1) They'll get it eventually. It's their instinct to roost, and they'll do it. No worries. 2) I like to have food and water always available to my flock. I'd say yes, even though it's probably not entirely necessary if you're letting them out right away at sunrise. 3) We use pine shavings for...
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    Bedding Help

    Hmmm...we've been using pine shavings and haven't had any trouble. They LOVE to eat them when they're wet (if water spills on them), but otherwise leave them alone. I'm sure it's fine to leave as dirt, too. We keep fresh straw in the nest boxes, but the hens love to kick that onto the floor...
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    Same breed (RIR), same day, first eggs for both of them. Unbelievable.
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    So soft and small!
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    help

    You will get better answers from more knowledgeable people than me, but I'll tell you this: I've only seen this behavior a few days with my chickens -- and those were the days when it was 95+ degrees and they couldn't get cool. Is it hot there? Do they have enough shade and water? (I use the...
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    And so the fun begins!

    Yay! We were absolutely giddy when we saw our first pullet egg (from our group of 6). That was just a few weeks ago, and now ALL 6 of the girls are laying. The eggs are getting bigger and better and more normal-shaped every day. Have fun!
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