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    Chickens do the Darndest Things

    I saw some fairly amazing chicken behavior last night that I wanted to share. I have three 7-week old pullets (hopefully) -- one each of barred rock, easter egger, and black australorp. Well, the three ladies have only been out in their enclosed run for a week now, and have still not gotten the...
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    H5N2

    I found this stat from a recent article interesting: Quote: I wonder if there is something about a backyard flock vs. a commercial flock that makes the former less susceptible than the latter: namely, stocking density and sanitation. Think about it. When are you most likely to catch a...
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    Washers + Screws vs. Poultry Staples: Corrosion Issues?

    So, the little birdies are starting to get their feathers and are eager to fly their brooder. Time to finish the run. I have researched the washers and screws vs. poultry staples debate, and it is clear that the washer and screws method is stronger and easier to install when working with...
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    Using grub killer around my chickens

    Nice! Have fun with the ducks -- wish I could keep them where I live: some breeds can lay 300+ eggs a year.
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    Using grub killer around my chickens

    Excellent point -- thank you for adding that to the discussion! Yes, chick-sized grit is absolutely necessary if feeding anything other than starter crumbles/pellets. I have been using starter mash (finely cracked seeds and grains) from Scratch & Peck, and have been providing the same company's...
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    Using grub killer around my chickens

    As for age of chicks before they can eat bugs, I would hazard a guess to say from day 1 on out. What would a chick eat if it were with its momma hen out on pasture? We shouldn't be afraid to trust natural instinct; chickens have evolved for millions of years before industrially-formulated feed...
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    Using grub killer around my chickens

    You might be surprised how many grubs they can eat. I would recommend letting them have at 'em before you decide that applying toxic substances to your land is necessary. Also, have you considered ducks? They are also voracious bug-eaters. IMO, harnessing natural systems is vastly preferable to...
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    Should a Chick's Crop Always be Full?

    Good advice, and thank you for the link.
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    Should a Chick's Crop Always be Full?

    Yes, overthinking. A strong-suit of mine! Thank you for your level-headed comfort.
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    Should a Chick's Crop Always be Full?

    My first foray into raising chicks began this Tuesday with a peeping little box. So far so good, but I find myself worrying about everything. Here is the latest: should my chick's crops always be full? They all have noticeable crops all the time. One of the chick's crops is significantly larger...
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    2 day old chick attacks my hand

    Thank you for the comfort Titanpaul726 and luvmychixandducks; your experience is very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share.
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    2 day old chick attacks my hand

    I officially entered the world of chickening with the arrival of a barred rock, a black austra, and an easter egger from Meyer yesterday. This being my first foray into flock-tending, everything is a bit mysterious, despite all I have previously read. Here's my current question: the barred rock...
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    Anybody need a free buff orp female chick (around New York City?)

    Real simple: I have an order for 4 chicks arriving around April 7 from Meyer Hatchery. I only need 3 of em. Does anybody need a single chick in the NYC area? Yours for the taking if you come and get her. Please let me know ASAP, otherwise I am going to cut the 4th chick from the order before...
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    New California Commercial Chicken Law

    Actually, a 67 square inch space is roughly 8 inches by 8 inches (area of a square or rectangle = height x width). An eight inch by eight inch square is barely enough room for a mouse. But again, if they are confined to the same effective area in a "cage free" environment due to overcrowding...
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    New California Commercial Chicken Law

    This is an interesting article, for several reasons. Thought I would share it along with some points and questions that come to mind. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-23/california-s-humane-chicken-act-complicates-u-s-farm-law.html (1) The photograph of the "cage free" commercial egg...
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