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    Dead Hen - Hawk?

    I confirmed that it was a hawk, since I saw it digging around the feathers. It flew up on a branch as I approached, and then swooped away. Next time I will be armed.
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    Dead Hen - Hawk?

    I lost my first chicken today. Let them out of the run this morning and left for a short time. When I came back, I didn't see any of them. I checked the coop and saw most of them inside, and then noticed 4 under a bush that ran toward me when they saw me. Then, on the outside of the run, I...
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    Best way to cover run to protect from hawks?

    I am in the middle of building my run (15 x 40) and am wondering what people think is the best way to cover it up to protect from hawks (our neighbor lost a few to red-tailed hawks before covering up with aviary netting). It seems that poultry fencing or netting could work, but could that...
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    So,19,000 members, How many Chickens do we all have? 26,143 & counting

    20725+24=20749
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    Need blueprints for a nest box....

    I was thinking the same thing. Anyone?
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    Surprise - My chicks are here

    Oh and by the way, find something better than duct tape with cardboard as a barrier. The duct tape came off of the cardboard a bit, and one of the chicks got her new wing feathers stuck. Lots of loud peeping alerted me before I left for work, luckily enough, and I set her free to our relief...
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    Surprise - My chicks are here

    I am happy. Everyone is thriving, with wing feathers and all. One pasty butt the first day that cleared up after one cleaning, otherwise all good. It is hard to tell at the moment, as a rookie, but it looks like 7 breeds or so. For 3 of them I got one each, which is ideal for me. It is...
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    Surprise - My chicks are here

    I took pictures but have no idea how to post. They grow so fast too - wing feathers sprouting out and jump-flying. I was negligent the first night and when I came out to the garage in the morning the brooder was only 82. I was scared to let the kids look but quickly figured out they were all...
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    Surprise - My chicks are here

    Bread crumbs and grit worked, along with removing paper towels. They seem occupied and happy. Thanks.
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    Surprise - My chicks are here

    Ordered from McMurray back in May, the Brown Egg Layer special, and they told me they'd be shipping this week, and notifying me of when they shipped. No notice from mcMurray, but this morning at 6:30 the p.o. calls and tells me the chicks are there. Bad timing, but me and kids pick them up 40...
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    Stupid Question - Do you need to do anything to eggs before cooking?

    Thanks!! That is as real time of a response as possible!
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    Stupid Question - Do you need to do anything to eggs before cooking?

    I didnt even order my chicks yet, but am looking ahead. I assume you make sure they are clean, and then just eat. But I am a rookie, so want to be sure. Is there anything else necessary? Is there any other difference between backyard chicken eggs and store eggs (besides the obvious) that I...
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    What you need to raise chicks!

    Thanks - i am brand new and am ordering my chicks this week. 5 of 5 different breeds. Kids are amped. Nice to have essential info in one place in a recent post. Wish us luck.
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