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    How long do fresh eggs stay fresh?

    I heard that freshly layed eggs unwashed are good for up to 6 months ? True or false ?
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    Ducks and Chickens

    Well a few days after I posted this I came up with a solution! I gated off a small corner of the poultry yard so now they have to share they're mini studio on the corner! On top of that.. This last molting season, they're tail feathers all came out !! I have 3 drakes!! Explains why I'm not...
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    3 breeds to one Rooster

    Lazy Gardener Thankyou for that bit of information , it's very interesting and appreciate ! I'm really trying to figure out a system of what I'm going to do and how before things get crazy ! But I sure do appreciate all the feedback and info I'm getting !! ;)
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    3 breeds to one Rooster

    Bobbi- j You hit the nail right on the head !! I have thought about all these things , yes maybe some things I did overthink but the whole reasoning for getting chickens was/ is starting a homestead life and being self - sufficient . Yes I'm aware I'll have to chop some heads and mentally...
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    Ducks and Chickens

    Lol Wilber , I cracked up reading this because it's exactly what I do ! However I do like my chickens and starting to not like my ducks ! Not a good feeling. I don't want to resent my ducks ! But there's a whole size of a house for my poultry yard and they think the whole thing belongs to them ...
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    New member

    Thankyou Michael for your welcome , I do appreciate it :) I am excited about my Orpingtons, however they were 5 months when I got them from some one else and were not handled . So they are very squirrelly and skiddish and won't let me handle them at all! I'm hoping that changes! What age did...
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    De- worming chickens

    So I bought some of this D.E. Stuff.... Die blah blah Earth stuff (Food)...if I sprinkle some of this in theyre foodonce every couple months...do I still need to put ACV in theyre water ? Also...is it true that it helps to keep lice and mites off of em if you rub it in theyre feathers ? Or is...
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    Ducks and Chickens

    I have 3 pekins that Ive had since ducklings....and moved them from California all the way to South Carolina! On our property we built a 2500 sq foot poultry yard and also bought 10 pullets and one rooster! Theres a coop in the poultry yard... a lil pool and an open nesting box made from a...
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    Fermented Feed????

    I hear alot of people talking about this! Im totally new to chickens and just got my first 11 last Saturday! So what is this business of fermented feed? And how do i go about doing it or making it or buying it ???
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    3 breeds to one Rooster

    Ok, So I have 4 bard rocks about ten weeks old, 4 Rhode Island heritages around 15 weeks and 2 Lavender Orpingtons about 21 weeks old ..all are pullets and ONE Rooster who is a Lavender Orpington! the 3 Orpingtons seem to stick together. Will the Rooster breed with the other hens when they are...
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    Food Scraps?

    THat is an AWESOME idea and I love that you posted a pic! Thank you :)
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    What kind of alternative materials for nesting box??

    Yes that is a good idea! However ...we dont have a lawn mower or riding lawn mower and so on... its certainly on the list! A very LONG list and closely financially budgeted! But thankyou for the idea")
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    Food Scraps?

    I hear allot of people talking about fermented feed? What's that all about and what do you use ? And how do you go about doing it
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    ACV Apple Cider Vinegar

    Definately good to know ! Goodness , I'm going to have to keep some measuring spoons outside by the waterhole ! Thankyou for the information :)
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    What kind of alternative materials for nesting box??

    Depending on where you live and trees in your yard/property, dry leaves also make for cheap, comfy bedding.  I plan to store a couple extra bags this fall for use throughout the winter. [/quote I do appreciate your input , thankyou! I do have plenty of leaves around . But along with gathering...
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