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    The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

    wow! Finally caught up! My dh (darling husband) surprised me with 4 Buff Orpingtons yesterday! 2-day olds. I am going to talk to the feed store and see if they can also get me 4 BAs. I wanted those - but am pleased with the BOs as well... so far they are brooding in a rubbermaid tote in...
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    My son and I were talking about the possibility of major electric outages in the future and how our neighbors would survive. We were listing all the things we had in place... He was concerned that fuel would be an issue - no way to get around in the trucks. A little later in the conversation...
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    I started feeding FF last week. My girls were already in good shape - nice shiny feathers and good weight, so I was just hoping to cut my feed bill a little. I have 9 girls. One was a rescue and has never laid since I got her in April. I track anywhere from 4 to 6 eggs daily. Since adding...
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    Originally Posted by Beekissed It's helpful to keep a separate calender for your chickens and mark each day's egg count on the day. You can look back at those the following year and see the slow down times, the peak laying times, etc. Also good for recording hatch dates for when you get...
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    Hey 7L - glad to hear your report! I'm getting ready to start my FF (on Tuesday - I have to go out of town for the next 4 days...) and would LOVE to hear about your set up. I'm in Florida, so we have similar weather. Do you ferment inside or outside? Cover your bucket or leave it open...
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    Chickens for 10-20 years or more? Pull up a rockin' chair and lay some wisdom on us!

    Thanks Bee. Guess I'll just jump in and give it a try. The results you are getting proves experimenting is a good idea!
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    Chickens for 10-20 years or more? Pull up a rockin' chair and lay some wisdom on us!

    I've been lurking since this thread first began. And have learned SO MUCH! I add my thanks to everyone who has asked and answered questions. I started my first flock in April and you have saved me untold time, money and grief! Now I'm ready to jump into the FF thing. My question is, I'm in...
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    Thanks for your help Bee! I'm looking for some NuStock tonight at TSC and my local feed store. Hopefully I can report back next week on a successful flea eradication!
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    The road less traveled...back to good health! They have lice, mites, scale mites, worms, anemia, gl

    I've been lurking on this and the OT thread since it began. I sure appreciate all the knowledge being shared here! My flock is looking better and better (not that they ever looked bad, but I'm still seeing improvements...) Bee - you mentioned earlier you used NuStock on your dog for fleas...
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Wow, that's sweet! Thanks!
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Thanks everybody! My Dom is a rescue bird, got "run over" by the chicken tractor while it was being moved, so she is off by herself in a rabbit hutch (at night, free range during the day in a fenced garden area) and I'm hoping to get some chicks for her. I don't have/want any roos. My dom...
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Hi. I've been lurking for about 6 months... I'm in the Melbourne area. I have 6 sex links (3 red, 3 black) an EE, a RIR, and a Dominique. I want to get 6 more Doms early next year. Any ideas for a good place to get them? I don't think Stan has them, do you Stan? (I'd LOVE to get some...
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