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    Best/favorite low effort chicken plucker?

    I prefer the Yardbird for its simplicity and speed too. Another I might consider being one of the best chicken plucker according to the raving reviews out there is the Kitchener.
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    Looking for the BEST Incubator

    Update: I now own a couple of the HovaBator Incubators. One can reasonably do 50 to 75 eggs in each. They are repairable if necessary and should last a lifetime. A little pricey at $250+ used but are worth it. What ever you buy plan on needing more space for eggs in the future
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    can you hatch reptiles in a chicken bator?

    Yes, you can. You incubate them at room temp, no need for a incubator, as long as you use the right incubation substrate, like hatchrite, or other substances (aquatic potting soil works). 100% Real Reptile Incubator Reviews
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    Is there a 'best incubator for quail' thread?

    I will second the recommendation for Brinsea incubators. I have used them to hatch both quail and guinea eggs.
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    Automatic Coop Door Openers: Anyone have a Brinsea or a Cheeper Keeper?

    I've been using the Cheeper Keeper for over a year now, and although it isn't cheap, it is very reliable! Works of a photo cell and opens and closes with great regularity so the chickens are always in at closing ... one year going on the original set of AA batteries.
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    I need the smell under control!!!!!

    Peat moss will work too. I used it when I had my ducks. Alternatively, I've had better success with this product
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    Heated water base--safe?

    The easy solution is to place a couple of 25 watt light bulbs under there to keep the base warm, but not hot. You’ll have to keep the bulbs off of the ground as well to prevent them from breaking. I use this on one of my chicken waterers, and it works fine. If you’re in a very cold...
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    First time turkey owner tips please!

    I dunno if I could do it. Raise 'em for food. Well, me, personally, no problem. One man's pet is another man's dinner. I couldn't eat a cat or a dog, but I definitely can (and have) eaten other "pets" (chickens / rabbits / pigs, and unfortunately we *tried* to eat a goat, but it was SOOOOOOOO...
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    Yardbird Chicken Plucker

    My amish neighbor bought one of these from a guy going through a divorce,he just brought it over and hooked it up (it is for now electric,but he will convert it to a gas powered motor) AMAZING,10 chicken in about 10 minutes! The biggest issue is making sure you scald the chickens the proper...
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    Cabinet incubator Shopping - Looking for reviews

    I have a Dickey. Never tried the GQF, so I don't have any point of comparison. Mine has 3 turner trays, and one hatcher. Usually, I set a tray each week, so it works well for me to have a continuous flow of chicks hatching every week. The 2x2 setup could work well if it matches your hatching...
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    Best wire for coop/enclosure

    I've just finished my coop, and used 1" x 1" 19g weldmesh It's cheap, and easy to cut with pliers/tin snips, but strong enough to keep the most persistent predator out 16g is about 2/3 more expensive (£54 as apposed to £31 for 30m) and, IMO, not worth the extra cost if you're on a budget...
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    What kind of wood used for coop

    I've built coops/chicken houses out of oak, cedar, pine and other species and have had no problems with any of them. I personally believe that the best wood to build a coop out of is the wood you have or can get free or on the cheap. Pallet wood works well, but you may have to drill pilot...
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    Outdoor Run..."Bedding"?

    I would suggest wood chippings in the run, laid down to a depth of about 3-4inches on top of clean, raked ground. Deep enough to allow rain to drain straight through, anyway. If you can completely cover at least part of the run with corrugated plastic or something, even a tarpaulin when it's...
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    Choosing a coop design for 4 chickens

    That's a question only you and your family can answer best. Personally, I use SnapLock Formex Large Chicken Coop Backyard Hen House for my 4 ladies and it does well. Egg picking and poop scooping is simple too. However, it does require you bend to a degree. If you don't mind bending, I would...
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    Best Automatic Chicken door

    I picked one from here Chickens, by nature, go to roost before dark. Once they get used to the house, they just come in on their own. I simply set the timer up to close right at dark. I know this time will have to be adjusted throughout the year, but I felt more confident in using the timer...
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