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    One week and I'm in love with my girls BUT questions keep popping up

    Hi! I have 12 boys, most are 2-3 years old. Is NH the granite state? Forgive me if I am incorrect. I am in Washington. You're quite right about the wire mesh. Half inch is adequate for larger rats.
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    One week and I'm in love with my girls BUT questions keep popping up

    At one week old they still need a lot of heat. I would not remove the cardboard, maybe not even the lamp. Do they have adequate protection against rodents and/or snakes?
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    HELP Needed...My Rooster REPEATEDLY ATTACKED ME

    It's just a phase. It's the juvenile hormones. He will grow out of it.
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    Wet Oyster Shell

    Funny, I was thinking along the exact same lines of a bleach rinse, then clean water rinses, then put in the sun. But I was hoping you knew of some kind of shortcut, lol. Because I also thought maybe it was too much work. But the problem is it is a very large can of it that the cover was left...
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    Wet Oyster Shell

    I think my big can is going mildewy. Is there anything I can do to save it, or must I discard it?
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    Feed Prices on the Rise

    $2-4 per bag everywhere on layer
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    How do you get a good rooster????

    I'm sorry, but that's not only unwise and bound to cause problems, it's actually sick. I don't know where anyone would get the idea to do a thing like that, but it's really really wrong and disturbing. If you thought that was somehow going to give you points with the flock, big mistake.
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    How do you get a good rooster????

    As I said, they must be taught. But yes, I agree, the idea that the rooster and the children should both be roaming everywhere with no restrictions is not a good idea. Either or both should have boundaries.
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    How do you get a good rooster????

    Honestly, it's probably their age. Most roosters go through a nasty phase when they first get their hormones and are in that difficult teenage stage. It passes pretty quickly.
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    How do you get a good rooster????

    Have to disagree, I have multiple roosters, most are never aggressive to adults or children. If one is aggressive, it's usually an isolated incident here or there, not ongoing. Children should be taught how to coexist with animals.
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    Comment by 'Chickin Out' in article 'Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators'

    Very good article. I have 9 out of 10 of these, everything except for the dog.
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    Why is my hen shaking her head

    Thank you so much for sharing all this information. Be interested to know if you found out a clear diagnosis. One of my hens is shaking her head now.
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    How do I do it

    Agree. My roosters crow quite a bit and they are pretty happy.
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    How do I do it

    Why is the crowing such a big deal? Do you have a rooster ban? If not, why not just follow your conscience.
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    Neighbors chickens in coop all day! and it's hot - what to do?

    The print out is a great idea. You could also mention that they like to dust bathe to cool themselves. Thank you for advocating for them!!
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