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    Heating a VERY small coop

    I have a tiny coop that basically looks like a rabbit hutch. Our 2 girls were cold so today we built a straw bale cave...sides, back, top and left front open for ventilation. I could literally feel the difference in temperature within a few minutes. They are not shivering tonight!
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    Pullet sleeping in nest box

    Thanks for all the help. I only have 2, they are both pullets but the first one I got is a Polish and she was alone for 2 weeks before I got the RIR pullet. I am sure there is a little bullying going on due to the fact that she is new and they are sorting their pecking rights and all. I have...
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    Pullet sleeping in nest box

    That's also the same technique that I use to get my wife to move over in bed. So poking seems to be effective. tongue That is what I do to my husband too! She is a new RIR and it has been cold. She is not laying yet. I will try to move her at night and see what happens. Is it a huge...
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    Pullet sleeping in nest box

    I have a new Pullet that is sleeping in the nest box. How do I discourage this behavior? I cannot get out to tend to them until after I get home from school drop off...usually around 9AM. I am worried that if I block the nest box that I may mess with thieir egg laying schedule because I can't...
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    what to do with the poo and dirty bedding? advice please.....

    I compost my Chicken and Horse poo. If I am starting a new bed to plant in the Spring I will use the sheet composting technique and use the fresh poo in their otherwise it's to "Hot" to use straight in the garden.
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    Blown away in Virginia

    @Oldchickenlady, Do you have pics of what your talking about? I have a hoop house that was torn apart by these Virginia winds. My pvc pipes go into rebar that's deep into the ground...came right up this time.
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    How to treat worms

    Is there a better broad spectrum de-wormer that I should look for? How do I treat the pen and cage to rid of worms/eggs?
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    How to treat worms

    I went to TSC and bought some Wazine. I have the dosage but it doesn't say for how long to treat for Roundworm? Also, do I fix a new batch every morning? It also says not to use in chicken laying eggs for human consumption. How many eggs do I need to throw away after treatment before we are...
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    How to treat worms

    I read somewhere before that I can feed/water with Food grade DE. Will this get rid of worms or prevent them? Can I add DE to yogurt and how much to rid worms.
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    How to treat worms

    Hi, New chicken owner here. I have a Polish pullet that has worms. What is a good broad spectrum de-wormer or home remedy that I can get. Prefer to be able to quickly pick it up from the feed store rather than order. Thanks!
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    Wheezing Pullet. Bring in or let out in the sun?

    Interesting. I didn't smell anything out of the ordinary. I may try withholding food tomorrow if she isn't better. Found she loves yogurt though!
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    Wheezing Pullet. Bring in or let out in the sun?

    I have a Pullet that is gurgling when she breathes. I started giving her yogurt and ACV in her water. If this doesn't work in 2-3 days I will switch to Tylan 200...just don't want to jump the gun on meds right away. Question- I have the coop in the barn (colder than outside) but it's a...
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    Buff laced Polish sexing help

    I am so bummed that I can't have any Roo's....this pullet and Cockarel have the most gorgeous Father! Definitely not hatchery stock.
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    Buff laced Polish sexing help

    OK I am notvery chicken savvy...what does X's 2 mean? You agree with previous poster?
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    Buff laced Polish sexing help

    Not a great picture but I need to know what sex the Polish on the left is...cockarel?
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