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    New Marylander

    Hi there! Also from Maryland. We live near Deale.
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    My new puppy

    So sorry about your chick! I had a similar incident- but, thank GOD my chick is ok. I have two Golden Retriever's. Fortunately for me, my dogs love to please. As soon as they begin to chase a chick, I scream in my deepest.. most furious sounding voice--- "NOOOOOOO!". I also run after them...
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    What do fox and raccoon droppings look like?

    I have these odd droppings around my house- front yard and backyard. Fairly close to the house- on the sidewalk, front porch and back porch area. A few of the photos I have seen point to fox or raccoon droppings. Does anyone have any photos/advice to offer me?
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    Hawks and Vultures in Maryland

    So- the second time I have let my babies (8 weekers) run around the yard "unsupervised". I got out and check on them every 10-15 minutes. Today- I came out and there were 20-30 large birds- vultures, I am assuming. I am trying to tell myself that they were not flying in circles over my...
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    4 week old chics in MD heat.... lamp or no lamp???

    Well- I have been sweating these poor chicks!!!! Thanks guys!
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    4 week old chics in MD heat.... lamp or no lamp???

    I keep my bunch (5 chicks- one is a bantam) in a coop in the garage. It has been pretty warm here on the east coast- I am not sure how cool it gets at night- maybe 75 at the very least. My coop is closed, and has a couple inches of bedding. The chicks like to snuggle... Can I get rid of...
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    Howdy from Davidsonville, MD

    Hello! Just joined today- so excited! I am a stay-at-home mom of 2, with 2 cats, 2 dogs and 4 week old chicks! 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Plymouth Rock and 1 Golden Laced Cochin Bantam. I am lovin' being a chicken-mama They are a great addition to our family! My...
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