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    Sorry Dumb Question Time.

    As a general answer, unless a kitten is raised around chickens it is a natural behavioral response to stalk and kill birds, mice, rabbits, whatever. I'm not familiar with training a cat to go against their instincts. Could be possible. I have no idea. I do know that free range is a real...
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    Why Do the Whites stick to the Shell of the Hard Boiled Eggs?

    I've heard, but not tried yet, that adding a tsp. of baking soda to the water makes them easier to peel. I also heard the same thing about vinegar, and I have tried that with fair results. Fresh eggs seem to stick no matter what for me. They need to be a week to 10 days old. The ice water trick...
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    Neighbor dogs

    We live in an agriculturally zoned neighborhood. I also have 7 Dachshunds. Next door they have a dog kennel boardering our property as well as rabbit hutches. My dogs went nuts until they put up a visual barrier. Even though Dachshunds are scent dogs, the barrier was a great help. Now, if they...
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    The coop is complete, lots of trial and error

    Totally awesome. Love the chandelierr. Now, what is the dog house for? Is that the play house:0)
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    That's a garter snake, very benign, and appears to be a pretty good size. Wow! There are several types in Pa. but there ends my input. Like the site fisherlady. Thanks!
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    Buff Orpington rooster

    Geez Nancy, I sure wish I could take him. I'd love to have an Orpington. It's just too far for me. I live in Shippensburg, Pa. Good luck finding a home for the little guy.
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    Best free range chicken breed

    I'm south central, Shippensburg, Pa. Does anyone know where I can buy some Orpington adults! Love to talk.....
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    This post was to a lady in Chambersburg. Have no idea how I posted here. Sorry.........
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Really!!!???, Finally, a neighbor! I'm in Shippensburg. I just now found your post:0) I'm thinking of free ranging some Orpington's. I want to see and enjoy my chickens running around the yard. Problem is I have a barn cat that loves to eat all my song birds and any babies that are on the...
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    Best free range chicken breed

    Sounds pretty awesome to me. Will look into that. Thanks!
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    Best free range chicken breed

    What would you suggest for a breed or breeds? I want something gentle, colorful, interesting, and big enough to challenge a couple of scaredy barn cats. I'm thinking a rooster and maybe 6 or so hens.
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    Best free range chicken breed

    Ladies, I appreciate the input. I am thinking of opening the back of the barn again so they have a roosting spot and a place to lay eggs. With 2 acres I'd have to have an egg hunt every day without it. Not to say they'll actually use it for eggs but better than nothing. BTW, our neighbors...
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    Hi from The Poconos! NE Pennsylvania!

    Greetings from SCPA!!! Welcome to BYC's!!
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    Best free range chicken breed

    Thank you for your input. Our neighbor has chickens and they are always going all over the neighborhood, except for our yard. We have Dachshunds and they use a dog door that allows them to go out into a large fenced in area. The chickens would have to go all the way around to get to our bird...
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    Best free range chicken breed

    I would like to free range chickens in our yard. We have 2 acres but lots of predators around. Is there a breed that is gentle, docile to work with but a formidable challenge for a cat or fox? Or is that an unrealistic question?
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