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    How long do Indian Ringnecks live too?

    Hi Clinton, Indian ringnecks make excellent pets. We hand raised ours from 18 day old chicks . That seems to be the best way to ensure that they will be tame with you and not nervous. i find your next question somewhat unusual! I have never held them upside down!! They are extremely intelligent...
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    Chickens and compost bins - do they go together?

    Thanks for your posts everyone. I'm trying to multitask with the veg scraps for feeding and then the leftovers being worked over into great compost. With Spring almost here now, I'm looking forward to a productive few seasons in the veg garden. The compost should be excellent.
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    How long do Indian Ringnecks live too?

    Wow thanks Borderkelpie. The link is awesome and another forum to learn more. Thanks so much!!
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    Chickens and compost bins - do they go together?

    In my chicken coop I have built a 2 x 1 square meter compost heap with star pickets and wire. Into it I place all of their veg and fruit scraps from the fruit shop. They eat and scratch in the heap. Is this safe for them as they do scratch into the scraps that have started to break down and...
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    Comfrey good for chicken feed?

    Yes, I give the thumbs up to comfrey too. A little every now and then is fine for them.
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    How long do Indian Ringnecks live too?

    Thanks Borderkelpie, Mine aren't doves, they are a type of parrakeet. Nice links. Anyone?
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    How long do Indian Ringnecks live too?

    My cuties are 2 years old and the male has just developed his ring. They are real gorgeous. Was wondering what age span they might have.
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    Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinager

    For all the Aussies, I found Braggs ACV on sale here. Check out your local health food shop.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    8 from 18 but it is still winter.
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    Question about Double Yolks.....?

    My older girls sometimes lay a double yolker.
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    Thalia Geniculata or Alligator flag - Is it safe to feed?

    Hi, My dam has Thalia Geniculata (alligator flag) growing very successfully around the edges. I have been cutting it and feeding it to the girls. They love it especially the seeds in Summer. Do you know that this is safe for them - they do love it, the leaves stems and seeds and haven't shown...
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    Hi from Australia

    Hi Aussiechicken, I'm from Queensland too! Awesome forum isn't it!
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    What a great forum

    Thank you What a lovely bunch you are!
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    Finish this sentence: "You know you're addicted to chickens when..."

    When you leave a daily bin at the local fruit store and go there every day, rain hail or shine just to pick it up for them. When you open the lid and are so excited at the contents - just like opening Christmas presents.
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    Finish this sentence: "You know you're addicted to chickens when..."

    The best part of your day is that you've found this forum and can't stop talking about it over dinner.
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