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    Laying down grass layer for bantams?

    When I had my first flock, I lived in a predator free environment with lots of grass where they could free graze. But now that I live in the desert and I'm getting my second flock (all bantams), I'm wondering if i should attempt to grow a layer of grass/clover for them in the run? The ground is...
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    Appropriate quail enclosure+different species?

    Thanks for the input everyone! I decided to fix up an old rabbit hutch, and keep only coturnix. I appreciate the help :)
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    Appropriate quail enclosure+different species?

    I've been looking for a proper enclosure for 3-5 coturnix quail. Ive kept chickens but quail are new territory for me. I was wondering if this would be an okay enclosure for them? Im hoping to build them a run outside but due to desert temperatures and coyote/rats/raccoons, I'd like to keep them...
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    Hen very aggressive towards me?

    So recently my five month old hen has been very aggressive towards me, pecking and scratching when I get near her! I read advice that hens maybe get this way to establish pecking order and to stop it, you should very gently flick the hen to imitate pecking back. But she's just gotten worst! I'm...
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    Scared baby chicks?

    My chicks are almost two months old now, and are out in the coop. I let them in the run during the day. Every night around 7:30 before I put them in to sleep they start cheeping like they're scared. They won't eat (tried checking if they're hungry and have full crops) and it's not cold (around...
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    Must Have medicine list?

    I like being prepared, so id like to make a basic list of must have medicines. For mites, lice, common cold, scratches. Common preventatives will help too! I live far away from any supply stores, so id like to stock up before my chickens show any signs of sickness (i dont want lice to have two...
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    Chicks outside ?

    Because my brooder is too small, I'm trying to keep my chicks outside most of the time so they don't start pecking. The weather here is about 76- 83 degrees F. The coop keeps them shaded, but there's always a breeze. Are they okay out here or is the breeze too cold? They're a month old.
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    New to NYC nice to meet you!

    Hi! I'm new to BYC and chicken raising. I just got my 3 month-old chickens yesterday. Two buff Orpington and a silkies hybrid (I think). If anyone has any beginning tips they're really welcome! I've read over a lot, but most beginner tips are geared to baby chicks. Thank you
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