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    "Picked On Chickens'

    I have a couple of chickens that seem to be picked on by the others. They have all been raised from chicks at the same time (they are now 11 months old). The chickens have all the feathers from the back of their neck picked off. I tried separating them, then putting them back together, but...
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    To wash or not to wash...eggs

    I have a flock of about 30 chickens, so I have a small egg route where I deliver eggs. I don't wash the eggs unless there is poop on them, which is very rare. If you are lucky enough to see an egg immediately after the chicken lays it, you will see that it is coated by a thin film that dries...
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    Randall Burkey chicks ???

    I've ordered twice from Randall Burkey. The first time I ordered a mixture and was very pleased: I got a great assortment of different birds from White Rocks, Black Coachens, speckled blacks, Red Rocks, and Naked Necks - the Naked Necks were really interesting, and every one who sees them...
  4. My own design after looked at about a million :)

    My own design after looked at about a million :)

    I had a very small coop that was built for me, but after calculating the expense, I decided to give it a try on my own. Where the original two nest boxes were is the 'breezeway' to the new addition. I wanted functional doors, so I decided on sliding doors...they are great for access and...
  5. side view. They have an extra 'exit' in case I want them to police the bugs in my garden.

    side view. They have an extra 'exit' in case I want them to police the bugs in my garden.

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  6. Rear view with access to nest boxes.

    Rear view with access to nest boxes.

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  7. The little coop on the left was the original. I added the larger space for my new chicks...rolling doors with two sections that can be divided off until the older chickens (9 from my old flock) get used to the 'new girls' in town.

    The little coop on the left was the original. I added the larger space for my new chicks...rolling doors with two sections that can be divided off until the older chickens (9 from my old flock) get used to the 'new girls' in town.

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  8. My new Coop

    My new Coop

    Made it myself!
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    Mealworms for chicks

    I just got a new batch of chicks from Burkee - they are one week old and seem to be doing well. I'd like to 'train' them early and I know my older birds go crazy over mealworms! They even recognize the container I keep them in. Is it OK to give the chicks an occasional treat so they get used...
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    Is Aspen litter OK for my new chicks?

    I'm getting ready to order my new group of chicks and want to make sure I don't make any mistakes. Can I use Aspen shavings (they are a lot cheaper than pine) for litter? Any special thoughts? I raised some two years ago, and by some trial and error on my part got only half of them to get to...
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