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    Weird hen behavior

    Nope, no rooster. And it does make it easier to pick them up. They will stay like that until I pick them up (usually to put them in the henhouse, if they are not already there, where there are treats waiting) or until I walk a distance away.
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    Weird hen behavior

    Ever since we got some of our hens (and they matured), a silver-laced Wyandotte would squat with her head lowered and slightly flare her wings when I came near (but not always). The black Maran would not. I assumed it was something with the breed. Now that we have a couple of more hens...
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    Add me to the list...

    So, off topic but nice job on the hoop house!
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    Add me to the list...

    So, considering that my fence is 4' high (and I am not about to re-do that!), do you think that if I ran a hot wire along the top, it would help? If not, then a guard llama may be in order. Don't want whatever it is attacking the goats too.
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    Add me to the list...

    Upon further examination, I found a section of fence that was a little bent up. As though something had a little trouble getting over it and used it as a ladder. Right now, leaning towards dog or coyote. Nobody has 'fessed up to anything yet, but some neighbors on our road do let their dogs run...
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    Up until yesterday, our goats and chickens have comingled in the fenced pasture field. The chickens have respected the 4' field fence wire (and hot wires for the goats!) but yesterday when we came home, 3 of the 4 were outside the wire. Yup, the 4th was goners. All we found were 2 piles of...
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    Waterer Idea

    Here's an idea I used for other purposes too. I have a translucent water container but it is still tough to see the level of water that remains. So, I use some of those bright orange bobber/floats for fishing. I just throw a few in there and now I can clearly see the water line. Easy to make...
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    White Trash

    As I introduced our newly adopted hens into their new home, I realized that they are white trash. They live in a mobile home.
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    when do i turn off the heat lamp at night?

    Now, during the winter, what to do about the heat lamp. I have heard that they should be fine down to about 32* but after that you may want to het the coop with a little heat lamp.
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    Can Chickens Eat Grapes?

    I will never give my chickens any knives them, just raisins and grapes.
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    I need answers ASAP. Tyson has a huge chicken barn across the street from me, they told me to get r

    On the other hand, Tyson and other corps like them do not necessarily control the actions of the raisers. I am sure some are very nice and accomodating people. One bad apple and all that...
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    My Tractor Style A Frame

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