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    Rooster

    Yes, I do have a couple of broody hens at moment.
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    Rooster

    The answer is yes to protection and replacement/maintenance of flock. I also want to be able to sell/gift chicks to customers and friends. I also want to move away from the commercial hens. They have no beak tips. I get the reasons but I still don't like it. I do have an interest in dual birds...
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    Rooster

    So I'm into my 2nd year and am enjoying immensely! I've lost a few to foxes, been raided by a racoon and lost 2 to.... well I'm not sure to who.lol. I'm currently I'm the process of making the 30×30' run raccoon proof by fencing the top. I've already taken care of the bottom (stucco mesh(local...
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    Do predators increase in colder to deep freeze temperatures?

    Have covered run. Coop appears secure. Guess I'll have to wait and see. Thanks for response.
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    Do predators increase in colder to deep freeze temperatures?

    So it's 5 months into first flock. I have 15 hens.4 Different breeds, Do I have to worry about an increase in predator attention and aggression? So far so good, but, if you will allow' 'count my eggs before they are laid '!
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    Newbie

    Hi I'm a newbie to chickens. I have 11 new chicks(rir,bsl,cpr). I have an 8 x 8 shed I'd like to convert into their coop. Anybody know where I can get interior design plans. Ie where to put door and windows in relation to nest boxes etc.
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