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    Thanks and so long!

    Didn't know where else to put this, so I posted it here. I just wanted to say, my neighbor returned and I'm done with my chicky sitting duties. Thank all of you for all your help, I couldn't have done it without you! Happy Nesting!
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    Do you remove feed from run at night?

    I removed the feed one night and the next morning, the girls wings had been chewed on. Reading other threads, it sounds as if it was caused by rats. I'm only chicky sitting and it's a little frustrating all the problems I've had to deal with, but I'm currantly trying to track down some rat...
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    Mosquitos....UGH!!!

    The mosquitoes obviously are not breeding in the water you give the girls, so the first thing to do is determine where they are coming from. Once you find the source, you can do start to do something about it. Mosquitoes and I have a love hate relationship. I hate them, they love me. I cleaned...
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    Brewer questions: Spent Barley

    Quote: I have a friend who runs a vineyard and raises chickens. I'll ask him next time I see him and let you know. (he doesn't use the telephone.) Now, I happen to live next door to a man who owns a brewery supply store, so I'm thinking he'd be a good source for spent grain. Question is, how...
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    "Hot" feeds

    Hi! I didn't want to hijack bovines thread, but what is meant by "hot" feeds? And what is meant by overheating your chickens with scratch? I toss a couple of handfuls of cracked corn and rice grain into the yard every day to keep the girls busy scratching for food. Is that too much? I'm chicky...
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    Why don't I have flies?

    Okay, That might be one of those, don't tempt fate questions, but after reading Pudget Sounds fly control thread (which was very interesting and informative - Thanks!) I'm wondering why am I so lucky? I'm chicky sitting, so while I'm trying to be the prefect sitter, face it, I seriously doubt...
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    What is meant by 'lockdown'?

    Thanks!
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    What is meant by 'lockdown'?

    I goggled the term, and all it did was refer me back to this site! Did you all coin the term or something?
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    Above Ground Swimming Pools

    I have met people who have ducks in their built in swimming pools. Don't know how they maintain them. I've had numerous smaller ponds without a hitch. I was thinking with careful planting, I could get away with fish and snails for clean up crew and just use one of those solar power pumps to...
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    Above Ground Swimming Pools

    Hi! I'm thinking about getting an above ground swimming pool and planting it with various water plants to attract ducks to the yard. Anyone with experience on the topic? My concern would be, if there is one brand of above ground pools that lasts better than others. Also, if there are certain...
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    Best time of year and method to do "natural release"?

    Goodness, There are so many excellent posts here, I don't know who to thank first, so I guess I just say "Thanks Everyone!" I have a few questions: I've seen floating islands, but I don't know how large one would have to be to accommodate a pair of ducks. Any guesses? Also, while we have...
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    Best time of year and method to do "natural release"?

    Quote: I would not say he's intentionally controlling. There are certain situations he does not handle well. We've done the "pet" thing in the past, and I have learned from experience, pet ownership causes he undue stress. Seeing an animal penned, makes him feel penned, and his anxiety level...
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    Best time of year and method to do "natural release"?

    Hi, I'm sure the answer is.... it depends... but I thought I'd ask anyway. I have wanted ducks for a long time. My neighbors are out of town and I've been chicky sitting their chickens and it makes me want ducks all the more. I am married to a man who loves animals, but cannot abide pets. The...
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    Dairy for chickens

    Hi, There other day, I had some Ricotta cheese to spare, and rather let it go, I feed it to the hens. They loved it! Now I'm wondering if that is something they should get fairly often. And if so, how often is often? I saw a post that stated chickens needed vitamin D to absorb calcium. I know...
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    Can I feed my chickens an all rice diet?

    It is unclear to me if you were asking one question or two. I would like to address the "free roam" portion, only for clarification. I am currently chicky sitting for some neighbors. One of the issues I have had to address while doing this is "free roaming." There are no property line fences...
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