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    Ended Official BYC Contest - 300 000 Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR and win!!!

    December 15,2014 9:00pm
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    watering systems and supplies

    I do live where the winters get cold and water would freeze. Pennsylvania winters are unpredictable. But, right now, I am researching different ways to water my flock. Last year I took fresh water out during the day and evening. I am trying to get more efficient in watering them mainly for...
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    new chicken owner

    I have a plywood floor in my coop too, I put a sheet of plastic down and then I layer in the straw. I use the deep litter method. I keep a good amount of straw down and then about every 4 months I change it. I pull out the plastic with the straw on it and sweep and clean all the corners and...
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    watering systems and supplies

    We live in Pennsylvania, so there is the problem of freezing water in the winter. I thought about using the light bulb method for the winter to keep the water from freezing. Also I know some people use the heat tape to keep the water from freezing. I will have to choose some kind of method to...
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    watering systems and supplies

    I was just wondering what is a good web site to go on to find water nipplers and such. I want to change my way of watering my flock before winter. I know many of you use the water nipplers and seem to love it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    should I keep water in the coop during the winter?

    Thanks for the advice. I do keep food in the coop to keep it dry and I will try putting the water outside. I want to do the right thing and keep my hens and roo happy and healthy. I was thinking about putting some plastic around the coop to block the wind. any other suggestions would be...
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    should I keep water in the coop during the winter?

    I have heard I should keep water in the coop with a heater for the winter and then I have heard not to do that. What advice does the rest of you have who have raised chickens before. This is my first winter with chickens. Do they need to go out of the coop in the winter? They seem to want to...
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    dog attack!

    My chickens were recently attacked by our neighbors dog. He killed 3 of them, one has a bite on her back and he broke her leg. She is doing very well for all she went through. I am devasted that this happened but I am amazed at how well my hen is doing in the healing process.
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    injured hen, what to use to help her heal

    Thank you so much for the advice. She showed up this evening and had been out all night last night after the incident, I thought I lost her for good. I put her by herself and did not attempt to treat her tonight. I did not want to do anything that would make it worse until I got advice from...
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    injured hen, what to use to help her heal

    Thank you, I thought about neosporin but wasn't sure I could use it. What is blue kote and where do I get it?
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    injured hen, what to use to help her heal

    I am in need of some advice for my one hen who was attacked by a dog yesterday. She was bitten on her back, but lucky for her she got away before it could harm her further. She was gone all night and most of the day today. She showed up around 5:00 pm. I picked her up and noticed her back...
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    Lost chicken

    so sorry to hear that.
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    Lost chicken

    I sure hope you find your lost chicken, After coming home late one night we discovered one of our chickens missing. We counted several times. It was dark, we called, we shook a cup with treats in it, but no chicken came. We went into the house and we feared the worst. In the morning the...
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    Introducing a rooster to my hens

    I am new to raising chickens, but through research and advice here on BYC, I found that seperating the rooster from the hens for a short while works best. My husband and I fenced off a small area inside the run. We kept the rooster there and gave him shelter, water and feed in his area. The...
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    Do I need to feed my chickens more protein during the molting process?

    Thank you, sounds like this is something to add to their diet during their molting period.
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