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    hens fouling nest box

    only 1 0r 2 spend the night in the nest box, the rest roost on the roost bars.
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    hens fouling nest box

    I have one or two hens that insist upon staying in the nest boxes at night, They poop in them and any eggs laid there get really filthy. Any ideas to stop them from staying there at night??
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    egg laying

    Thanks for the article. I think I'm gonna let them rest for a few weeks-- then start the lighting cycle again.
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    egg laying

    I,ve had chickens for a number of years now, and though my egg count usually decreases during the winter( i use supplemental light on a timer), I havent gotten any eggs in a week. Any way to get them laying again??
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    treats for 2 week olds

    Can I give my 2 week old chix mealworms?
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    baby chicks rear

    One more question please-- this stuff appears to be real hard-- I tried to wipe it off butt its quite hard The chicks will be a week old on thursday
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    baby chicks rear

    thanks debbi for your help- I guess I better get cleaning!!!
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    baby chicks rear

    it dosent to be bothering them, and the are defecating quite regularly.Are they supposed to have clean butts? does this problem clear up? How long does it take to clear up? Thanks ED
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    Weasels

    This is kind of a late post,but last year I came home from a weekend trip to find 9 out of 10-- 2 month old birds dead, and every one of them was missing its head. That was all that was eaten. I researhed it, and came to the conclusion that it was the work of a weasel. Any thoughts on the...
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    baby chicks rear

    I know this might be a silly question, but the poop seems to stick to the chix butts. Should I be remving this or let it fall off of its own free will? I hear people talking about pasty butts, and I ned to make sure I'm doing the right thing.
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    How about forming a nationwide Organization

    To Gilbertine- I think she really felt bad afterwards, But she is living alone , about 65 or so, retired. She doesent seem very happy. I went around to my other neighbors, before I knew who it was, and they didnt even know I had chickens. Right now, Its more about my rights to use my property as...
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    New chicks--0ne died yesterday - this afternoon one more- please help

    The only reason I have to have some kind of lid is because I dont trust the cats. An old adjustable window screen seems to work fine. Everything seems to be well. Im keeping my fingers crossed. I like your idea for towels though.
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    How about forming a nationwide Organization

    To vermont girl, and gilbertine: Vermont girl, all I can say is wow!! You certainly have your act together. I Just wanted an organization that would, protect the rights of people who would like to execise their rights to keep some poultry in urban towns and cities. I didnt want to get real...
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    Hello- new member here-Warren county Ny

    Thank you all for the enthusiastic welcome. I hope to have more chickens, but I feel I'll have to move before that can happen. I have to be quite secretive about my hens because a neighbor once complained. If it was up to me, they would be running all over,getting all the fresh air and sunshine...
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    emu eggs :-D

    To stumble n-- Do you have a site or pictures of your place. What an interesting story!!
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