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    Turkey sq feet per bird

    We had a Tom that would stand in front of our storm door on the porch fighting his reflection all day LOL
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    Free Range in Snowy Weather: What do you do?

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    Warm enough???

    Building the coop for my laying hens. It is very warm here now, but will this be adequate for COLD Iowa winters? Or should I make it warmer, somehow? BTW.. I know it looks crooked, but our boards are level.. it's the ground and pre-existing building that are extremely crooked
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    Transport to processor???

    What size do you think I would need for 300 chickens? ... a big one I'm sure lol
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    Transport to processor???

    Our nearest processor is over an hour away, so I want to make the trip with volume, rather than frequently. How would you guys recommend as the most cost efficient way to transport 300 broilers to the processor? They won't all fit in the back of our truck
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    Where to find Bourbon Red Poults???

    Anyone ever ordered Bourbon Reds from McMurray? Was it a satisfactory experience? I am looking to get about 50 poults and wondering where a good place to purchase them would be.
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    Tips for beginner goat owners?

    I can't say for sure, because again, all my knowledge is research at this point, not experience... but after reading the EXTENSIVE list of things poisonous to goats, and feeling like I need to keep them in a bubble lol.. I read that generally starvation is what leads to poisoning. I assume the...
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    Tips for beginner goat owners?

    http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/goat-starter-list/ There is the checklist I found.. if it helps :)
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    Tips for beginner goat owners?

    I'm following as well... I have a deposit on 6 doelings, and will be my first time with goats as well! I did find a good list of supplies when I googled goat supply checklist.. complete with emergency medicines etc.. hope I have everything they need ready!
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    Quote: That is neat.. Maybe I could hang it in one of the wire kennels our mastiffs grew out of lol
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    OK.. Plan B! ... if I use the eco glow brooder in a set-up like this, what environment would be safest; in the house-maybe basement storage room where we keep the pantry/extra supplies etc so it doesnt get TOO hot, (but also locked so the 6 kids and 3 dogs aren't getting too curious lol) or out...
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    Okay, since most are in agreement the plan I was contemplating is NOT the best plan for a small amount of chicks (around 10). What size tote/box would be best for that amount? And how far off the ground do I place the heat lamp? I think my husband will just have to bite the bullet on not having...
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    Yes, that is how I intended to use it.. inside an enclosed area so they had room to cool off, and in the pic on the instructions the waterers are just outside the heat source. With the price tag attached to the chicks I want, I will definitely not be purchasing in large numbers though lol! I was...
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    okay, maybe I can implement this brooder concept later on in my breeding journey when I have larger amounts of chicks/poults. Now onto finding information about this Mama Heat Pad you guys are mentioning lol
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    Anyone tried this brooder concept?

    Lazy Gardener what would you have in mind for a heating source other than the recommended bulbs with ceramic?
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