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    Not So Large LGD?

    I am looking into getting an LGD for my flock and goats - but they're all HUGE! Are there any that aren't so big??? Also, they all seem so hairy - can they survive in climates with hot summers? We are in the Ohio River Valley and have HOT summers and COLD winters. Thanks in advance for your...
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    Coop Questions - Door Placement and Coop Location

    Thanks for the tips! I will go with under the tree for sure. Considering I live in the middle of nowhere, a chicken coop will look great compared to what some people have in their yards! I'm going to have to think about the door now... I'm just really worried about predators and thought...
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    Coop Questions - Door Placement and Coop Location

    OK, getting ready to build my coop, but am having trouble with a couple things. First, where to put it?! I have two spots in mind, both are about the same distance from the house: 1) Under a tree in the yard - the coop will be in the shade on summer afternoons, so it should stay cooler; can...
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    Guard Dog for Chickens?

    Are there any dog breeds that make good chicken guards? We want an outside dog, and figured they could add some extra protection for our flock.
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    Favorite treats for your chickens

    Wow - thanks for the suggestions! I gave my little flock grapes and cherry tomatoes this morning and they LOVED them!
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    How long are layed eggs good for?

    We made scrambled eggs with our own eggs for the first time today... They were DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!! And I can't believe how much sturdier these eggs are than store bought eggs. Wow - my girls rock!!! :love
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    Favorite treats for your chickens

    Quote: Is that good for them??? I'm thinking mad chicken disease... lol
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    Hello!!! I'm new to the forum; we live in northern KY, just south of Cincinnati, OH (we actually work downtown). We have 8 chickens - 5 pullets, 1 roo and 2 we're not sure about yet! lol We got ours back in March and have been having a ball with them! My husband said he can't believe how...
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    Kentucky people

    Hi, y'all! I'm new to the forum; we live in northern KY near Alexandria and Independence (just south of Cincinnati, OH). We have 8 chickens - 5 pullets, 1 roo and 2 we're not sure about yet! lol We got ours back in March and have been having a ball with them! My husband said he can't...
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    Coop Height

    Quote: Wow - this is basically exactly what I was planning! I figure by making it 4x8, there would be a lot ow standard sizes, so not as much cutting... lol When do you plan on building and do you have plans or draw up your own? I was already leaning towards a taller coop, but after...
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    Coop Height

    Can someone tell me the pros and cons of a short coop vs. one tall enough to stand in? I am seeing them both ways and wondering which everyone prefers and why. I am leaning towards one big enough to stand in, but am wondering if its overkill (only have 8 chickens). Thanks!!!
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    DE is AWFUL!!!

    Is DE Diatomaceous (sp?) Earth?
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    How long are layed eggs good for?

    Quote: Woohoo! You've given me courage! lol
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    New Chicken Lover :)

    Thanks everyone!!! Have not heard of the golf ball trick - I assume you would put one in the nesting box to make them think it was an egg so they know to lay there? I'll have to try that! I only have one girl laying - and she has laid one EVERY day since she started! Poultry swap was...
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    New Chicken Lover :)

    I happened to get a few chicks at TSC this spring and am just in love! We are going to a swap tomorrow to get a few more and I am taking in all the info here to get ready to build / re-purpose something into a new coop. Right now we have a small cheap one from TSC, but we need a larger one...
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