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    Any tips for cracking eggs with no shrapnel?

    Hello, I was wondering if there's a trick to cracking these fresh eggs without getting pieces of shell in the pan/bowl. We have mostly Americana and Buffy eggs if that makes a difference. I've learned how to hard boil them for an easy peel but I'm constantly getting shells when I crack them on a...
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    Getting chickens soon. Will neighbor's cat be a problem?

    We are going to be getting our first chickens soon so I've been on here reading up on what precautions to take. Our neighbor has a cat that crosses our yard on a daily basis to hunt the field on the other side of our property. Our German Shepherd has gotten used to the cat and usually will let...
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    Questions on run litter for blacktop

    If I put the sand over the clippings would they just decompose into compost and mix with the sand? Or should I just get rid of the clippings and fill it with sand?
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    Questions on run litter for blacktop

    Hello, first time poster here. My wife and I are getting a few chickens soon so we decided to build a coop. We have a blacktop pad behind our shed in the yard so I decided to build up from that. That way nothing is digging underneath. We have a lot of fox and a couple coyotes running around. My...
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