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    Water logged

    Agree, soggy runs, UGH. I have my run partially covered and that helps. I use woodchips I get from the local electric company who cuts/trims trees around power lines. They were happy to dump me a load. I use it for compost, paths and the chicken run. It helps, still some mud, but better then...
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    When will my chicks smarten up? *sigh*

    My chicks from the Spring needed a little coaxing to go into the coop. After a few evenings of guiding them, they soon figured it out. I get what your concern is for colder nights with young ones. I might do a heat source for a little while until they are feathered out. Otherwise here in...
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    My house is 1 acre. Can my neighbr hear my rooster?

    Agree with earlier comment, ratio rooster(s) to hens not good. As for TSC, most cases with them, the chicks are Straight Run. Meaning they did not sex the chicks and you get what you get. I am in Ohio, we have Rural Kings and they are sexed and females. As for the crowing, our county has a...
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    Comment by 'FoghornTim' in article 'How To Fix A Muddy Run Chicken Coop'

    I use woodchips. My local power company use a in-house tree trimming group to trim trees around power lines. I reached out recently and got a huge load of chips. Will use a lot in the Run. Some for compost with garden soil and some for walking path.
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    Chicks Health

    appreciate the details :thumbsup
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    Chicks Health

    I am a bit more concerned for baby chicks health than I have in the past. I have gotten chicks from Rural King without knowing if they are vaccinated before coming to the stores? I recently reached out to TSC and they get from a hatchery called Hoover Hatchery. The chicks in their stores are...
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    Best feed

    If you have a Rural King. The brand they use works best for me. Layer pellets. Plus affordable. Very comparable with ingredients and protein
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    How do you get your birds to be so friendly?

    My many years, much like other posts. Never can tell. I just sold two fancy breeds, not friendly to me. But both hens ruled the roost. Since they been gone, I have one Barred Rock. She does not rule like the others did, but her friendliness increased. She talks to me, follows me. Not allowing...
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    Opinions on best feed.

    Here in central Ohio we have Rural King, I have use their brand called Country Road. We use layer pellets. Never had issues with the hens, healthy, happy and no problems. Only used TSC brands when I ran out as they are close by. Prefer RK's brand and for the price, before covid 50 lbs was...
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    Anyone tried Purina’s new high protein feed?

    I know name brands and such make people feel good. We have Rural Kings in Ohio . Have used their brand for years with layer pellets. About 16% protein. Currently paying $14 for 50 lbs. No ill affects, hens love it. Supplement with some heads of lettuce and a flick block. $20 or more for...
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    Anyone tried Purina’s new high protein feed?

    Sounds like it's more the feed store than it is the feed. They may not be storing it right or not selling that brand often and you have old bags.
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    Ended 2019 BYC Calendar - We Need Your Pictures!

    Mother hen hatched just two, one was black and one was yellow. You can see how well the yellow one stands out with her black feathers.
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    Natural Antibiotics

    I have had some sickness with my hens here in Ohio and on another thread found out some treatments I use to purchase years ago no longer are sold unless a vet gives you a prescription. So I love this idea here with what you all have shared and have seen good results. May I ask what ratio is...
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    meds for my flock

    I had a hen with a runny and bloody backside back in early April. Took her out, kept her in isolation for over a month. Was sure she would pass in a few days, but she got better, started eating more and more and her backside cleared up. I finally thought, ok, place her back in the coop. She...
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    My chicken's are dying and have bleeding cloacas!

    What is the vent I read others talking about? New word for me in relation to chickens. Found this article about bleeding as I have a hen just today with same issues, she is now separated
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