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    Comment by 'fresheggsdaily' in article 'Mites & Lice Treatment And Prevention'

    Wood Ash and DE as well as keeping a clean coop and providing a dust bath area should be effective treatment. Using Sevin Dust or other carcinogens or pesticides on your hens is just nuts! I would NEVER use that on any of mine. If you stay on top of your flock's condition and health, an...
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    ~~Does Grass/Clover have protein??~~

    I actually just wrote a blog on this very subject. Grass does indeed contain lots of protein and you can feed your flock unlimited amounts. It also provides about a quarter of their overall daily nutrition requirements. edited by staff
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    Laws in Chesapeake?

    Love your group ! I live in Suffolk and feel sad that more areas in Hampton Roads don't allow chickens.
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    HELP your Chickens BEAT THE HEAT with these tips and tricks.

    I would not recommend using a mister in your run. Not only do pools of standing water breed mosquitoes, chickens can be susceptible to respiratory issues which can be exacerbated by misters adding moisture and humidity into the air. Take it from someone who lives where its humid, moisture in...
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    Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator

    Yes, two halves - I consider them each a reservoir and have just been keeping one half filled. I am on day 11 and have been hand turning because the duck eggs are too big to use the turner. Also I am misting them with warm water every day at noon. Brinsea is actually recommending that about...
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    Comb Contest - Single! ***WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!***

    Wow ! That is some comb !
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    Cute Chicken Coop Plans 4x6 - House your Hens in Comfort and Style

    Cute 4x6 coop that you can build in a weekend. Using basic tools and costing around $250 for the materials, this coop will comfortably house up to a dozen hens. Includes 3 nesting boxes with a hinged roof for easy egg gathering as well as a hinged roof for easy access and cleaning. Plans can...
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    Cute Chicken Coop Plans - 4x6 Size is Perfect for your Backyard Flock

    CUTE CHICKEN COOP - 4x6 Size - perfect for your backyard flock ! Cute 4x6 coop that you can build in a weekend. Using basic tools and costing around $250 for the materials, this coop will comfortably house up to a dozen hens. Includes 3 nesting boxes with a hinged roof for easy egg gathering...
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    Super Cute Coop I designed and built

    Hi. The top is hinged as is the nesting box roof. Its super easy to clean, in fact I just did my spring cleaning and it took no time. Its great because I can prop the roof open in the summer when its really hot to let the heat out so by dusk the coop is not baking. It has almost 20 feet of...
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    Cute Chicken Coop Plans - 4x6 Size is Perfect for your Backyard Flock

    CUTE CHICKEN COOP - 4x6 Size - perfect for your backyard flock ! Cute 4x6 coop that you can build in a weekend. Using basic tools and costing around $250 for the materials, this coop will comfortably house up to a dozen hens. Includes 3 nesting boxes with a hinged roof for easy egg gathering...
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    Cute Chicken Coop Plans 4x6 - House your Hens in Comfort and Style

    The rule of thumb is 2 square feet per chicken when the coop is only used for sleeping. This coop is designed to be inside a predator-proof enclosed run where the hens spend their days.
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    Cute Chicken Coop Plans 4x6 - House your Hens in Comfort and Style

    Cute 4x6 coop that you can build in a weekend. Using basic tools and costing around $250 for the materials, this coop will comfortably house up to a dozen hens. Includes 3 nesting boxes with a hinged roof for easy egg gathering as well as a hinged roof for easy access and cleaning. Plans can...
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