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    Chickens from Virginia

    I am looking for what breeds of chickens thrive in Virginia vs. other breeds. Ay feedback would be appreciated. I would be interested to know what breed of chickens Thomas Jefferson had at Monticello.
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    Free Ranging and predators

    Thank you for the good info. I appreciate it. We will be implementing some of these ideas.
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    Free Ranging and predators

    Try this diagram
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    Free Ranging and predators

    Sorry no pictures. I am out of town and the wife is still putting up the net fence. Surprise the 2nd chicken we thought was dead showed up about 5 minutes ago (WHEW!!!) I will try to draw up a picture and post for some clarity. I like the idea o the netting across the top, especially since it is...
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    Free Ranging and predators

    Yes, they are locked in the coop at night. Hawks, yes. A lot? Not sure. I do know there is at least 1 Cooper Hawk that lives in my woods. I was wondering that with a 160 sq ft run, what would be the best choice for a cover? We are gone all day at work so the chickens are home alone until we get...
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    Free Ranging and predators

    HELP! My wife and I are new to keeping chickens. We currently have 7 chickens, but started with 10. We have had them for about 3 months now. I have a very nice chicken house that is under the lean-to on one side of my shop which is further enclosed by a 4' fence/run approximately 24'X15' under...
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