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    Raising a baby chick alone?

    I purchased a light braham chick yesterday from the feed store that is injured. It was being tortured by the other chicks, it is doing better today, though is very lonely. When do you think it will be safe to introduce it to the older chickens? Or should I wait another week for it to heal and...
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    Duck death; my girl needs a partner :'(

    We lost a duck yesterday we believe to a hawk. we have one that survived. They were both girls about 9 months old, but had been together from the start. I do have 2 month old ducklings that are outside with her, but she is still very sad and continues to call out for her friend (loudly). Any...
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    garden around coop

    I am just starting the process of designing our chicken coop and I have noticed many of the coop I see have some type of planting area or garden on the outside around the coop. Is this pretty standard and what are the best plants to put there (deer restaint)? Thanks for you help. Julia
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    New to raising chickens

    Thank you so much for all your information. This gives me a good place to start. Julia
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    Coop and run finished at last! Huzzah!

    This is exactly the type of coop i would like to build. Did you purchase plans, and what was the cost (if you do not mind my asking)? Thanks, Julia
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    New to raising chickens

    Hi, I am new to raising chickens. We will be getting a house on 5 arces in the Northern California area and I would like to raise chickens for their eggs. I am thinking of starting off with 4 females and one male, is this a good ratio? Any advice on making sure the chickens are happy and...
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