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    The "Camp" Coop The first coop we bought for our chickens was a a fancy little A-frame that we thought would look nice in our yard. The description of the coop clearly stated that it was large enough for three, possibly four, medium-sized hens. As I have done in so many other instances totally...
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    So talk to me about molting...

    SUBJECT: PECKING ORDER CHANGES RELATED TO MOLTING? I've got only one of six molting at this time. My Black Star, Big Mama Thornton, is dropping feathers all over the place-- in the coop and in the run. When she first started molting I guess she was still trying to lay because the first...
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    Sundown with fall colors! Added More PICS today!

    Wow! We don't have mountains & mesas down here in south Louisiana! The only fall color we get here is from a maple here and there and mostly from our beloved, yet invasive Chinese tallows that we've call "chicken trees" for years. Souperchicken, you ought to set up your BYC page with these...
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    Cleaning the run?

    First of all, we live in town with very tolerant neighbors. Never has anyone had a bad thing to say about our 6 hens or their habitat. In order to insure that the peace is kept, I carefully walk their large run and scoop up their poop as part of my daily routine of cleaning their coop, and...
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    Funny video

    Sorry I goofed on the video URL. As someone said, THIS is the correct link to my video, BUT see my comments below the link: For some reason, if you still can't load it, just copy and paste the link into the top of your browser. I'm seeking solutions to this-- would appreciate the benefit...
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    Funny video

    Chuckle at the exuberance of 7-week old chicks being let out in the morning. Made the vid months ago before joining BYC. Enjoy! Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biUv2-Rf1C0&feature=youtube_gdata_player Update 10/6/2011: Sorry about the link problems--not sure...
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    Lady Amherst Ornamental Pheasant Feeds

    Quote: Try calling Benny at Benny G's Farm Supply in Delcambre. Not sure if they have what you want, but I do know their feed is very fresh. Give them a buzz: (337) 685-2337 200 Adam Street Delcambre, LA 70528 Benny G'S Feed & Farm Supply is a business dealing in the Farm Equipment...
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    Who has a covered run?

    We had a covered run when they were younger and the coop was out in the open. I used some nylon shrimp netting that I bought cut-to-fit from a marine supply store (Touchard's) that serves local shrimpers in Delcambre, LA. It worked well in that situation. I'd occasionally see red-tail hawks...
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    Can I feed my chickens milk?

    Yes! My girls love any kind of liquid dairy: yogurt, milk, whey. We make our own yogurt and cheese, and when we have a little leftover milk in a grandkid's glass, we save it for the hen's afternoon treat. They love it any way you want to present it to them. Yesterday, I only had a little...
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    Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2012 Calendar

    Here's our Rhoda, at the bottom of the peck order, persecuted by all. What a shame! Such a sweet and loving chicken!
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    Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2012 Calendar

    Here's Lacey, number 2 in the peck order, but bosses everybody like she's no. 1.
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    Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2012 Calendar

    Here's my biggest girl, Big Mama Thornton, or Estelle if you prefer.
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    Big Mama Thornton!

    Here's our largest hen, Big Mama Thornton* (aka Estelle). She's a Black Star and lays beautiful large brown speckled eggs. Big Mama, despite her imposing size and aura, is second to last in the peck order... go figure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/harvobro/6144102805/in/photostream/ -harvey...
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    Screech Owl at Dawn

    My girls got up early yesterday so I let them out of their run to forage in our yard. I was just watching them scratch around when I heard the shrill call of a screech owl. It was cool to see them stop, stand up tall, sound the alert, and cock their heads as they waited for the next calls to...
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    Screech Owl at Dawn

    Please pardon my inappropriate categorization. No offense taken... and I appreciate your candor. I'm a newbie to BYC (only a couple of days) so I'd entertain any suggestions as to where you think this might/could/should be posted. Thanks. -harvey
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