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    HELP! on abandon Wild Turkeys

    QUESTION: Can i take these birds in? And what should i expect? Please Advise? SET UP: We live in rural VA; wooded lot with a creek. We've had five chickens (layers) for over a year. Plus three new layers this spring. They sleep in a tractor and free range all day. Dogs, Cats...
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    Backyard grass

    Wow, maybe i should move the tractor around my front yard to help out the lawn. Ha. I wondered about cutting the grass because i figured there are more bugs in long grass than short grass. I also don't know if chickens can scratch at grass once it gets too long. I let the back go to seed...
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    Hello from Appomattox Virginia

    Thank you all very much. Y'all sure know how to make a guy feel welcome. Thanks
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    Backyard grass

    Sounds like you are getting an Over Wintered Nuc or a Spring Split. Either way you'll be good. Local bees ARE the way to go. You are starting off the best way. Several, though i recommend this one the most. (Beemaster) The 'General Board' gets the most traffic. (General Beekeeping) The...
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    Which Ducks to get?

    Well that's a good question. My answer would be; looks, garden patrol; & eggs. In that order. Thanks. I'll check out that book.
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    Backyard grass

    I see you're in Fincastle. You had the same Winter we had then, easy. Do you have bees now? If you do they are already brooding up for Spring. Consider Spring management techniques like reversing the boxes or Splits. I'll be reversing the boxes on my full hives this weekend. Are you in...
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    Which Ducks to get?

    I would like to have a few ducks around along with the chickens. Don't have a 'Pond' but do have two seeps & a creek in a woods. I can dam up the seeps to make small ponds. My question is - Which duck breed is OK with less water resources. I was told i have to get a minimum of five ducks and...
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    Backyard grass

    Sorry for the noob thread. Will have a tractor with four chickens in it; in the backyard this year. My question is - do i cut the grass in the backyard or let it grow long? I'll be moving the tractor around each day. Thanks
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    Hello from Appomattox Virginia

    We're starting with chickens this weekend so i looked for a forum online and found this place. We're doing it for the fresh eggs only and will only have a handful. Well...that's the plan anyway. Thank for being here.
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