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    Changing Roosting Positions at Night

    That is a really good point. I have actually seen mouse droppings recently in the coop - I'm in St. Louis, MO. Do you think that would be enough to startle them off the roost? Do you have any suggestions on getting rid of mice? I obviously can't do traps or poison.
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    Changing Roosting Positions at Night

    It is a 5 foot roost for 5 hens. I thought that was big enough, should I try to expand it?
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    Changing Roosting Positions at Night

    I'm looking for advice on roosting at night. I have 5 hens, a 4 year old Rhode Island Red, a 3 year old Jubilee Orpington and 3 six-month olds: RIR, Buff Orpington and Australorp. They all roost on the same bar at dusk but during the middle of the night, one or two always end up on the floor, on...
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    Baby chick Contest Ends June 30

    This is my Jubilee Orpington and her adopted babies. First time placing day-old chicks under broody and she took to them in an instant. So much fun :)
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    Age difference and introduction in small flock

    Just wanted everyone to know what a wonderful place this is to get information to a chicken newbie. My experience of integrating new chicks to an existing flock with every bit of information coming from Backyard Chickens. 1) "Look but no touch theory" We placed our 7 week old chicks inside...
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    funny chicken signs

    This is the best chicken sign I have seen. I found it in a gift store in Colorado.
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    Free Barred Rock Rooster-Hazel (now Hank) found a new home - Thanks Everyone!

    We have a 15-week old barred rock rooster who was supposed to be a hen - LOL. He has been hand raised, is friendly and healthy. He is free to a good home. We are located in the St. Louis area and would be happy to deliver him.
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