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    Winterberry safe?

    I am buying a few new shrubs and winterberry is on the list. I am wondering if chickens also like this and if it's safe. I have a forage garden for my chickens and would love something that provides some winter treats.
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    Anyone have both chickens and ducks? Advice

    As far as the water in winter...don't people just put a heat source in the tub? I keep a bird bath all winter and I refill it daily (clean bird poop out and refill with very warm water). It is heated though so it does not freeze. But I can see if we go out of town that getting someone to keep...
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    Anyone have both chickens and ducks? Advice

    Well, I am thinking I would start with one and graduate to the other next year. The issue with plants is one to consider. I am an obsessive gardener. In fact I garden for myself and also grow plants that I sell to my neighbors. I take a lot of pride in my flowers and gardens. I was out in...
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    Anyone have both chickens and ducks? Advice

    Thank you for such detailed info and opinions. This is really helpful. I will keep checking back for more, but this is great.
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    Anyone have both chickens and ducks? Advice

    I know this question has been asked, but the answers are confusing because it really does seem to matter on your set up. I live on 2 1/2 acres, just east of Denver, Colorado (think plains..not mountains). We have been talking about getting chickens for over a year now, but ducks often come up...
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    Chickens or Ducks...again

    I know this question has been asked, but the answers are confusing because it really does seem to matter on your set up. This is my first post on BYC even though I have been lurking for a very long time. I live on 2 1/2 acres, just east of Denver, Colorado (think plains..not mountains). We...
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