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    Meat Bird Coop

    Hi all, I would like to build a coop for my meat birds when I get them and I was wondering about the design. I know that roost are not pratical but I would think they still need to get up off the ground at night. I also need to keep predators in mind. If anyone could post a picture of their meet...
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    Roosters feet

    Hi all, my rhode island red rooster is young, (no tail feathers yet), is still learning to crow, (sounds like he has a sore throat) and as far as I can tell in good health. He is active with the ladies also, but here is my concern. His feet and legs started out a nice strong yellow but now have...
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    **SHARE YOUR MOST UNIQUE CHICKEN NAME**

    I have a RIR rooster named "Thursten Fowel The Third".
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    RIR Rooster

    Hi all, I would like to see a full grown RIR rooster. I have a young one but I would love to see one full grown to see how he will turn out. If anyone out there has one, could you post his picture please? Thanks.
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    Hovabator

    Hi all, I have a hovabator 1588 with a electronic thermostat and a fan. What should the humidity be at? 40%. or closer to 60%. I'm not talking about when you raise the humidity just before the hatch. I mean for most of the time the eggs are developing. Thanks
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    Black sex-link roosters

    The eggs I have are from a barred rock hen and a RIR male. Its my understanding that those are the breeds needed for a black sex-link chick.
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    Black sex-link roosters

    Hi all, Does any have pictures of a black sex-link rooster. How are they? Are they mean? I have black sex link eggs in my incubator so I know there will be a few roosters in the bunch. I also know the black sex-link trait does not breed true. For that reason nobody whats them, so I'd like to...
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    Eating fertile eggs

    I toying with the idea of getting a rooster. I have 8 hens and my family enjoys their company and we eat their eggs. I would only keep the rooster for the color and the drama. I know a good portion if not all of the eggs would be fertile once the rooster comes of age. I was woundering about...
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    Crowing

    Hi all, How old are roosters when they first start crowing? Is it the same for all breeds?
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    Roosters

    I'm thinking of keeping one of the males out of my next hatch of chicks. It would ether be a black sex-link male or a RIR. If you were to keep one which one would it be? I'm keeping him just for the fun of having him. I know or herd that ether can be aggressive. any thoughts? Thanks for any replies.
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    Rooster

    I'm thinking of getting a rooster. If anyone has a RIR or a Barred rock roster could you please post a picture. Also what about their personalities? If anyone has a black sexlink roo I would like to check him out also. Thanks to everyone in advance and happy holidays!
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    Black sex-link males

    Hi all. Could someone please post a picture of a black sx-link rooster. I have never seen a full grown male and I heard they are pretty cool looking. And how are their personalities? I heard they could be pretty rotten. Thanks
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    Layer crumbles or layer pellets?

    The chickens will waste less if you feed them pellets. They tend to throw the crumbles all over.
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    which sex-link?

    I have a barred rock, RIRs, and black sex-links and I get plenty of nice brown eggs that are a nice size. And all the hens are good natured birds. Keep in mind that all hens when they first start laying, their egss are on the small side, but once they gear up they get bigger.
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    composting

    Hi all! I have a quick question regarding composting of chicken manure. My chickens, nine in total, have pine wood shavings in the coop for bedding. I have started a composting pile with the hopes of using the broken down matter in my garden. Can you compost the pine shavings? I have ALOT of...
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