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    I need help with the foundation.

    Quote: How strong are the winds, what MPH gusts do you get? There are different methods for varying MPH, the higher the MPH the more that must be done to secure a structure. In a windy area face the corner of the building into the wind. This will reduce the surface area that the wind can push...
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    First time ever eating rabbit....

    Eating rabbit can make a person sick. Tularemia will cause fever and skin lesions. An old time remedy, called for removing the left tendons before cooking, to avoid becoming sick. Apparently the left tendons harbored the infectious agents. Maybe something to do with anatomy and biology of rabbits.
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    Any Suggestions for a Good Ant Killer

    Quote: Diatomaceous Earth mixed into the feed. Has been used for years in grain silos. Ant Baits that kill the entire colony have worked wonders for my ant problems.
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    [Videos]Introduction to Poultry Keeping: Guides on Raising Chickens

    The goal is to find and include useful videos that are informative explaining chicken how-to. If you come across any, please include them here. In my meanderings, I found this one and felt it was valuable for sharing. Backyard Chicken Workshop: an Introduction to Poultry Keeping
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    How to make chicken wire or hardware cloth almost invisible

    Harder to obtain, but much more effective; A chemical added to special forces clothing which bends light, obscuring the coated items from view. Was featured on a 2 hour Discovery Channel Documentary entitled: The Future of Law Enforcement Another technology featured in the program could be used...
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    Retrospective Look at Meat Birds: Chicken of Tomorrow (Video)

    "The Pullet Motel." "Rooms by the hour." I think industrialization made it's way into every part of our lives since the late 1800's. I think an important issue is how far they pushed the chicken breed. In the days of this film, they went from Bill Bixby to the Hulk, but today they've gone to a...
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    best material for roosting poles?

    Hmm..square and rectangle v. round and oval? I don't think I've seen a square tree with rectangle branches. They could be like the 4 leaf clover most just don't spend enough time looking for them. I would think a birds anatomy developed to take advantage of the round nature of tree branches...
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    Doghouse Coop Conversion ideas

    Quote: I completed a search on Craigslist in your area and share the results. Some of these may be out of date or no longer available, please take the time to research for yourself these listings. I provide them hoping that they will be helpful. tallahassee craigslist > for sale / wanted >...
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    Doghouse Coop Conversion ideas

    I would stick to the free section on Craigslist for a dog house to convert. I think $80 is a lot. To build with new plywood, 3 sheets $30. 2x4's or 2x6's can be scrounged, look for deck replacements. You might have to keep an eye out and search often, but persistence will pay off. who knows, you...
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    What are the laws in Sewell, NJ? Washington Township...

    Don't forget to check for "slaughterhouse" rules just in case you wanted to do your own meat processing. Some cities or towns may not regulate poultry but may regulate slaughter of animals. In my city, there is no code for chickens but does have slaughterhouse rules. "All slaughter houses must...
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    Red Laced Cornish X and project talk (pics p. 8)

    I don't know if this is similar to the Red Laced Cornish. These folks raised Red Broilers a.k.a. Red Rangers of English stock.
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    Retrospective Look at Meat Birds: Chicken of Tomorrow (Video)

    Chicken of Tomorrow was a contest to improve chicken meat production. During World War 2 there was a shortage of red meat causing a national food problem and chicken was seen as a way to fill the gap for that shortage. This video showcases the modern meat poultry beginnings. I found it...
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    How old before you send a rooster to freezer camp?

    Quote: He's Henwhipped. Aren't we all?
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    how often should I give my flock additional protein

    @JANAE Have you tried putting supplement only in a separate feeder, then they could grab what they need as they need it? Also, you could try Free Choice Feeding which will allow you to keep feeding them scratch any time you want without altering their diets. Choice-feeding can be an easy way...
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    New windows and perches for our hen house

    Quote: I'm trying to avoid patented food sources.
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