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    Can a racoon open a barn door latch?

    We had a problem with raccoons, They are very wary and smart. We tried many different baits to try to lure the into hav a heart traps. Finally discovered Marshmallows did the trick, every time! SSS......No more problems It is illegal in our state(NY) to relocate the trapped raccoons.
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    Mixing laying hens and new chicks...how to insure each gets their proper feed type

    I have 2 ,5 year old hens. Getting approx 6 eggs a week between the 2 of them. I now also have 18 3 week old chicks in a seperate brooding area. When can I put all together and how would I feed layer pellets and chick starter in the same coop? Since I only have 2 old hens could I just put...
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    Help on chicken treats

    I have been feeding my new chicks chick starter. I wanted to find a tasty treat to encourage them to learn to eat from my hand. I pulled up some tender grass and snipped it into very small pieces with a scissor, put it into the palm of my hand and they absolutely love it. After the first...
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    Broken leg

    I had a hen that got stepped on by a horse and suffered a broken leg. My daughter and I splinted the leg with popsicle sticks and vet wrap, sepperated the hen for 3 weeks and she healed fine. She had a limp for a while but recovered and lived a long, egg laying life. A little squabbling when...
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