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    When to move into a warmer coop

    This is my first flock. I have 20 chickens that I keep in a movable coop surrounded by an electric poultry fence. I move them to fresh grass/pasture when it starts to look a little worn. My question when is a good time to move them to my permanent warmer coop for the winter? How cold can...
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    Pasture Pen sizing

    Hello - What is the recommended sizing for pasture shelters for meat birds within a 40x40ft electro fence? How many birds can this http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Building+a+Pasture+Shelter.html shelter accommodate?
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    culling a straight run

    Thanks so much for the quick replies! I planned on eating the males and keeping the girls for the eggs. I wasn't planning on breeding at this point. I guess I started to have this nightmare of 9 cockerels in a separate pen all fighting each other at 4 weeks of age.
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    culling a straight run

    Hello - I am brand new to chickens. I recently ordered 20 chicks, straight run, of 3 different breeds. They are about 1 week old now, and are doing wonderfully! My question is, since its a straight run, I will end up with about 10 cocks. That is way too many cocks. What is the best way...
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