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    Review by 'Jillalder' in article 'Poultry Ownership and Dealing with Loss (From a Tenderhearted Farmer)'

    This is my first year raising my girls, only 4 allowed within city limits. They have grown & thrived, and have become part of our family. I live in the central valley of California, yesterday was particularly hot, 102, but I have them located in a shaded area of the yard, with a large tarp in...
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    Comment by 'Jillalder' in article 'How To Fix A Muddy Run Chicken Coop'

    First time Chicken Mom, I have a small coop for three birds in the city. It's placed directly on a dirt bed, was wondering about laying sod in the coop for the upcoming wet season. I realize they will eventually destroy it, but thought it may get us thru the rain without the mud. Any reason I...
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    Topic of the Week - Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer

    Hi All! I'm new to the Chicken community, started with four brooders. The girls are now about 12 weeks old and we have had a heat wave of over 100 degree's last week. I got a couple of the largest cheap, flimsy plastic dishes you put under a potter plant, and fill that with water. Makes a nice...
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