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    First brood; Breed and Gender questions

    Well, here they are! I brought them home mid March and they've been doing great. Six chicks and a turk. The turkey was a freebie (and the hub took some convincing before we accepted) but he's such a personable little thing, we're both really glad we did. I'm not sure which box some of the...
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    Raccoons near my coop

    Its a chance you take and a personal choice. You can look up rabies reports for your state and know how recently its been reported in your area. Its something I do regularly. Its just a good thing to know if you have pets. No, its no guarantee that you don't have a recently infected animal in...
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    Raccoons near my coop

    Fair enough. They are so ridiculously prolific that any area that can support one already supports three. It's a shame, but it's the truth. I could still see releasing healthy looking animals into say the middle of a national forrest or other protected land. But yes, there are others there...
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    New member

    Hi everyone, New member with six chicks and a turkey pullet! My husband and I have wanted free range chickens for a while to help with bugs around our home. We have several wooded acres and could use the help with the ticks and other bugs. Not to mention the eggs! We've had the little ones for...
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    Raccoons near my coop

    That is absolutely not true AT ALL. Their feet are the MOST sensitive part of their bodies. The most humane and responsible option is to live trap, then dispatch with a clean shot if relocating isn't an option. They are not evil, just wild animals trying to get by. They do not deserve needless...
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