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    VIDEO - Hen back from Coma. Botulism from eating larva in meat left by compost pile

    So, if I put plate scrapings into a thriving BSF bin, no contact with soil, could any meat be contaminated with botulism and the larvae are then toxic to the hens?
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    Need a help with electric fence design

    Are all these wires hot? or alternating earth & hot?
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    Rat Control

    is there any electric fence that will keep rats out of the coop & attached run?
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    Rat Control

    is there any electric fence that will keep rats out of the coop & attached run?
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    Vines over the run...

    Unfortunately, beans are toxic for chickens.
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    BUYER BEWARE.... RentACoop products

    Yes, they rent hens locally with a coop complete with feeder, waterer, organic feed & bedding all delivered by truck. Also rent a hatching setup. Ideal for schools renting a hen setup for the school year, but is closed all summer, or hatching eggs for a spring teaching unit. Or for home...
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    Ador vs ChickenGuard vs Omlet door

    I have had an Ador automatic door for two years & it has been very reliable. Usually set it on light sensor with the last girl delay. Was concerned that streetlight might trigger it, but not a problem at all. The geared system holds the door shut plus it has a lip at the bottom to prevent prying...
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    My chicks are vaccinated, but the “extra” chick was not & he seems to have coccidiosis

    I ordered chicks w/ vaccinations for cocci & I have been feeding them un-medicated feed. However, the freebie chick has diarrhea, so I suspect coccidiosis. How do I treat him? To give him corrid in water he would have to be all alone, very stressful for a chick & what is the dosage for a 3 werk...
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    Pigeon Pants

    A white dove has adopted us. But its a shame for her to be all alone. She could be a classroom pet indoors if we could get some "pants" for her. Anyone used those? Any recommendations or cautionary tales? THX! KatieMacDC
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