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    The Community Coop [Pictures]

    very nice =]. I like the idea of allowing vines to grow through. I was thinking of putting grape vines grow on our fencing, but I don't want to compromise the strength. Beautiful coop, and the girls look happy. =] Like the feeder btw. I should construct something like that....
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    When is it safe to let them out side?

    I gradually start introducing my birds to the outdoors. I started when they were about 2 wks by letting them out on a warm day for about 15 mins. Of course I stayed with them to make sure no one was too stressed, acting cold, etc. I have been increasing the time, and plan out putting them out in...
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    Rio Grand vs bourbon red turkey poults?

    So there is an ad on craigslist for turkey poults, and the guy has rio grands and bourbon red turkeys. I am looking for a couple of turkeys to raise for thanksgiving/the holiday season, and was wondering if anyone has experience with these birds. If so, which do you recommend? I also have a...
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    egg safety question

    haha, true. as a rule I try not to eat things that stink.... haha
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    egg safety question

    greathorse--I was thinking the same thing. I googled it, and what came up was essentially the same information. Perhaps it also has something to do with the gases released by the bacteria as they feed on the egg. More gases=more buoyancy. I could be totally wrong, but it makes sense to me.
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    Wood/Pine Pellets for Chicks?

    just pour on a little bit of water (say....a quart over a 4 x 4 area that is about 2" deep) and mix it up. walk away for a few minutes, and when you come back....poof! literally! I think the reason I don't have so much dust is bc I don't wet it to the point where it is totally sawdust. I just...
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    Worm tug-o-war!

    haha isn't that the best? I gave the babies a bug today, and they ran around the brooder playing keep away. so fun to watch =] thanks for sharing.
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    Wood/Pine Pellets for Chicks?

    I am currently using wood pellets for my 20 little ones. hope this is helpful... How soon do you use them for chicks...won't it bother their feet and be wobbly for them? I put them down before they came, sprayed the pellets a little with water (to fluff them out a little) and then put paper...
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    anyone live in Pa

    PA represent! I'm from Southern Lanc. county =] it looks like there are quite a few of us PA people here.
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    Self Serve Egg sales (pic)

    I was thinking of doing this. An Amish neighbor of mine does the same thing down the rd. The only problem is that I have a very long driveway, and wonder if people would be more inclined to steal if it's further from the house...Idk. I have a long time 'til they start laying, but I want to start...
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    cracked egg..question

    agreed. I would definitely not take the risk of eating something with salmonella, or some other funky bacteria in it. Remember--there is a reason why drug companies brew vaccines in chicken eggs. besides, sitting on the toilet for 24 hours straight is definitely no fun either. don't take the...
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    I need a practical chickens!

    I definitely agree on the suggestion of buff orps. I have 14 two week old babies right now. They were yellow when they were really little, but are starting to feather in a beautiful tannish-blonde. so far they have been great. I chose them bc I wanted dual purpose, friendly, aesthetically...
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    What I do since I have to wait til June to get chicks...

    lol the second video is really funny. No worries. June will come sooner than you think!
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    Buff Orpington chick question (Picts)

    Def. normal. I have 14 BO's, and I can tell you that they are all a little bit different from each other. Some are bigger, some are smaller, some are more personable, one has a spot on her head. No worries. This is normal. =] they are very cute, btw.
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    more babies....

    I thought I would post pics of the babies that I got along with my week old BO's. As you can see I have taught my BO's how to check for pasty butt. haha. You were right about quarantining. I didn't even think about it.
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