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    Comment by 'KeepinCritters' in article 'Using Sand In Your Chicken Coop'

    When I was using sand in the coup I bought a metal cat litter scoop and a extension pole for a paint roller. I used duct tape to attach the scoop to the pole. Even an old broom handle with the head cut off works fine.
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    Comment by 'KeepinCritters' in article 'Using Sand In Your Chicken Coop'

    If you are planning on composting the manure sand does not compost. I used sand for 4 years and I didn't get the compost I expected. Straw composts better than wood chips but my girls ate a lot of it and spread it around leaving bare spots on the floor so I now use wood chips.
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    Free to good home less than 1yr old

    Beautiful bird there. I want to maintain the purity of my flocks breed so I cannot give it a home. Thank you though.
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    Been around a while

    Thank you all. Predator protection is like home security systems. Just when you think you have the situation resolved there is a new twist.
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    Wanted Buff Oprington Rooster

    My Buff rooster was killed by a hawk so I am looking for a replacement Buff. I live in NE Alabama and am willing to drive if necessary. My flock of 12 hens really need their man😄.
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    Chicks arriving this week & I have some last minute prep questions...

    1. No problem combining the two groups they will get along just fine. 2. It is always good to plan ahead, good job. The brooder: You need to have good air circulation because poop generates among aND that isn't good for the flock. I would have 1 side with chicken wire. They will foul...
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    Been around a while

    I started raising chickens in 2013 right after I retired. I bought a flock of 15 Buff Oprington pullets. When I bought them I was told that they would start laying "any day now", 6 weeks later I got that first beautiful golden brown egg. As the flock matured egg production went through the...
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