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    Too many chickens?

    There is usually land area outside of city boundaries that is under County Ordinances rather than City Ordinances. These are likely to be less stringent, but do typically align to how much land one has. If you look at a map that shows county and city lines, it can help. However, even in the...
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    how to get rid of a hawk killing my chickens

    My Turkish Kangal Dog learned to respond to airborne predators at five months old. It was a happy accident. The chickens were out, and I was gardening. The dog was roaming. A hawk cried out and I saw it in the neighbors tree right next to us. I also noticed it had gotten the dogs attention. I...
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    If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...

    The point is for people to learn HOW to do the technique using scraps and natural elements. Of course his bulk method is excessive for most people. A little imagination as to how to apply this for oneself is all that is required. it is especially beneficial since most people seem to be showing...
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    If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...

    I recommend people watch Edible Acres on YouTube. The man collects scraps from restaurants, mixes with fall leaves, and keeps compost going in a cattle panel tunnel all winter for his chickens. He adds a little sprouting grains to encourage scratching through the compost, and the warmth keeps...
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    If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...

    Everyone has kitchen scraps...talk to neighbors about saving them in a carton in the fridge for you. You provide the clean carton, and sort what goes either compost or right to the chickens. If you have extra eggs, thank your neighbors by sharing. And compost attracts worms, grubs, and maggots...
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    My water freezing solution with no electricity/fire hazard

    I know this won’t work for everyone, but it suits my situation with a small flock. I was really happy with the small auto fill cups, but they freeze up really fast. I have been reading reviews and ideas, but I really don’t want to risk a fire with an electrical device. The items are the bowls...
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    Water Clean, Thaw, and Outside..?

    My chickens wouldn’t use the nipples...I had to switch to cups, but they already froze once. The deicers are overpowered at 1500w, so I’m looking for something that uses less than 60w. Thanks for the idea, though!
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    Water Clean, Thaw, and Outside..?

    Yes...we had 1 cold night and the cups froze solid. I love them for warm weather, but they are useless below freezing temps. I’m looking for heated waterer options right now...I am TERRIFIED of a causing a barn fire.
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    Is this ordinance unfair? I need advice!

    You need to read the ordinance again, and go look at the beginning where they do the definitions. Frequently, the livestock is referred to in an animal unit, which considers the grazing required to feed one cow. Sheep and goats are, I think, 1/2 an animal unit. Many people don’t realize how...
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    Coop

    Yes, and I found that it has the same quality issue reviews on Wayfair.
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    Coop

    https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ware-manufacturing-chicken-chateau I haven’t seen this in person, but good reviews.
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    Coop

    Look at the roost bars inside...they are very close together. A standard size bird would be pooping on other birds. I do like the features they are putting into these coops, though, and they are more attractive than what I had.
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    Coop

    If I were starting from scratch again, I would go with a vinyl shed. I had one that I used for a shed, and it held up to multiple hurricanes with no problem. I liked that it was very good with both heat and cold, and they do have ventilation, but you could always add a window and a chicken door...
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    My puppy is my peeps new predator!

    Good luck on your move, but I hope the new yard is fenced...you don’t want your problem to become the neighbors problem, too. First, I suggest you watch some video of how adult dogs train puppies to behave. They are much more aggressive with even young pups than humans are. I currently have a...
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    What breed of dog should we get?

    A puppy cannot be trusted with your chickens. You would have to introduce them during that time, without allowing the pup to have direct access. You can pen the puppy next to them to allow all the animals to acclimate to one another. You can teach the dog to recognize hawks and eagles, too. I...
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