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    Not what I bought. What is this?

    Looks like my second generation Cinnamon Queens
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    Clearance under coop for run?

    I have a raised coop (18 inches) and I don't like it. We are planning to build a new coop next spring. My coop is 8x8 so I can't reach under all the way to clean it due to having chicken wire around two sides. I have back and knee issues that make it more difficult for me to keep it clean. A...
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    My babies ate and killed a mouse?

    Did you see any blood anywhere? Seems like there should be signs of predation in the brooder.
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    Comment by 'kimberjay' in article 'Accessorizing Your Run- How to Make Your Run More Fun For Your Chickens'

    I keep a couple loose boards laying around for bugs to collect under. My girls get excited when I flip them. My roo, Compy, would actually flip the boards then call the girls to feast. None of my other roosters ever did that so I don't know if he learned from watching me or if it's a natural...
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    Comment by 'kimberjay' in article 'Accessorizing Your Run- How to Make Your Run More Fun For Your Chickens'

    My husband built a grass box for my chickens. It's long and narrow but deep enough that we could put chicken wire over it to protect the grass. My girls love to eat the grass as it grows through the wire. I will also hang a small head of cabbage using an eyebolt screwed into the core. Then you...
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    should i let my chickens die naturally?

    I just want to say how much I enjoyed this post. I know it went off on a few topics but the question was open to multiple interpretations. I liked them all. However, what I loved was even though some of the topics could hold strong opinions no one became disrespectful or angry. In our world...
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    Molting or something else?

    I didn't know about mice chewing on the feathers. Wouldn't the hens feel it and move or try to stop the mice? I will treat my girls for lice. Thanks for the advice.
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    Molting or something else?

    Several of my girls have patches like this. The skin is sometimes bright red other times it looks like their normal skin. I haven't seen any external parasites. I haven't noticed any unusual aggressive behaviors or feather plucking. None of my girls act broody. I allow the to free range for a...
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    cooling off your chickens

    My chickens refuse peas and carrots of any type. I offer kale, spinach, and cabbage which they gobble up. They are also given frozen and fresh melons, berries, and fruit.
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