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    Soft Shell Eggs

    I had two hens that were laying soft shell eggs a while back and did some research finding that it is mostly caused by lack of calcium. What we do now is save all of our egg shells and bake them at 350 for 5-10 min to make them brittle. Then we crush them into tiny pieces with a potato masher...
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    Winterized

    I have two vents along the sides of the coop that will stay open at all times. They are a channel type where the wind and rain cannot get in but the air can circulate. The other vents i just made doors that can be opened and closed depending on the temp. It get down below zero here at night...
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    Winterized

    That makes since Bear Foot Farm. Thanks for the replies.
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    Homesteaders

    you are very welcome. Let us know how it works out if you do try it.
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    What does being "self sufficient" mean to you?

    Means to me, Completely off the grid producing my own food, water, and shelter. Not owing anyone any paper money and using the barter/trade as much as possible. Taxes and Insurance would be the only reason for cash. Me and my family are working towards this right now. Currently we are in RI but...
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    Homesteaders

    I have used cut Irish spring soap bars and hung them from branches of apple trees on my property in Maine with great success. They hate the smell of it. Hope that helps.
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    Winterized

    Hello all, This is my first post hereon this forum i have been a member over on BYH for a little whie now and figured i would join over here too. Today I winterized the coop as the temps are dropping here in New England. I have 2 Red sexlink and 2 Black and have read that the hybrid birds do...
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