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    Best way I've found yet to deal with snake problems!!

    OMG, the snakes are a nuisance this year. Seems like it's cyclical, but this is the worst year we've ever had. We've caught at least 30 snakes since May, all rat snakes except for one copperhead. It seems like it's been a fortune in eggs because we've kept eggs in the pens at all times to keep...
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    Why have a rooster? new Pg 10 video pg 13

    Coyotes are an unfortunate and common occurrence on and around our property. We just lost our 9 year old peacock a week ago to one. And the roosters really don't do anything to help prevent anything happening to the chickens when they are free roaming on the property. At night they are penned...
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    What bulbs to use in place of incadescent bulbs?

    I have a question. We are just about out of incadescent bulbs for our heat lamps for chicks. The new bulbs they make don't put out heat. What are people using in their heat lamps for chicks?
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    eggs dying

    I've quit ordering eggs. They very rarely hatch and are very problematic. I would buy chicks from your local feed store or a local breeder, and then start incubating your own eggs from those hens when they get old enough. Just make sure to buy some chick every other year or even every year to...
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