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    Diatomaceous Earth Application

    Well the chickens or I didn't stay in the Coop while the dust was filling every nook and cranny. And the next day, we were all greatly relieved. I call that a win.
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    Diatomaceous Earth Application

    For sure if it's pool grade D.E. But I use food grade DE for my organic garden and for any flea problems. The chickens are relieved and I am well. :)
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    Diatomaceous Earth Application

    I recently treated my chicken coop with diatomaceous earth for some type of tiny bug, probably a midge. Concerned about how it would get into every crack and crevice after I spread it in the obvious places, I used my leaf blower to blast everything into a storm. Success! No more bugs. I...
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    Can chickens eat black walnuts and leaves from the tree?

    They are trying to crack them. I've seen them drop them on roads to crack them or have a car run over them. They are so smart.
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    Why yes, that is a baby monitor on my table (I'm 63)

    Oh now you got me started...I can't wait. And I thought the automatic door was fun!
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    Why yes, that is a baby monitor on my table (I'm 63)

    So happy Maple survived, they become so dear to us!!!
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    Why yes, that is a baby monitor on my table (I'm 63)

    hahahaha, no, OMG, too funny, and if I hadn't been dressed it would have been me. Just barefoot!
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    Why yes, that is a baby monitor on my table (I'm 63)

    A fox came right into my yard Saturday morning, the hens were free ranging under supervision. I heard the ruckus and gave chase. The hen she'd grabbed was quite shook and sans some feathers but is okay. Fox came back this morning to see if it could breach the coop and they let me know. But what...
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    Why are people so weird?

    Despite being on my own, I have 10 hens and a 40'x 80' garden because I love both endeavors and having something great to share with friends and those in need feels good to me. That said, if I can't train them to recycle the cartons after one or two tries, I just don't share with them anymore...
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    Why are people so weird?

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    My puppy is my peeps new predator!

    I introduce my dogs (and cat) to chicks from the start, giving them loads of attention during the introductions. Here is the result.
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    I Have a Fox Problem

    Are you going to trap all the foxes, raccoons, skunks, etc. that come by your property forever? Not realistic or very nice. If you want to have chickens, you need to predator proof their setup.
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    I Have a Fox Problem

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    Bald Top of Wings, Pecking, Hen takes over rooster duties.

    Natalie turned out to be Nathan, better known as Handsome (and he was!). She/He developed a bad crooked beak so I provided deep dish feed for him. At about a year, he turned mean so I tried cuddling, dominance, everything that chicken psychiatry suggests - and it just kept getting worse...
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    Broody without eggs?

    Help, I'm newish! My first post was about a 5 month old golden phoenix (Marlena) that started sneaking into the house and laying her egg behind my computer. (Really!) It was cute but when I finished their permanent coop last month they all transitioned to it, then after a week or so I started...
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