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    Poop board convert *warning-graphic/gross poop pictures*

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I revised my coop to this roosting/poop collection method. LOVE IT!!!!!
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    Is it normal for first time egg layers to lay a brown egg with white spots?

    I'm so glad you started this thread, Chickadee! One of my Buff Orpington's laid her first egg for us today! We're not sure if it was her first EVER egg, or even how old she is. She joined our flock 5 weeks ago and brought leg mites and Coccidia with her. (Yes, we learned our lesson about...
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    Chicks and heat lamps

    Best of luck to you, Brood Mother. :)
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    Chicks and heat lamps

    Ridgerunner, Thanks for your post! I was looking for confirmation that we were doing right by our babies, and you made me a happy Chickie Mama! Our 5 week old babies have been in their grow-out coop for a week now. It's 4x12 feet for 16 babies, complete with a heat lamp hanging only over one end...
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    Why Aren't My Chickens Laying? Here Are Your Answers!

    Yikes! :( I'm new to this, and I didn't think to quarantine the new hens. Since they've all been together for 9 days, is there any sense in quarantining them now? Also, how long could it be until my original flock would start showing symptoms of illness? Thank you for your help!
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    Why Aren't My Chickens Laying? Here Are Your Answers!

    I brought home 2 Buff Orpington hens from a swap meet last Saturday, but I have no idea how old these beautiful girls are. They are bigger than my 10 month old RIRs, and they are very top-heavy. They also have scaly legs. I've been treating them (and the coop) for scaly leg mites. I'm also...
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Hi! I'm in Volusia County and am looking to start out with 4-6 hens. We're looking for good layers with sweet dispositions. We'd love to have free-rangers who come into roost at night, so homebodies are preferred. What breeds should I be looking into? Thanks! lostinthemusic
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