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    Comment by 'MaryW2K' in article 'Squirrel - Chicken Pests - How To Protect Your Chickens From Squirrels'

    Ha! My 90yr old awesome neighbor told me cayenne pepper powder. Works like a charm. Sometimes the simplest thing is the best. Works for other rodents too.
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    Can chickens move into a coop that has mice?

    Smart. Had not thought of using my dog crate.
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    Can chickens move into a coop that has mice?

    I have not tried these. Sounds great. They are pricey, no? I also have squirrels but the cayenne powder works on them and mice. I do not have a huge problem though.
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    Can chickens move into a coop that has mice?

    Yes. I did the same thing.I catch a mouse and just keep resetting until no more mice.
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    Fermented Feed Feeder

    Love these ideas. I was thinking of a trough feeder that strains the liquid out so I could pour and go without pouring it on the ground and not having to strain it first. Anyone seen anything like that? I was thinking I may have to make something.
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    Fermenting feed basics

    Hello. I ferment my chicken feed just like this. Here is a printable page of instructions by Grubby farms. Hope this helps. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1407/3744/files/Fermenting_Chicken_Feed_Guide-Updated_1.pdf?v=1680190420
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    Ended BYC's 15th Annual New Year's Day Hatch-Along—2024—Winter on the Farm Photo Contest

    What a beauty.
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    Been a while being since commenting here. The flock of eight is still great. We have waited...

    Been a while being since commenting here. The flock of eight is still great. We have waited weeks for this last egg producing break due to molting and winter in general. This last storm was super windy and a tornado scare but thankfully no touchdowns.
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    What's the temperature where you are???

    32 here in central North Carolina at 6:30am. So far it has been warmer than the past few years.
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    Comment by 'MaryW2K' in article 'Caring For Chickens in the Winter'

    I only have 8 chickens. I live in central North Carolina USA. We are in dipping into freezing nights. I use a thick rubber bowl, (find at tractor supply) for water. So much easier than the hanging one. I have it on a raised area so they do not get dirt in it while scratching. In the cold months...
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    Ended BYC's 15th Annual New Year's Day Hatch-Along—2024—Winter on the Farm Photo Contest

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    Molting on the East Coast

    I have some molting hens as well now. This is the first year the I have seen a REAL molt on them. Wow. These girls get so weird. The confident ones get depressed and the pretty ones strut around. It is so funny. I was concerned about one of them. Curly. She really is bare in the front and neck...
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    Comment by 'MaryW2K' in article 'Squirrel - Chicken Pests - How To Protect Your Chickens From Squirrels'

    I have 3 squirrels that like to sneak into the run when I have it open for the hens to range into the larger penned area. We live next to a forest so they are gonna come. The chickens are not afraid of them but also do not defend the area like I thought they might. The squirrels seem to be only...
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    Injured comb.

    Yes she is healing. I am also put some antibiotic ointment. Non pain relieving of course. I’m telling you it was chaos while she was away for one day and night then a few nights inside and is now very happy with the flock keeping everyone in line. Her head is purple from the no peck but that’s ok😁
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    Injured comb.

    Thanks guys. I sprayed some vetericyn on it and continuing to do so. It is trying to hold on a bit floppy but it is healing already. I have her outside in a cyclone 8x8 kennel with all the basic needs and treats along with her fav nesting box. She can be with the flock and protected from...
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