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    Key West aka Gypsy Chickens Thread :)

    I have a friend that got one as a day old chick. It looks like it's turning out to be a roo. Since she isn't a chicken person, she asked me if I wanted to add him to my flock...just wondering if this is a good idea or not. I don't presently have a roo. thoughts?
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    "rescued" Key West free range chick

    A friend of mine got a chick that was "rescued" sent to her. It was about a day old when she got it. She received a certificate of Authenticity that it was a descendant of the Spanish Fighting Game Cocks. I'm sure this means nothing as it could be anything (I am assuming) However, she...
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    composting chick manure

    I have a small chicken hutch that I use as a brooder. This has a wire mesh floor to allow droppings to fall through. Since the baby chicks are quite messy, I have a ton of feed waste. My question is whether or not it's okay to compost the chicken food that is also on the droppings board.
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    need to re-predator proof my coop...

    After 3 years of having chickens, and having a relatively predator-proof coop, the other day I found an opossum got in my coop. I can't figure out where, but I will be going over every square inch of it. I have an 8'x12' coop, with a 10'x40' run. The top is covered, and all of the fencing is...
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    Mener6896s Page

    Welcome to Gilgal Homestead For those of you that are wondering about the name of my "homestead" grab your bible and read Joshua 4. This is the story of when the Israelites cross the Jordan and were told to erect 'stones of remembrance' so they can always tell their children where God has...
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    The Campbell Coop

    The Campbell Coop My husband, Brian, beginning the coop inside. We really didn't start with plans, just some sketches on paper. I initially wanted a droppings board at ground level, to slide out to clean. However, I realized that this would eliminate most of the floor space. I...
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    Anyone had any legal problems from selling eggs?

    believe it or not, facebook is how I got my egg customers. Since they were all my "friends" I didn't worry with them coming to my house. I started there, then got my customer base, now I send out emails when I have an over abundance. Needless to say, I can sell 26 dozen in about 2 days. I...
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    Green egg layers

    I could be a little color blind but they were kind of aqua blue eggs, so I am hoping they will lay that color egg!! Thanks for the genetic lesson, I always thought it was more leg color, which explains a lot about my current layers.
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    Green egg layers

    I definitely DIDN'T want to post this under breeds, genetics, as I knew I'd get lots of remarks about mixed breeds. I've wanted more hens that lay green/blue eggs, I don't really care about genetics, it just makes my customers happy. I recently lost a ton of my laying flock to coyotes, so I...
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    Emergency help needed-miscalculated lock down date

    so relieved...I recently lost 25 birds to coyotes, and put these in to start rebuilding my flock. I couldn't imagine having another loss... I'll let you all know how it goes.
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    Emergency help needed-miscalculated lock down date

    I forgot to write my set up date on the calendar, and I thought today was lock down. When I went to lockdown and add water for humidity, I already had 4 pips. They were in an auto turner, and the humidity was only at 30 percent. I got the turner out and added water as fast as I could, but...
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    coyotes or fox?

    Not dogs, found trail and a friend of ours set snares and traps. Definitely a pack of coyotes. One got in it but got away, fresh blood.
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    coyotes or fox?

    I lost 2/3 of my flock to something that carried off the bodies. Nothing left, just circles of feathers. I'm talking a lot of birds too - 25 or more!! I originally thought coyotes as we have tons in the area, however a hunter friend of mine said a coyotes wouldn't carry off that many, that it...
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    Tractor Supply?

    just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in... I purchased 2 chicks for Easter for my kids 3 years ago, on an impulse!! I knew absolutely nothing about raising chickens, but thanks to this board, I can say I have learned a lot!! Of course a month after I bought those 2 chicks, I bought 25 more, and...
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    my chicken is egg is stuck in her help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I sent you an email from your PM to me. Have you gotten the egg loose? Once it was hanging outside of my hens body, I did break the egg to remove all the pieces. Then I began working on getting the vent to go back inside (preparation H or/sugar). If you have any questions from my email, just...
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