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    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    Weasels and Raccoons for coop break-ins are my varmints. Hardware cloth is best investment. Leave no gaps--and set those small fencing nails close together. Cover seams with a strip of wood. A weasel can squeeze through small gaps that a raccoon cannot. Both will pull and test the mesh. Poultry...
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    SQ splash silkies, calico & red cochins, and BLRW, North Central Ohio

    Are the Silies still available? My neighbor down the road is seeking silkies for the grandkids to show.
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    Shipped Eggs Please Help

    That's the method I followed. My hatching eggs (Cream Legbars & Favacuanas) were delayed in transport so sat at the post office through the weekend with lows of single digits in the area. Results: 67% & 75%, respectively, on hatch rates--using a Hova Bator Genesis 1588. Although not outstanding...
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    Rhode Island Red vs. New Hampshire Red

    I logged-in this morning to inquire of same question and am happy to have read some clear and concise responses. This site is GREAT! 95% of the time, a query in the search box will link me with tons of info and my questions are answered without having to post. The downside is, I rarely get to...
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    Meyer Hatchery Chicken pics anyone??

    Don't have any pics to post of my chickens from Meyer's but I can claim from personal experience that I've not lost any stock I've picked up from Meyer Hatchery. I'd rather drive the 2.5 hrs to pick my orders up than having chicks shipped. Next trip to Polk, OH is April 20th. Cream Legbars &...
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