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    Starting a flock

    I started with adult hens that were just starting to lay, from a reputable source. We bought eight golden sex links. I have had no problems whatsoever. We added ten more adult hens since then. The only reason we started with adults was that I spent too long building the coop and I was...
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    Hey there from Minnesota!

    Luvu, I used the internet quite often. Cities choose their own regulations about chickens. Hopefully your city or township has a website that lists ordinances like ours did. Our city mostly had restrictions on the number of chickens I could have and where I could place the coop. Check...
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    Hey there from Minnesota!

    I built my coop this summer and used BYC whenever I had questions. I officially joined BYC just a few days ago thinking it would be good to connect with other back yard chicken enthusiasts. My coop is probably overbuilt because I wanted it to be able to be repurposed in case we ever decide...
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    Unknown hen killer?!?

    What part of the country do you live in and what predators are native to your area? The neighbor's pet cat or dog might be suspect. Don't forget about birds of prey. Here in Minnesota we have ermine (weasels), red & gray fox, coyotes, racoons, fishers, wolves, eagles, hawks and owls to worry...
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    Egg-eating

    I had the same problem a month or so ago and now my chickens are completely over it. This is what I did... 1) I heard it happens when they lay eggs with thin shells which break easily. They find the contents a taste treat and eat everything, especially the shell. Thin shells are caused by a...
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