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    Genetic Hackle; AKA "Fly Tying Chickens" Info for the interested.

    I have had a pair of fly tie Phoenix for sale for months. Just no market here.
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    Comment by 'nuzzymom1' in article 'Chicken Proof Garden'

    I noticed tons of the above mentioned plants on the toxic list of the site you provided a link for. But, it seems everything is toxic in one way or another.
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    Bedford County, VA

    Most people in subdivisions in Bedford are within city limits, not county agricultural zones.
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    Bedford County, VA

    http://www.onlinegis.net/VaBedford/?Submit=Go+to+Map Scroll to bottom and click display map...hope this helps.
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    Young rooster not crowing but.......ehhemm....

    While most roos crow and act out their roohood on any pullet or hen nearby, they are not actually fully sexually mature until about a year. I wouldn't hold it against him...he'll do his duty when it's time.
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    Bedford County, VA

    Ok, I know I'm posting a lot here, but here it is. I just got off the phone with the zoning department of Bedford County VA. You must look on a zoning map to see how your property is zoned. For example, I live at an address that is zoned as agricultural preserve. The local law and ordinance is...
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    Bedford County, VA

    We may now keep backyard chickens in Bedford County! http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/article_2197943c-7fc2-11e2-8a2c-001a4bcf6878.html
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    Construction sand question - it looks like sugar!

    "TIPS ABOUT USING SAND: The best type of sand to use is natural sand: washed, construction grade sand or river sand fits this bill. The alternative is sand manufactured by crushing quartz rocks, which can present a respiratory hazard to humans and animals over time." This is why the type of...
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    Construction sand question - it looks like sugar!

    You should read this. This explains a lot and I have learned a lot from her about keeping chickens. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/09/chicken-coop-bedding-sand-litter.html
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    What age do your chicks go outside without heat?

    I'm in VA and getting the same crazy weather. My babies are not quite 7wks, but they are out full time. I do have a heat lamp for nights when it gets below 50. They have all done very well. They don't seem to huddle near the lamp too much. I have placed a large object in front of the coop to...
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    are your dogs and chicken friends

    Eden is only two years old, but so far she is great with our chicks. She follows me diligently while I change water and feed. Also, when I have the older 8 outside, she is right by the fence to keep any wanderers from going too far. Being a runner and chaser, I still keep her on a line when the...
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    Do any predators hunt during the day?

    Even hardware cloth won't stop a determined predator, but it will slow them down. I have windows on my coop that are covered with steel screen covering, 1/4 inch hardware cloth, and reinforced by wooden beams also reinforced by zinc galvanized plated structural hardware flats. I also have motion...
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    Sand in the brooder -- it's worth it!

    Hmm...guess I may try sand with my new babies today. Thanks for the ideas!
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    Chick sexing project

    I also have a mutt, three white leghorns, and four ameraucanas...supposedly. I have pictures from three days old to now which is almost 7 weeks. I will post more later, but now I must prep for three new black austrolorp chicks...2 hens & a roo. Butterball Cookie Fireball Flapper...
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    Hello From VA

    Hello, I am from Virginia and this is my first time raising chickens. I have a supportive aunt who has been in the business for almost 30 years. I have 3 white leghorns, 4 Ameraucanas, and one that was sold as a white leghorn, but has changed so much that I cant be sure what it is. Supposedly, I...
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