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    Getting out of jail

    Aart...one more question: what is the best time of day to reunite her with the other girls? I’ve heard at night when they go into the coop, in the morning when they emerge, and anytime during the day. Clearly mixed advice. Any opinion? Thanks so much!!
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    Getting out of jail

    Thanks for responding Aart. They were in the coop and run for about four days when one of them was found bleeding just above the tail. We did some first aid and kept the injured girl with the others. A few days later she was bleeding again, and we realized the Americana was the culprit. So...
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    Getting out of jail

    Aart: they were initially inside as chicks, spent three weeks in an outdoor dog crate during the day, and inside the house at night. They have been in the coop and run for a week and a half. Pix attached.
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    Getting out of jail

    My flock of 5 chickens (8 weeks old) has a real Americana bully. After trying squirt gun and noise, I have put her in jail for three days in a separate large wire dog cage (and a small crate at night.). She is able to see her flock during the day. When is the best time to reintroduce her to...
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