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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Thanks for the response! I won't be trying to fertilize this winter. Just maybe someday in the future. I am curious why I would have to separate the hen and the chick after it hatches? Couldn't I just separate both of them so they will be better protected from the other hens? A local farm I...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Hey chicken friends! I am a newbie from Whidbey Island. I've had my four hens for two months now. I'd love to have a rooster but I don't think my neighbors would appreciate it and also I think my town has a noise ordinance. Anyway, I've decided that in the future I'd like to add another hen. I...
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    Coop location...How about on my deck???

    I am starting to think you are right the deck not being a good idea. I'll have four pullets. I want them to be able to have access to grass more often too. I am just nervous about predators and keeping them dry. I live in rainy Washington and I have a feeling we'll have a very wet winter. My...
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    Coop location...How about on my deck???

    My deck is huge. It's divided into two sections. When I step out from my back door I am on the first level(smaller level) which is where I'd like to keep the chickens. Then to the left the higher level where we'd have a BBQ and table/chairs. My coop would fit fine but it does not have a floor...
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    Coop location...How about on my deck???

    I am very new to this hobby. My pullets will be here in a week and I am spending time planning, learning and getting ready for their arrival. My question is how would putting my coop on my deck work out? I plan for my chickens to live mostly in the coop and be let out to roam around my back yard...
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