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    Rat Proof Coop

    Thank you for all of your replies! The wire matting, dustbins and cayenne pepper sound most useful. I've never seen any evidence of rats in my garden and would like to keep it that way, so I'm concentrating on prevention rather than a cure. If I can maintain the present seemingly rat-free...
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    Rat Proof Coop

    I would like to keep chickens and not have rats, ever. Is it possible to only keep feed in the coop, never outside. Will this cause even more destruction of the lawn? Also, does anyone know of a rat proof coop design to stop them getting in to the food? I was thinking of having it raised 3...
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    Angle during Incubating

    I am still a bit confused as to how hens eggs should be turned. The consensus seems to be: keep the big end at the top, rotate 45 degrees. Please could someone confirm if either of these is the ideal for hens eggs? Also: I am tempted to try incubating, but would only wish to hatch hens (3...
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