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    Mixing Breeds in the Flock

    I've had a mixed breed flock for 3 yrs and no problems. I love my Buff Orpingtons. The Barred Rocks are noisy. Araucana/Americanas are a little smaller & skittish - not very people friendly but lay beautiful eggs of varying shades of blue & green. My Buff Brahmas & Speckled Sussex succumbed...
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    Comment by 'rancherdeb' in article 'Using Sand In Your Chicken Coop'

    My chicken mansion (as my family calls it) it almost ready. We're in the hot Texas Hill Country. Sand sounds like a great option to help manage the TX heat with easy clean up but it can get cold about 4 months of the year. So I'm thinking I'll use sand for the warm/hot months, clean it out & use...
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    Comment by 'rancherdeb' in article 'Sweetchickss Chicken Coop'

    what size is you finished coop?
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