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    Prozap Dust Help

    Hi! I need to dust my 5 chickens with Prozap Garden and Poultry Dust Permethrin per the vet but he doesnt have any experience with it or tips. How much dust per bird? I don't want to overdo it. I read somewhere that they can get sick from overdosing it. Any tips on dusting them? Is this safe for...
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    Looking for hens in need of rehoming, east TN

    Hi! I'm looking for hens in need of rehoming. 4-6. I'm willing to pay and travel within reason. I'm in Knoxville TN.
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    Is a broody hen with no eggs ok?

    Thank you. I'll start taking her off the nest today.
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    Is a broody hen with no eggs ok?

    I let her hatch chicks last summer and she did ok with the nutrient reduction.
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    Is a broody hen with no eggs ok?

    Thank you for your response. I'm not worried about eggs. Would you suggest I wait to see if she snaps out of it or intervene. Whats is kinder/easier for her? They are pet chickens.
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    Is a broody hen with no eggs ok?

    I've seen a lot of posts about broody jail. Why is this necessary? I have a broody hen with no eggs. Will something bad happen to her? Wil she get really depressed or is there a medical issue? I'm getting ready to move so I can't let her sit on any.
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    Best methods for hawk protection with free range?

    Hi! Has anyone had any luck with detering hawks and owls while allowing chickens to continue to free range?
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    Are there any durable affordable runs online?

    Does aviary netting create shade? There is already a lot of that.
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    Are there any durable affordable runs online?

    I just looked up the cattle panel idea. Looks great! How big is yours?
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    How to find the healthiest hens (afraid of bird flu and mareks)

    10 months old (1 rooster, 2 hens) 4 months old (2 hens)
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    What's the best hen saddle for broken feathers from rooster

    Hello! One of my hens has broken and missing feathers on her shoulders and I believe it's from the rooster. I've never used a chicken saddle before. whats the best one? Do they wear it all the time? Is it uncomfortable for them?
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    Anyone had any luck moving omlet coop and run to a new home?

    Thank you so much! This was very helpful!!!!!! How did you transport the chickens? I have 5.
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    How to find the healthiest hens (afraid of bird flu and mareks)

    Thank you for your responses. I am moving to an area that does not allow roosters. I found a wonderful rehoming situation on a farm as long as I can find hens for him.
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    How to find the healthiest hens (afraid of bird flu and mareks)

    Thank you so much for the link to quarantine guidelines. i had no idea it needed to be a whole month.
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    How to find the healthiest hens (afraid of bird flu and mareks)

    How do I help protect them against the stress of moving? It will be a 4 hour trip.
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