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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Hi there. I read with great interest and hope your post. However, a quick internet search of Xcel led me to see they may have some company management issues, or may have at one time. I did not find anything about the current quality of their feed. I am definitely going to keep my ears open...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Hi Everyone. I may need some advice. I have a coop that sits about 3ft above the run. My girls access their run by going through a guillotine door that I open every morning, to a 1ft square flooring then down the chicken ladder to the run. (I hope I described that well enough) My girls are...
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    Grain soaked in water and acv or kombucha?

    Thanks! I have been also fermenting my girls' feed in a water/kombucha mix. They seem to prefer that over the ACV fermented feed that I have tried on and off as well. I use very well fermented kombucha (uber-clear - 3-4 week mark). I read online (so we know it must be true) a Russian study...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    That is too cool! Well done.
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    I love to garden too, but I did not know chickens love mint - I thought they avoided mint and other strong scented herbs (rosemary, lavender, etc). I read it somewhere, I don't have the experience. I love mint and would love to plant some for my girls too - what time of mint do yours like? I...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    V. sweet. I love that you are treasuring your gift. I am intrigued - what is a pinata cake?
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Thank you for the warning. I appreciate you having my back.
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Christine R - thank you for the breeds info. I was hoping to hear good things about labs - thank you. Sad to hear about huskies, but I probably cannot afford a husky anyway. I appreciate you taking the time to share. Chicken Rustler - I get the smart dog vs. dumb dog thing. Luckily we...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Hi Neighbors. I am considering getting a dog. Anyone with any suggestions as to breeds that do well with chickens (I have just 4 girls), ones that do well outdoors in our area? (I am in Tacoma/Federal Way area near Dash Point State Park). I am hoping the dog will help protect the chickens...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Thanks! (for the info on poop and replies)
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    I have been following this discussion closely - thank you both. And after having kids, I like to think of myself of a sort of poop expert. But, please clarify - are urates the liquidy part of the poop that kind of sits on top of it? Thanks in advance. - Gina
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Thanks for the inputs. New to chickens and I guess I am going overboard trying to keep things neat/disease-free/clean/mouse-free etc. I want my chickens to be happy and healthy and my neighbors to continue to be my friends. I'll quit monitoring their food/poop tendencies so closely. Although...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Hi there. Concur on the wet feed - love it, much less mess and waste. However, does anyone have a suggestion as to how to prevent chickens from getting dirt in their food? Mine don't want to eat their wet feed if one of them has scratched up some dirt/leaves/etc in the chow bowl and I find...
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    Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

    Love this! My backyard neighbor has a large parrot too. We can hear it squwak a lot, esp when windows are open. I love it - always make me feel like I am on vacation somewhere exotic. He doesn't know about my chickens yet -- I can't wait to show them to him - after I build a chunnel along...
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