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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Top 10 Chicken Predators'

    Excellent article. Our coop is predator proof (we think) but we still check each day for any possible entry point.
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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!'

    We installed a small window air conditioner in the coop. Here in Arizona, the summers can get blistering hot, and this is our solution to help ventilate. We also have an exhaust fan near the peak of the roof which also helps with getting rid of ammonia and humidity. We take good care of our...
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    No tails and some bald backs and other spots.

    Looks like depluming mites have attacked them. We use Elector PSP which works wonders and requires no egg withdrawal period. It also works on other wee beasties that attack our girls periodically. Lastly, it also kills the flys that may be in and or around your coop and is harmless to cats and...
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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Identifying & Treating Chicken Heat Stress'

    I'm in Arizona. We hit 118 the other day but out girls did just fine. We have a 13 X 20 enclosure with their coop attached on one side. The enclosure has a triple top, the topmost of which is reflective aluminized tarp. They have a mister line that goes around 2 sides. They also have a fan with...
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    Help with determining Ivermectin dose please

    My flock has depluming mites attacking a number of my girls. I have Ivermectin .8% drench available to put in their water, but I can't figure the proper dosage. Their water supply holds exactly 5 gallons. Because Ivermectin can be fatal at high doses I am not confident in my abilty to figure...
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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Feeding Your Chickens Oyster Shells'

    Outstanding article! Even though we have kept chickens for years, I never knew about the differences in the types of calcium sources. We are changing immediately.
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    Review by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Common Chicken Breeds That Lay Colored Eggs'

    Exellent article which gave me new knowledge that I didn't have before.
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    Please help! Who laid this egg?? I don't have white egg layers...

    Looks like one of your hens has run out of toner. It happens once in a while
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    4 chicken limit

    Nothing like Buff Orpington's for kids. They are decent layers and love to be held. Extremely friendly and a best choice
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    Hen laying different colored eggs

    I am amazed. I never knew this was even possible. I learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing
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    Review by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Do Chickens Have Teeth? A Close Look at the Anatomy and Physiology of Chickens'

    Interesting
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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Molting: All You Need To Know'

    Excellent article. I thought I knew all about molting, but I'm glad I learned a bunch of new things.
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    Review by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Can Chickens Fart? Exploring the Flatulence of our Feathered Friends'

    Hillarious
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    Comment by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Can Chickens Fart? Exploring the Flatulence of our Feathered Friends'

    Rolling on the floor laughing! You made my day.
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    Review by 'Rickey Lynn' in article 'Caring For Chickens in the Fall'

    Excellent article. Lots of good information
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