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    Cold weather treat suggestions....

    I saved scraps from a deer I harvested this year and ground them making meatballs which I froze and give to the girls each week. I also saved the bones which I froze and give them a frozen bone or meatball each week to pick on as it defrosts. I also try to visit local dollar stores and am able...
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    Comment by 'Rickjenkins47' in article 'Ricks Chick Condo'

    My lucky girls are: 2 Blue Laced Red Wyandottes 3 Barred Rock 3 Australorp 3 Red Sex Link 1 Buff Orpington Rooster
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    Comment by 'Rickjenkins47' in article 'Ricks Chick Condo'

    Athrawn, you are correct about the clean out door. As for the ventilation, I have added a fan to draw out heat from the coop ridge vent, which blows down into the pen. During the hottest days, the coop temp didn't get above 90.
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    The Summer Vacation Hut

    I wanted my girls to get more than what I can supply in the pen. Free range is not an option with the predators and loose dogs in the neighborhood. I decided to build a tractor which could handle 6 chickens. I currently have 12, so they get every other day in the tractor. I looked all over at...
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    Maryland Poultry Swap and Farmers Market is where I was talking about...Idiot me for got to quote original post.
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    This place is great!!! I bought my Buff Orpington there this spring and could not be more pleased. The vendors were very informative and the whole experience was extremely enjoyable. Planning on making the trip in the fall.
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    I live north of Baltimore (Glen Arm) area. I am looking for anyone who would like to barter for whole milk (right from the cow). Some idiots in Maryland have made it illegal to purchase it in this state. I need whole milk to make butter and cheese. I am extremely handy with building and...
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    Ended 9 Million Posts? Guess the DAY & HOUR & Win!!

    7/27/2012 8:pm
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