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    What did you do with your flock today?

    Today I went to collect my eggs before going into work. I discovered one chicken was not wanting to go out and she was growling a little. I hadnt thought much about it but hindsight she had remained behind many times. I work basically 12 hrs aday. Feed in morning, a little treat at lunchtime...
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    What did you do with your flock today?

    Today I
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    How do you manage iced water?

    Im going to try this tomorrow morning too late right now as it's already 7 pm. But its a quick and easy fix. I dont have a heater on hand but i do have ice salt. I was simply taking a 2 gallon bucket of water and pouring fresh water into the chickens pans. This week its been freezing overnight...
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    Evaluation please *graphic* (not emergency, but not good)

    I hope your duck pulls through. I would keep it isolated, warm and dry for a good long while. Good luck duck. 🦆
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    Six weeks of squats, no eggs.

    Is she a he? Pictures?
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    Which plywood is better...

    So Ive been assembling and gathering materials for the coop. Most of the wood has been free. Some 2x4x8s I purchased at close to $7 a piece. The hardware consists of 3 1/2 in deck screws, and 2 in woodscrews for the slates. I plan on a dutch style custom door and a few windows. The shelving(...
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    Rooster PICs wanted

    Here's Vulcan, my splash Sumatra. I just now can see the very beginnings of hints of spurs. hatched April 1st. Very friendly and loves tomatoes🍅
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Mr. Biggers, after a tstorm.
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    Which plywood is better...

    Thanks for the quick replies. I'll keep up posting. Especially when I frame it, I'll post pictures📸. The project is tentatively called Ft. McClucky. 🐓
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    Which plywood is better...

    I'm about to build a proper chicken coop. I think 8(9? maybe)ft w x 4ft d x 7(8?)ft h. I'm gathering scrap lumber which I have a lot of, from various sources. I am planning on repurposing pallets for the framing. For the main question and for the item I don't have(will purchase on this...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I picked rogue zucchini and bunch of lemon cucumbers.
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    Leghorn hen? Yes? No? Help me name her, too

    Crystal, Gladys, Minnie Pearl, ( I like this one best teehee)
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    The Origin Of Russian Orloff , Russian Or Iranian?

    Thank you for your history lesson and knowledge. I'm always interested in the history of far flung places and the development of livestock. Its truely a blessing to have shared this 1st hand knowledge of this breed.
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    What breed is this? Originally thought it was a white leghorn

    wow thats a really gorgeous hen! Fierce and regal, I think shes a raptor for sure ;D
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    Dirty Turkeys is it safe to give them a bath?

    I'm completely new to poultry, but after the bath, the soap and rinse What about some kinda light type oil (olive, safflower)for the feathers? To help out with dryness? Does that matter with exhibition or normal life?
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