Recent content by Ruffled Feathers

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    Ended Guess When BYC Will Reach 500,000 Members!

    Am guessing 10 March 24 at 5:00pm
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    My experience with Tractor Supply chicks

    A lot box stores are full of minimum wage earning kids who are just out of high school and may not be the resident chicken experts. However, I have always been able to pick my chicks even if it’s me pointing and them handling them. Some of the responsibility lies with the consume.
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 10-13-23 Pic by Sussex19

    “Warm fall days are so nice but where did the big turkey go?”
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    Oyster shell vs egg shell

    i rinse, dry, bake, crush, then add the powder to their feed. I also use the powder in compost and when I plant tomatoes. For those that don’t bake and feed shells without mixing with oyster shell or feed - do you ever have problems with chickens going after the eggs in the nesting box?
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    When to put Chickens together?

    So there are lots of smarter people with great advice that will chime in. When integrating chicks, I like to let them free range together to start sorting things out. Then I put them in their own separate area fenced in the run. Finally I let them start mingling. Couple tricks is to have a...
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    Sponsored Post Nestera Coop Giveaway! Total worth $1595

    All of those are great features but would have to go with the warranty because it is an assurance of quality.
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    Sponsored Post Nestera Coop Giveaway! Total worth $1595

    My favorite feature is the sustainability as they are made of 100% recycled plastics and a near zero waster process!
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 06-16-23 Pic by SueT

    All dressed up and no place to go
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    Unusual Request

    Prayed for the situation
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 01-27-23 Pic by Faraday40

    I want a MEALWORMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 01-20-23 Pic by AmeraucanaHank

    “I like big butts and I cannot lie You other brothers can't deny” Sir-Mix-a-Lot 1992
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    Rooster crowing in urban area

    I’m not urban but don’t see how well roosters and close neighbors will work. Freezer camp or rehoming may be something to consider. Will your urban chickens be free range? If not do you really need a protective rooster?
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