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    Mean Barred Rock

    I have 10 hens of all different breeds. The year old barred rock really picks on a 3 month old leghorn who is much bigger then her. I am not talking pecking however she can't go by her without grabbing a feather and tarring it out. Tonight she jumped her and tore her head up. Bleeding bad on top...
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    Comment by 'rumdom' in article 'Barn Coop Page'

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    Mint and the rest of the world!

    Thanks. I have made ruhbarb and grape jelly/jam but will look for some of those recipies
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    Wild Chickens, Kauai, Hawaii

    Thanks for posting. I remember my trip to Florida Key West where they have some running the area. I enjoyed looking at the colorful birds
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    Mint and the rest of the world!

    I have heard these type of stories so I planted mine in pots and am on my 2nd year with them. I have lemon, spearmint, and peppermint. I have been using them for mixed drinks but would love to hear other uses for them. I also have two mini bunnies and I feed them a lot of tops from the garden...
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    Chicken names?

    Don't know if they are my favorite names but some names of ours.Willie the red headed rooster, nuget, babe, egg head(had a shell chick stuck to its head for the 1st few months), buc buc betty, pearle,ela
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    Soil for Onions and Garlic

    I tried it in the fall and it did not grow but not sure if it was my methods,the store garlic,or cold snowy winter. I read this afterwards and decided to not try them again. Had the problem with fruit trees that were from a different zone so I try to find things grown for my zone. You could...
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    Gardening with chickens (and other poultry)

    3 years ago 2/3 of my tomatoes were stolen by my chickens so I made a seperate fenced tomato garden and plant plenty for both them and canning. Last year since they couldn't get to the tomatoes they decided to eat the cucumbers.So this year I fenced that off and will feed them by garden items on...
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    Wanted to reintroduce myself

    Welcome back. I am not on here much but find it very helpfull and hope I have something to give back. From someone that has a small flock of 8 and 2 rabbits
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    Soil for Onions and Garlic

    I am new to galic but fall is the best time to plant. Like you I am trying some this spring. I am in zone 5 and planted it the 1st of April. It is doing very well planted about 4 inches apart.I bought them at a wally world and took the bag that had the most green tops showing.They say to never...
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    World's tiniest Egg!

    Just this year a brown egg just a bit smaller then a $.50 piece. Have no clue why?
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    Review by '' on item '5 Gallon - Heated Flat Back Bucket'

    This was a good idea and well built bucket and handle but the heater only lasted 2 winters.Still a nice heavy bucket that we use after cutting the cord off.We bought this for our dog which if the heater would have lasted we like because it held more water then the heated bowls we have now.You...
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    Review by '' on item 'Little Giant 3 Gallon Waterer With Metal Handle'

    I use this in the spring thru fall.Easy to fill but must be set on level ground or it will tip when filling.We hang it outside which work well for us.Seems to be doing well sitting in the sun for 3 years. In the winter I don't keep water in it and instaed use a metal unit inside with a heater.
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    New from Iowa

    F/Y/I We didn't drink the beer to get the courage to try having chickens. We bought the chickens because of the buzz and excitement of the moment.lol
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    New from Iowa

    Well I have been using this site for 4 years when we 1st got 2 hens and a rooster and had no clue what to do. Always wanted to try having chickens but it took a 12 pack of Bud (shared by 2 of us) and a short walk thru the chicken show at the Iowa State Fair. When we walked out of there we had...
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