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    Adopted neighborhood stray chicken

    Is this girl near your flock? After her quarantine (30 days) and when your flock is old enough (at least 20 weeks), if they can see each other then once you combine them there should be less conflict.
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    What is a good feed storage container to keep out roaches??

    I use large capacity pet food storage totes for both my chicken feed & wild birdseed. They seal airtight and can store large quantities easily. Being transparent, I can monitor how soon I need to replenish. Amazon link below https://tinyurl.com/petfoodtote
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    New Coop! Upping My Game!

    DobieLover - I love your coop & run set up.
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    Has anyone ever just "thrown them in" when integrating new birds into a flock?

    I've successfully integrated new young adult hens to an established adult flock in a similar way -- outside the coop/pen where there's lots of room -- and no issues other than the occasional dominant hen giving one good peck to get her way. I've also added a rooster to a flock of established...
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    Meal worms: Super Expensive Form of Protein?

    I buy mealworms in bulk -- 11 lb bag ($4.72/lb or .27/oz)-- and portion it into zipped sandwich bags. I dispense the mealworms one bag per day (small handfuls from the sandwich bag throughout the day in their coop run). I have eight birds and the method works great for me and prevents me from...
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    Taming a Rooster?

    I adopted my rooster a year ago from the local SPCA to care for my hens. My hens love him. My birds free range during the warmer months and stay in their coop & run during the cold season. So this winter I have been taking advantage of the birds' confinement and working with my rooster to...
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    I use a combination of thing to keep hawks away from my free ranging flocks. I have a rooster who does a really good job guarding and fortunately a few favorite hiding spots the birds stay close to. I also have solar lights globes hanging along the back of my house where the flock spends most...
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    Hi, I'm new here.....

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes & no. My neighbors have always had chickens who are ALWAYS in my yard. So, like a good "auntie" I enjoy them, engage with them, and they go home. I have no responsibility otherwise. I just got my own flock & wonder, crap...
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