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    Straw in the run? Need advice

    I reside in swontario. I have 17 hens, a variety of breeds. When we started we used straw but found it did not soak up any water or dampness. We started using shavings a few year ago, the local coop carries them and they are good quality so as to avoid respiratory issues and we have not had any...
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    what do you use for bedding in your coop straw or shavings?

    What about warmth in winter which is better. I live in a cold climate
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    New member intro

    Ts been a while since posting. I have now 8 forking hens; two silkies a white and grey; three Columbia rock? And five Rhode island reds of various shades. The latter are great layers even in the cold weather. Friendly too
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    New member intro

    Thanks, I am new to this but we have weathered our first winter and quite a winter it was for the girls!
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    New member intro

    Hi there, I'm Noah from southwestern ontario, north of london Ontario. I have 6 dorkings hens almost a year old; three small black Cochins one is a roo; two white silkies one is a roo. We are going to get a few more but are unsure what to add to our flock. We would like good layers
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