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    How to prevent an aggressive cockerel

    Our little rooster came to us as a hatchling along with 30 hatchling females. He's always been skittish around people and is just a psycho brat now. I have tried affection, intimidation, ignoring him, and introducing him to my boot (in self defense only) and nothing works. He even acts like...
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    Hey Northerners: What is the absolute coldest air temps your chickens have experienced happily!

    Our girls were fine in their house in the low teens this winter in Texas. They even kept right on laying since we had the light in their house on a timer. It was incandescent so it didn't provide any heat.
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    How to prevent an aggressive cockerel

    We acquired a rooster with a few hens about a year and a half ago. Usually Elvis is ok but you can tell when he gets "that look" in his eye. We keep big sticks next to each gate and carry them if he's looking cranky. That is usually enough to deter him but he has caught me in the shin once...
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    Hey Northerners: What is the absolute coldest air temps your chickens have experienced happily!

    I am not a Northerner, but were just frozen over in the DFW area for several days with temps in the teens. I did not add the heater to the house this time after the shocking electric bill we received last winter. Leaving the upper vents open, we created a loft using 2 x 4s and plywood and then...
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    Sources for organic grains

    Hello All, I am looking into making organic feed and scratch for my chickens. Does anyone know of a good place to get bulk organic grains, nuts, etc. in the Fort Worth area? I know Central Market and Whole Foods are options but are there any others that may be less expensive? None of the...
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