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    Water Heaters!!!! Are they really worth it??

    I use a large heated dog bowl. Fill it about 2/3 full and place the lid from a plastic 5 gallon bucket on top. Then set your regular plastic gravity type waterer on the lid. I keeps the water warm enough to stay thawed on all but the very coldest days and no worries about getting heads in...
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    stopped laying after trauma

    2 weeks ago a coon got into my coop and killed 3 of my 5 hens. 1 of the remaininh hens, a BO, was injured but is doing fine now. Neither of the remaing hens has laid since that night. Any idea how long it might be before they start to lay again? Just as a side note...We have trapped and killed 3...
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    silkie hen seeks other silkies in Central Pa.

    Not sure where this should be posted so I guess I'll try here... I was given a lovely little silkie hen but 2 of my older hens just will not accept her. I would like to place her with other silkies NOT with other big hens who will treat her badly. If anyone has silkies they think will accept her...
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    Silky lovers Unite!!!!

    Wish you were closer to Altoona. I need to find a home for a nice little silkie hen. My big girld just do not like her and I think other silkies might be the best place for her. Jackie
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    Introducing a new hen to the flock

    Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I took a big dog crate out and put in their run. Put food, water a perch,some straw and the silkie in there. I did not let the big girls out to free range. Now I just have to remember to cover part of the crate later since she can't go find shade. Of course...
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    Introducing a new hen to the flock

    Thanks for trying but I don't do roo's. lol
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    Introducing a new hen to the flock

    Haven't been on here in a while...but I need some advice. My step-daughter bought me a young Silkie pullet for step Mothers Day. I have 6 other hens. 3 are 4 year old Bubbies and 3 are a year old. 2 sex links and a leghorn mix. I waited till the big girls all went in to roost the first night...
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    I need an alternative for pine shavings...any advise?

    Quote: If you have been around pine before with no issue are you SURE that is the problem? Could you be allergic to the CHICKS????
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    I have a Broody RIR!!!!! Update pics pg3 & pg5

    Quote: I'll report in on this....I have no roosters but I do have a buff orpington who has decided she needs to hatch eggs. lol I will put her in a crate tomorrow.... Worked like a charm! 2 days in the wire crate and when I popped her back in the pen she is just fine! Thanks guys.
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    I have a Broody RIR!!!!! Update pics pg3 & pg5

    Quote: I'll report in on this....I have no roosters but I do have a buff orpington who has decided she needs to hatch eggs. lol I will put her in a crate tomorrow....
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    Good Friday eggs

    According to The Old Farmer's Almanac if you preserve an egg that's laid on Good Friday it will protect your flock all year....I wonder how you are supposed to preserve it?
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    Another Lame Dinner At My Place

    Gorgeous meal. Try mandarin orange slices in that salad with a little toasted sesame seed...YUMO! lol
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    What about securing the gate/door.

    Either pour concrete or put patio stones under the entrance to the door. I don't have my fence buried but I do have 24" patio stones butted up againts the edge of my fence the whole way around the outside.
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    Forum section on "Gardening with Poultry"?

    Quote: Come o back over and start a thread. More post there every day!
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    What is the best place to make a website?

    Microsoft Office Live will let you make 1 and host it for free for a year and then I think it's about $15 a year after that. Pretty simple to use too.
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