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    Switch Feed if Chickens are not Laying?

    Thanks to everyone who shared their wisdom and experience. Look what I found this morning...
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    Switch Feed if Chickens are not Laying?

    Hi, GC! No, I don't use lights during the winter. I like to operate under the premise, as natural as possible. Thanks for the advice on feed. I really appreciate it!
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    Switch Feed if Chickens are not Laying?

    Thanks, Tonya! I was hoping you'd respond to this thread. You've helped me out several times already with your clear, detailed, no-nonsense advice and instructions. I'm a BIG fan, so I'm glad to have the opportunity to thank you for all you do for this community. Needless to say, I'll switch...
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    Switch Feed if Chickens are not Laying?

    Good morning, I have eight, twenty-six week old Faverolles and live in the Finger Lakes region of central New York state. The ladies have not yet laid any eggs and based on what I've read on this, and other forums, it is likely that they will not lay their first eggs until spring. They are all...
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    OMG need cute name!!

    Captain Jack Sparrow or Captain Jack Gallus (genus for chicken)
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    Play Fort to Coop Conversion

    I'm in the process of buying a new home that happens to have an existing wooden swing set and play fort. Pictures attached. I would like to safely lower the fort by 2-3 feet and repurpose as a chicken coop. The base of the fort is 4 ft from the ground. I've thought of renting a fork lift or...
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