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    We’re now Cluckin-Better Farm, in Cedar Hill Texas since 2015!

    We’re now Cluckin-Better Farm, in Cedar Hill Texas since 2015!
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    Comment by 'silkeysandra' in article 'Raising Chickens on a Shoestring'

    Hi! I've added my Facebook Notes link to my profile information if anybody wants to read my monthly newsletter about life with the girls at Cluckin-Better Farm.
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    Do you have a disaster plan for your flock?

    This last tornado threat had me running around clearing out my pantry, laundry, and bath areas to secure all my animals, then I turned around to see all my hens up against the patio door, sheltering from the pelting rain! Oh no! What do I do about my girls? I have a nice secure storage shed for...
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    A Disaster Plan for your flock?

    This last tornado threat had me running around clearing out my pantry, laundry, and bath areas to secure all my animals, then I turned around to see all my hens up against the patio door, sheltering from the pelting rain! Oh no! What do I do about my girls? I have a nice secure storage shed for...
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    Best treatment for Conjunctivitis

    I have some powdered terramycin (farm variety) I have used before. Can I mix this with water to give? I also have a blind hen. She doesn't keep her eyes shut all the time, but does so when outside with me. she stays in her pen where she knows where food and water. Maybe just go ahead and mix...
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    Great info on bugs that get on your hens--with photos!

    Here is a pdf I'm hoping will upload that identifies and gives remedies for bugs that get on your hens. http://www.portec.com.au/images/lecture23.pdf this has photos of bugs and was very helpful.
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    Comment by 'silkeysandra' in article 'Raising Chickens on a Shoestring'

    a rotating passive exhaust unit is like what you see--but smaller--on top of houses--those slotted metal caps you see rotating during hot days. It does so simply by the air pushing out making the blades of the cap rotate. They are less expensive but you have to cut a hole in the coop roof. The...
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    Comment by 'silkeysandra' in article 'Raising Chickens on a Shoestring'

    About using chicken tractors: those work best if you have acreage. For a backyard, a long chicken run with a wire or fabric top made across the back of your yard will let them get sun and fresh air and grass. I am retired so my girls spend half a day in the protected pen, then around noon I let...
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    Silkie thread!

    yes, i have caught my husband talking to our girls, asking their pardon to pass, while giving them treats. so cute. I don't say a word as don't want him to feel all self conscious about it! I love it!
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    Texas

    try this lady. found her on backyard chickens, Texas. You may have to drive a ways. [email protected] this is her email. good luck
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    Texas

    I imagine any feed store might be able to help you. Check out the Meetup website for Dallas, Poultry Meetup. Good Luck!
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    Comb Contest - Single! ***WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!***

    This is my Female Dominique, Oprah, 9 months old.
  13. This is female Dominique, Oprah, 9 months old

    This is female Dominique, Oprah, 9 months old

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  14. Oprah tries out her Dominique sister's laying spot

    Oprah tries out her Dominique sister's laying spot

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