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    What were your worst mistakes when you first started?

    I am still a fairly new chicken keeper (1 1/2 years) and I have a mixed flock. Are the layer pellets only for a specific age range? I have seven hens, 6 months to 1.5 years, so not really giving any more chick feed. We also supplement with a cracked corn mix.
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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'What Happens When Chickens Molt?'

    This article has all you need to know about molting and the process, along with some pointers for how to get yourself and your flock through it.
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    Sand for Chicken bedding?

    Can you share a pic of what you use? I am in the process of switching my run to sand only and could use ideas of what to use to scoop :-)
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    What gender and type of chicken do you think this little floof is?

    We always pick two names for the chicks; one male and one female. The kids like that :-)
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    Ewww, that’s GROSS!!!

    So far, I've seen my girls lap up a nice, boogery loogie my husband spit out :sick
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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'The Old Homestead Coop'

    I love the coop! Any particular reason you switched from sand to mulch? I am about to add sand to my run and was just wondering. The pictures are great!
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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'Using Sand In the Chicken Coop'

    Doing sand in my run as well. Perfect for the South Florida wet and humid climate!
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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'Integrating new birds at 4 weeks old'

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    The Cluck Hut

    This is what I have done with my coop so far. It used to be a playhouse, and has since been transformed. Currently, I have three mixed breed hens that are one year old and four 6 week old chicks: one Svart Hona/EE mix, 1 Cochin, one Bantam, and one Australorp. I've recently redone the bedding...
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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'Chicken FAQs - The Frequently Asked Questions Of Raising Chickens'

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    Review by 'Sparcleus' in article 'Dust bathing – Why, where and how? Keeping your flock clean and happy.'

    I didn't think about setting aside a specific area for my girls to dust bathe in, but after reading this I don't think I want to chance them upending my garden once I get to planting this winter.
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Thanks, this info helps a lot. Yes, we have been inundated with so much rain this year it is ridiculous! I think I will just put more new, clean sand on top of what I already have. It is so good to know this. I can get one yard of sand here at my local garden center for about $15, and my run...
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Thanks! I actually filled in most of the coop tonight with a new layer of sand and earth. Next weekend I'm going to scoop out a good 3-4 inches and refill with sand completely. I think it's just too wet and humid for DL in my uncovered run.
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    Deep Litter Method: Pros and Cons

    @Blooie thank you! That is all very informative. I am thinking I will start with pine needles and wood chips and go from there. My main concern is with wetness since my run is uncovered, and if there would be any critter issues in the DL.
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    FLORIDA!!!!!ALWAYS SUNNY SIDE UP!!!

    Hey there fellow south Floridians! I am in Palm Beach County and my coop is in desperate need of a make over! With all this rain we've been getting it is a muddy mess. I am torn between sand and deep litter method and was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on which would be best in...
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