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    Chickens & a CAT??

    Hi, I have several barn cats that are excellent mousers ( and anything else they can catch). Over the years I have never had a problem with the cats bothering the birds at any age. I have one queen right now that is asleep on top of a partially open brooder because she wants the warmth of the...
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    im such a city person but..........

    Congrats on your plan for a better life for you and the kids. My best advise agrees with most of the other posts...Research, start small and ask for help. Also, free range chickens need to be fenced out of your garden. They flat out love tomatoes and will take a taste of every one you have...
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    Black Stars

    Hello and thank you all for the warm welcome! I have had the best time reading all of the responses. No, I am not a breeder. Things just sort of snowballed. We got 25 Buffs and Araucanas. When they started laying we had extra eggs and were giving them to friends and family. I added the Red...
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    Newbie and need help!!

    Clean, clean, clean! If you throw a little scratch on the floor the chickens will ruffle up the bedding and help it to stay dry. I rake out under the roosts several times a week. BUT, fowl poops a lot! You just have to keep up with it, otherwise you will have a matted mess that will take a...
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    Black Stars

    Hello, I have just discovered this site and am enjoying it very much. There is always something to learn about our little feathered buddies. I have about 175 laying hens right now and have a question. I decided to try some Black Stars this spring and have not been real happy with them. They...
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