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    OLD BREEDS AZERBAIJAN MARANDI (GARA MARAND)

    Beautiful birds.
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    Moderns and OE for sale

    Lovely. I love the Moderns. Some day!
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    Keep the wind off your birds!!

    I'm using 20 mil vinyl from Joann fabric. It is 54" wide, very clear, and comes by the yard. We have very high winds here, and 6mil plastic doesn't last a week in the winter.
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    No smell in my Coop

    They all seem to be hardwood here, in CNY. I'm pretty sure the PNW is far milder than we are here.
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    Raised Coop with Sand?

    I use sand as bedding in my 6x12 raised coop and in my run. I love it. I am dreading changing to a warmer bedding for the coming cold. You're in the perfect climate to use it year round. I can't think of a single negative. I have a stainless steel mesh scoop, I believe a reptile litter scoop...
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    No smell in my Coop

    I resurrecting this thread with several questions: Most of the stove pellets may have black walnut in the hardwood mix, are chickens sensitive to the toxins in black walnut? Has anyone used the pellets through a northern winter? Are they an insulating bedding? Does the sawdust that results from...
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    Introduction to 'The Official Brinsea Octagon 20 Eco Thread'

    Quote: My kind of bator, lol!
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    Introduction to 'The Official Brinsea Octagon 20 Eco Thread'

    I guess I missed it. Oh well, they have a new coupon code coming out tomorrow on facebook, crossing fingers!
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    Introduction to 'The Official Brinsea Octagon 20 Eco Thread'

    Who has these on sale for $99? Great price!
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    Any home brewers out there?

    DH is into craft beers, heavy porters and stouts. I have been thinking of getting him the equipment to begin brewing as a surprise. It's something he'll enjoy. Any advice on what to get, and what to stay away from?
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Is anyone going to the State Fair? I don't go normally, too chaotic for me, but for chickens and chicken peeps.. I'll go. Is this a good show?
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    What breeds to Keep a Disabled Rooster Company?

    Regarding Faverolles; be careful. I have two hatchery faverolles, that while not mean at all, are extremely forward girls. Choose carefully! Rather than hatchery birds, there are many good breeders here that would probably help you with this. I applaud your care and compassion in this situation...
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    Rose growers thread!

    Quote: Rachel, you are fortunate to live near such a great nursery. I would probably go broke, lol! I grow many of the same roses, and adore fragrance. How do you find Mary Magdaline? I would like to try her.
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    Rose growers thread!

    Quote: how did you get so lucky? my chickens are eating the rose bushes from their side of the fence... I taught them. I would catch the JBs and feed them to the girls while making my treat sound. Worked very quickly. Then as they follow me in the garden, I show them the beetles and make...
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    Rose growers thread!

    how is everyone's rose growing season going? My chickies are learning to hunt japanese beetles! yay!!!!
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