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    Clafouti - French Apple Custard (Diabetic/Low sodium friendly)

    I have never cooked with either goose or duck eggs, I just know them to be very fatty/rich. No reason why they would not work in a recipe like this.Sometimes I lighten my batter by using half milk and half beer or soda water.
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    automatic door opener for small resin coop?

    Good point. Hmmm. I'd have to block the 14" difference in the height....I hate to get something I can't use. I supposed I could resell it on ebay. Thanks! Suzanne
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    PVC RUN

    Hi, I made a similar run about 3 years ago our of PVC pipe and hardware cloth. A few things: 1. Mine is triangular shaped - it has never been toppled by wind not critter. We live in Michigan so are prey to possums, foxes and raccoons at the very least, as well as severe winds though we don't...
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    automatic door opener for small resin coop?

    I made a nice city/stealth coop from a large size resin dog house. Works fine for 4 hens, made windows, easy to clean and disinfect, etc. I need/want to install an electric automatic door but the commercial ones I've seen are for much taller coops. I am electronically challenged and cannot read...
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    Another mystery mix!

    Sorry for th he double post. New phone and all :-/
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    Another mystery mix!

    Good morning everyone! I just got 4 hatchlings, purportedly Marans-Ameraucana mixes. My only experience is with Black Marans. I really liked the orange blaze on this one, and s/he has feathered yellow legs. I hate to think it's a roo. Since I took these pix yesterday a nice little peach comb...
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    What breed is this sweet chicken?

    Maybe half Marans? They are good layers and pretty docile.
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    Yeah! I was surprised at how big a critter the possum could take down. What it did was quite gross.
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    I think that opposums will kill almost any bird up to its own size. I used to think they only went after eggs, but no longer.
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    Exacly right. No guns here. Otherwise, I would have no compunction in shooting it. However, I will live trap it and drive it out to the reserve kept by the University. It can fend for itself there.
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    LOL - Mine did the same thing with the mealworm jar. They are too far or too dead to hear that. If they don't come when I call, then they are gone. I was able to find some Araucana-Marans mix. chicks. Thanks, Suzanne
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    Well, they never returned. I wonder where they would go in a neighborhood...Now to try and find more Marans. Thanks anyways for your suggestions!
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    Thanks. I have been looking all day. I can't really go into other peoples' yards and many are fenced (for dogs and people, but not for chickens!). I don't think driving around will help much as hens are not likely to be in the street. I don't know where the possum is so I can't go after it...
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    Possum killed a hen last night - the rest ran off. Do they ever return?

    Does anyone have experience with this? I live in a suburban neighborhood. Last night a possum got my favorite hen and killed her. The other 3 ran off and I am wondering if they will ever return. It's cold and windy so I can't imagine they will survive long - especially with raccoons...
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    odd eggs being laid

    They all get along., and no listlessness. Maybe a molt coming on. I'll add some vitamins. Thanks!
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