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    Comment by 'Sunnyacres nest' in item 'Barred Rock'

    Your barred rock and sex links are a more docile breed then your RIR.That is why I went with the BR and SL this year and also the RSL and BR roos.I have 42 hens and 4 roos all together and no fighting at all.The RIR are good layers also but more moody.
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    help what do i do if one of my hens mated and /the rooster is still going for that one hen

    what are the numbers and ages of your flock
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    Egg question!

    you can freeze eggs but the shells will crack so be careful thawing them or freeze them out of shell and use that way.It is said that the shorter days of winter will slow production not so much the cold.It differs from person to person but supplement lighting will help egg production and will...
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    Problem

    The older ones are probaly just showing dominance,once the pecking order is determined this behavior should stop.
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    illinois towns that allow backyard chickens

    I can't understand any town that allows pets will not allow a few chickens,they are alot less threat or troubling than a dog.I quess some people are not educated enough yet.Good luck to all about changing things and making things right.I am glad I am a country boy,pretty much do what you want.
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    Winter is Coming! Checklists, tips, advice for a newbie

    When it comes to raising and taking care of your chickens is a personal preference,with that being said.I prefer to heat mine with 2-250watt infra heat lamps,and here is why I do it.Just because they may be able to survive without heat,does that make it better for them I personally don't (you...
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    Keeping Away Hawks?

    I have seen alot of good ideas.The orange netting you speak of should work well.Just make sure they are all locked up for the nights.Good luck to all.
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    Keeping Away Hawks?

    just another idea if you are in the country you could have a radio playing outside or building.Also for uncovered pens the big plastic owls will work and aluminum pie pans hanging from a string.I would be careful with having that many crows around they can carry disease that can be passed on to...
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    Lost 2 chicks, 3rd dying...please help!

    sorry for the delay,I offer them a heat source at that age at about 80 degrees but make sure they have room to move away from the heat source if wanted.I feel it should be offered at least until they don't use the heat source anymore on their own.This is just the way I do it and works great for...
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    Lost 2 chicks, 3rd dying...please help!

    I forgot to mention I would recommend cutting out the grit in there diet for now,chick started feed will disolve and be palletable on it's own without grit and be digested just fine.
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    Lost 2 chicks, 3rd dying...please help!

    ok,it sounds like a sour crop,try hold the chicks head face down at about 60 degree angle and massage her crop towards the throat to empty crop it will come out like vomit.It may be stinky because it is soured and may have to repeat at different times make sure to do in intervals to give her a...
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    Lost 2 chicks, 3rd dying...please help!

    are they pooping and if they are does it look normal
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