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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 5/12/14 - picture by Shanty

    "Yes, I have kids. How could you tell?"
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    Comment by 'tednbren' in article 'Chicken Toys: Why They're Important & How To Provide Them!'

    I had taken some pallets and made a small "coop" in the corner of the chicken run. It had a roof on it and I covered it with a tarp. I put a mineral block (I think it was - for chickens) in it. The chickens loved their "home away from home." They hung out in the big coop during the day, then ran...
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    Okay - What's Wrong with this Chicken?

    Heartsizedfarm - I do care for my animals, all of the them. I meant that I know my limitations and I am not going to go poking and prodding around somewhere where I don't know what I'm doing. You can do more harm than good. It only makes sense.So that being said, I would rather find another...
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    Okay - What's Wrong with this Chicken?

    An update: I have watched her all day and I have come to the conclusion that maybe she hurt herself. Like possibly jumping from a roost and landing wrong. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Not sure if this is the reason, but it might explain some symptoms or lack of.
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    Okay - What's Wrong with this Chicken?

    I have a hen that started acting like she is eggbound. She lays down quite a bit, will walk around a little then lay down again. Her tail is down. She doesn't jump up and roost with the other chickens. I did some reading in the forums, etc. and started warm water baths, gave her Tums for...
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    What snacks DON'T or chickens like???

    Like Farmer Kev's post, my chickens love mostly anything I offer with few exceptions. Their favorites - lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bread, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables, corn, warm oatmeal, banana, melon, watermelon, apples, tuna. They have things they don't eat as well but...
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    Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa Hay?

    I commented on Chaffhaye. Website www.chaffhaye.com. They make it in Dell City, TX. You have to buy a pallet which has 40 bags at $9.00 a bag. Good deal I thought. I feed it to my horse and it lasts him almost 4 months. (one pallet) The website gives more information on it.
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    Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa Hay?

    They make Chaffhaye in Dell City, TX. It's great to feed. I use it to feed my horse. In Dell City, you have to buy a pallet which is 40 bags at $9.00 per bag. I can feed my horse for almost 4 months. Here is a website for more info. www.chaffhaye.com
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