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    I need Rabbitry cage ideas

    This is the hutch I want to build next
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    I need Rabbitry cage ideas

    You can also get resting mats for your rabbits if you think sore hocks may be an issue. I put them in mine just in case.
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    I need Rabbitry cage ideas

    I build my hutches 30”x30” and 18” high. Use 1”x1/2” wire or 1/4”x1/4” wire for the floors. For the sides and top you can use 1”x2” wire but you may want to put what they call a baby saver. Smaller wire around the bottom to prevent babies from falling out the cage shoukd your doe have them...
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    2 mo. Buff O gender?

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    2 mo. Buff O gender?

    I vote pullet, I can take a pic of my BO when I get home if you’d like, they actually 8 weeks today too
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    Introducing new chickens to flock

    8 older birds and 25 younger ones. I will be culling the roosters so the # of birds is likely to go down. I only plan on keeping 20. The coop itself is 8x12 and the run is 20 x 15.
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    Intragrating new chickens to old chickens

    I’m no means an expert but it could be from over crowding. From y understanding you want 2-4sqft per bird of floor space on the coop and 10sq ft of run space per bird minimum. Now like I said I’m not an expert with this just a suggestion
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    Introducing new chickens to flock

    Thanks for the tip. I heard Orpingtons are pretty docile when it comes to pecking order and all that so I was hoping it wouldn’t be too difficult
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    what livestock and poultry do you raise?

    I have chickens for eggs and occasionally meat. Will be doing broilers once I get everything lined up. I also have rabbits for meat and for selling as well. A duck for a pet and occasional eggs. A potbelly pig for a pet as well.
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    Introducing new chickens to flock

    I have some Orpingtons who are 8 weeks old at the moment and I got about 25 more that range 1 week-3 weeks old. Will I have any trouble when putting these other birds in the coop/run with my older birds. I never introduced younger birds into a flock yet
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    Chicken pluckers: do they work? Are they worth the $?

    I plan on trying the DIY one with a 55 gallon drum.
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    Chicken pluckers: do they work? Are they worth the $?

    When you scald them your ideal temperature is 150 degrees, leave them for 15-30 second intervals and try pluck the feathers and repeat until they come out relatively easy. Also too long in the plucker will rip the soft skin as someone said before.
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    Chicken pluckers: do they work? Are they worth the $?

    Now that’s for the drill/bench grinder attachment. Just to clarify.
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    Chicken pluckers: do they work? Are they worth the $?

    I just looked on Amazon and you can get one for under $100
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    Chicken pluckers: do they work? Are they worth the $?

    Me, personally if it’s 25 all year I don’t think it’s worth the $400+ investment. But if you get a used one as you said at a good price I’d go for it. Otherwise I’d probably resort to the plucker you attach to a drill or a bench grinder.
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