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    Possible mite problem

    Hey all, just recently I've been seeing these small black aphid like bugs crawling everywhere in the coop, I'm thinking they're mites but I'm not sure. Now I've heard DE will help but I've also heard it's dangerous to humans and animals, so are these rumors true? And if they are, what are some...
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    Do silkies get along with cochins?

    Cochins are probably one of the friendlier breeds, I know mine is!
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    hello I'm new!

    Welcome to BYC!:welcome You've got a good mix of chickens, I'm sure you'll love them!
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    How to break a broody hen?

    Hey everyone, I have a friend who has two hens who have been broody for about a month now, and he's concerned over the lack of eggs and wants to break them of their broodiness. Does anybody have methods that will work? Thanks
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    Rubber Boa?

    Never mind, I have found a breeder.
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    Rubber Boa?

    I live on Long Island, New York and would like to get a snake, and have done the research and think the rubber boa is right for me. I haven't had time to gather any equipment and would appreciate if any breeders were willing to wait. I have looked everywhere else and can't seem to find a good...
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    Help, something killing my chickens! Pictures included.

    When you say that it unhooked the latch I think racoon, but the part of the hen being completely gone seems like a fox. A racoon could defiantly rip off the roof, so my main suspicion is a racoon. Good luck, I hope the rest of your fowl Stay safe!
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    new to this

    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you're enjoying your chickens, they sound lovely. :D If you're looking to get rid of some roosters I would go to the re homing forum. Good luck with your flock!:welcome
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    So, the hawk showed up today, and I noticed that the only birds brave enough to stay in the yard with it were the local grackles, so I had an idea. I was wondering, will they do the same job as the crows in keeping hawks away?
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    If you want a good protective rooster, I would recommend a Silver Laced Wyandotte, big and not afraid to fight off a predator, but not too friendly in my experience.
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    Any guesses would be appreciated....

    They both look like Barred Rocks or Dominiques, I can't tell the difference very well, but I'm sure someone else will. Happy Easter!
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    You're right, I can't net mine, and we already have so many plants edible for birds and they regularly stay in the yard, I haven't had a problem yet. I think I'll try to get the crows to roost closer by, thanks everybody!
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    I also have two Austrolorps! I usually just stand by them and watch thr hawk fly away. Yes, that would make sense. :D
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    Awesome! I think I'll try with crows as ive seen a few by me. I don't think they should be a problem since my girls are all around the same size as them. :)
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    Hawks, any methods to keep them at bay?

    Thanks for your suggestions, bottle rockets actually sound kinda fun! I've also heard that crows seem to deter hawks. Any input on this?
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