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    Roost with a view?

    My darling and I just built our first coop, and it's a beauty. We haven't put in the roosts yet, but it looks like the internet consensus is that 2x4s are better than tree branches. We have an old glass-paned window on one side of the coop, and I was wondering if the chickens will want to roost...
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    straw bale chicken coop

    One thing you DON'T want to do is put chicken wire between the bales and plaster. This impedes the bond between the straw and the plaster. There are lots of online how-to guides out there with pictures. Another thing you can do is use earthen plaster (no cement) unless you're in a high...
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    Drake as a Rooster?

    Thanks for the replies. We certainly wouldn't want the drake to become overly amorous with the hens. In terms of the analogy about spouses and dogs, I did hear this piece of sage advice a while back... Put your wife and your dog in the trunk of your car. Drive around for a few hours, then...
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    Drake as a Rooster?

    We're going to have 3-5 layers, and have an interest in maybe raising a duck or two. Since roosters are illegal, we're thinking about getting a drake. We hear that hens feel a little more secure with a man around the house. Is this a good idea?
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