Recent content by txnative
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Texas
I don't post much on here, but I do lurk and keep up with what's going on. I had to post today, though..... I went outside this morning to check on some of the dogs out there and just happened to glance over at my little chicken tractor. What do I spy but a 2 foot long rat snake looking for an...- txnative
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- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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I read somewhere a while back about using a pipe cleaner to help straighten the curled toe. You cut the cleaner to toe size, straighten the toe, and attach the cleaner to the toe with a bandage.- txnative
- Post #25,677
- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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I have 2 boxes for 5 hens and one of the boxes is rarely used!- txnative
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- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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Oh Lisa, that's such sad news! I hope some come back home tomorrow.- txnative
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Preparing a "Back to Eden" garden with a chicken tractor?
Welcome to BYC! I can't answer most of your questions but I can tell you that it will take them no time at all to reduce the lawn to dirt!- txnative
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Pros and cons of having different breeds in one coop
I have 5 - a RIR, Golden Comet, Barred Rock ,and 2 EE. I enjoy the variety and they do seem to get along well as a flock. And, I am getting some lighter brown eggs, darker brown eggs, and now some light greens.- txnative
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- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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It would take dynamite to get a sunken garden around here - raised is the only way to go!- txnative
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- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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Thanks, TexasLisa, for the link! I've been a failure at planting gardens the last 2 years, so maybe the emails from that site will help me actually get something to grow this year!- txnative
- Post #22,007
- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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Why'd you guys start raising your own chickens?
I got them for the fresh eggs and bug control. They have become a source of entertainment, too!- txnative
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- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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Mercedes TV Spot using dancing chickens
Too funny!- txnative
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- Forum: Family Life - Stories, Pictures & Updates
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I'm looking forward to being able to take the blankets off the horses tomorrow for a few days!- txnative
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Chicks in January?
I'd check some of the online hatcheries, or Craig's list for local breeders.- txnative
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- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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What shipped chicks will look like?
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- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks