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    Can you over feed?

    This is super helpful. Thank you. Never thought of doing this, next summer for sure.
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    Can you over feed?

    Thank you so much for your reply.
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    Can you over feed?

    Thank you!
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    Can you over feed?

    Thank you!
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    Can you over feed?

    This is exactly what we have in our two coops. Thank you for your help.
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    Can you over feed?

    Thank you for this advice and reminder! So appreciative.
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    Can you over feed?

    can you over feed your chickens that they won’t lay eggs? I have 13 chickens and get 5 eggs a day. my chickens: 2 that are 6 years - one of them lay 2 that are 4 years - one of them lay 5 that are 18 months - three of them lay 4 that are 20+ weeks - they just started laying. they have...
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    How do you rat/mice proof your coop?

    We had a rat problem, then ended up placing our feed in Behrens garbage cans and buying the Grandpa Feeder for the food in the run. Now, we have no issue.
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    Brooder Box or Chicken Coop

    Thanks! A little nervous to try as they are in a dog crate, but will start today.
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    Brooder Box or Chicken Coop

    I have 11 chickens in my chicken yard with two coops, they do not roam free, only in this section of the yard. I have 4 5-week old chicks in my mudroom and would love to move them outside. My question is should I make a brooder box until the chicks are the same size as the other chickens and...
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    Can my 5 week old chicks go outside in 30-50 degree weather?

    I had the same question. My chicks are at the point of being taller and almost fully feathered. In the past I kept them inside until they were bigger and now, I dont want the mess and would like to place outside. I will wean from the light and hope to move outside soon. I have 11 chickens...
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    WA Chick Lady New

    Hello from WA! I have had chickens for over 6 years and have referenced BackYard Chickens on many occasions. Now, 15 chickens and counting, I am becoming a member. Our flock is combined of leghorns, Brahmas, Rhode Island Reds, Sex Links, Buff Orbington, Speckled Sussex, and a Wyandotte...
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    New to BYC!

    Hello BYC communit! I am new here and looking forward to sharing thoughts opens ideas on raising chickens. I have 15 at this time; 4 recent additions in the last few weeks. Our hens are: Wyndotte, Leghorns, sex-link, brahmas, rhode island red, ameraucuna, , buff orpington, and speckled...
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