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    Has anyone fed wood ash to their flock?

    I use wood ash and small bits of charcoal in the dust bath and the chickens will eat some. Usually their poo turns dark afterwards but I haven't seen any difference in their health. I don't think I'd offer it as a food source but if they happen to eat some out of the dust bath, then no harm.
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    BYC Member Interview - TX Chick Noob

    Great interview! Thank you for sharing.
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    Good for housing goats?

    Don't be too jealous! Everything was so overgrown you couldn't see any of the fencing or housing until we started clearing the land. It's a lot of work! Trash piles everywhere. I think I'll reuse the tires we've found everywhere as a jungle gym for the goats.
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    Chicken Bullying

    I'm sorry you're going through this. There's a member on this platform, @Mrs. K that says "always solve for peace in the flock." If you feel the chickens need to be rehomed, then go with your instinct. One question... are either of these ducks male? The reason I ask is that sometimes a male...
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    How long do you keep hens confined for teaching them a new place to roost?

    Since these were broody raised and probably a little more feral, I'd err on the side of caution and keep them in the coop/run for a couple weeks as long as they have enough space.
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    Change of plans

    That's great! I got a $6,500 quote for a plane wood fence just along the front of my property (I think 400ft). Decided it wasn't worth it at this point.
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    Change of plans

    Fencing! We're constantly working on fencing. My hands have the marks to prove it. 😅
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    Wing It Ranch

    My previous (accidental) cockerel definitely took time to mature. He'd make attempts at mating but the top hen would often block him from others and chase him down to show him she's the boss. Is was actually pretty funny because he was bigger than her but would always back down. He was great...
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    Good for housing goats?

    Thank you! I actually did know that. Maggie is polled. Her son was polled. I really really hope she's not pregnant because I feel it was very irresponsible of the last owner to allow her son, intact, to stay with her and Daisy.
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    Good for housing goats?

    Wishful thinkng? No, just kidding. Maggie has gone through heat twice, 19 days apart, since I got her. Am I wrong in assuming that means she's not pregnant?
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    They Keep Kicking Her Out

    Hello! Sometimes you just have to let them work out their hierarchy. It can be hard to watch and not interfere but it is part of the natural pecking order. If you provide a pic of your coop, it might help so we can come up with ideas if you're worried about drafts.
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    Change of plans

    Are you going to keep a male for breeding?
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    Good for housing goats?

    Thought I'd update.. I found another much larger enclosure on my property that had 6ft fencing with 2×4 openings. I examined it all the way around and added 8ft t posts where I felt the cemented-in wood posts were weakening. I also found a nice 3 sided shelter in the enclosure that I fixed up...
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    Wing It Ranch

    So in your experience, this is a sign he'll be a good rooster? I like that he gives me space but I worry that he thinks I'm a threat. I really would like to keep him. Please don't attack me, boy!
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    Change of plans

    True Ameraucanas are so much harder to sex than EEs! They all look like pullets to me but I'm no expert.
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