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    Comment by 'Zephyr' in article 'Apple Cider Vinegar and Garlic: Two of the best and natural ways to keep your flock healthy'

    Thank you for sharing! I use Braggs for myself and will now try it with the 'girls'. Put 1T in their feeder yesterday to see how it goes--if it cuts down on the algae growth it's worth it just for that! LOL Going to try adding garlic too. Thx!
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    When do chickens start laying eggs?

    I have four--my first time raising chickens--have built them a large coop with a huge run area for the four of them. The coop has two nesting boxes with outside access. They are around 5 1/2 months old and the two rhode island reds have started laying already. At first they laid sometimes in...
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    Barred Rock thread!!

    You have them 'waiting' for treats--really? I wondered if I could train them to do that! I have four--my first time raising chickens--have built them a large coop with a huge run area for the four of them. The coop has two nesting boxes with outside access. They are around 5 months old and...
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    At what age do you turn off heat lamp?

    Just got my first chicks...so this thread was a BIG HELP as I worried about how long to use the heat lamp etc...had been told by a cousin thatd Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks would be good for a newbie, so got 2 of each. :) I 'think' they are about 2-3 weeks old, look to have some wing...
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    Barred Rock thread!!

    I just got my first 2 BRs too, but these are my first chickens period. So total newbie! LOL 2BRs and 2RIRs... hoping they are all pullets as that is what we were told at the feed store..will cross my fingers. :) Feet look dark, so maybe! LOL
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    Rhode Island Red chick pictures

    THANK YOU to everyone who posted photos of their chicks at various ages!! Big help to this newbie! I'm going to 'guess' mine are about 2 weeks age based on the photos. We got 2 RIRs and 2 BRs. They seem happy enough as a mixed 'flock'. :D
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    Ended Official BYC Contest: 200,000 BYC Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR and Win!!!

    05/15/2014 @ 9:00pm
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    Ended Official BYC Contest: 200,000 BYC Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR and Win!!!

    515/2014 9:00 pm
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    Comment by 'Zephyr' in article 'emeded's Member Page'

    I LOVE this design! And it looks very 'bird friendly' to boot! I too would like to know where to find the plans for your coop? Thank you! [email protected]
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