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    Flocks not integrating

    May I suggest adding a lot more "clutter" to their spaces? Things to get behind and on help a lot in giving them ways to get out of the way of older birds. Be creative. Adding old stumps or big branches from tree trimming gives them something to hop on and run behind. Pallets can be screwed...
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    Flocks not integrating

    Maybe it's about space, resources or not enough places to hide. Can you post pics of your run and coop? Maybe tell us more about your set up? How many feed stations? Are there things to run behind? Things to get up on?
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    Flocks not integrating

    Sometimes you have to let them sort it out as long as no one is seriously injured.
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    Bobcat Tried My Chicken Run

    Can you carry a gun with blanks to scare it off with? Not sure if you have neighbors close enough to hear if say you had to yell/scream for help.
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    Roosting for winter with a mixed flock

    To increase your coop size I would suggest enclosing that entire end the coop is on. That would come close to doubling the coop space. That would reduce squabbles in the coop. It's very nicely built by the way.
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    Bobcat Tried My Chicken Run

    Have you spoken to the division of wildlife for your area? They may have suggestions or can come remove this overly bold cat before it gets ahold of someone's kid.
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    Announcement BYC Recognition Medals

    Congratulations everyone!! Well done! Such an amazing list of new awardees!
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    Eggs what do you do if they are dirty and how dirty is acceptable? Maybe you could show me your eggs you collect?

    If washing eggs the water should be hot not cool. Cool water can cause bacteria to seep into the egg through the pores. Think contraction of the egg contents drawing in whatever is on the outside vs expansion with hot water preventing seeping. Washed eggs have no bloom left so should be...
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    What gender

    Hmmm....a bit young for male specific feathers like pointed hackle and saddle. Any crowing yet?
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    What gender

    Nothing says male to me BUT knowing age would certainly help.
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    Invading Neighbors Garden

    I also say fencing them onto your property is the right answer to the problem. It will also help keep them from being picked off by random predators.
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    Introduction.

    I definitely remembered who you are. 🙂 It's wonderful to see you joining us.
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    Tell Me All Your Hardware Cloth Secrets

    Be sure to check amazon for the clips and pliers. I have found quite a price difference between stores here and many don't even have any.
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    Tell Me All Your Hardware Cloth Secrets

    I also used wood strips and J clips. The J clips take special pliers and don't work on anything smaller than 1/2" hardware cloth but are so very worth it. I used zip ties to hold things together while I went back with the clips.
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    Goodbye Rylee ❤️

    My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Losing such a kind and creative person so very young is gut wrenching. Words are just not enough sometimes.
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    Ongoing Quilt Projects, Continued from the "No Appreciation...." Thread

    Having a cough for months would be very draining. Terribly sorry you are still dealing with it. Maybe an over the counter allergy pill can help. I really like the 3 yard quilt patterns. I may have to dig through my stash and make a few myself this winter. They wrote the patterns very well...
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    Ongoing Quilt Projects, Continued from the "No Appreciation...." Thread

    That turned out absolutely AMAZING!! I am hoping the cough is better or at least getting better.
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    Comment by '21hens-incharge' in article 'Debby10s Roost'

    Now 11 years after I took inspiration from your incredible build and I am still loving my coop. It's hard to believe it's been 11 years now! Thank you again for the inspiration you provided in this wonderful article!
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    New set up

    I would keep the dishes in their pens. You will feed less wildlife that way. Spreading it on the ground would waste a lot AND still feed unwanted wildlife.
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    Unwanted Notifications

    It never was resolved for me. I still get tons of notifications for no reason.
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