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  1. angelb

    Stopped Laying?

    Hi all! We have a mixed flock of 11 girls that are all 8 months old. They have been laying great for us with an average of 7-8 eggs a day, even without supplemental lighting in these winter months. Starting 3 days ago, we have not gotten a single egg. They recieve free access to layer feed...
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    Michigan Right to Farm Law, what does it mean?

    Thanks Askel. We're fairly confident that we can win this case but just want a lawyer that's familar with the act to back us up. We have gone back and forth quite a bit with the association and it doesn't look like they're going to back down without legal action. In addition, they're trying...
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    Michigan Right to Farm Law, what does it mean?

    Can anyone help me find a good lawyer to represent us? Our homeowners association is taking us to court over our 11 chickens. We are complying with city ordinances, but the homeowners association claims that we can't keep "livestock." We're in Oakland County and need a lawyer that specialized...
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    Anyone ever use Green Roof Chicken coop design??

    I'm not sure I understand...how do you intend to grow things on the roof if the coop is inside of a shed? Will you be supplementing lighting?
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    Which are your dirtiest birds??

    I picked a white cochin to be my "pet" chicken that will get to live our her life with us while the others are only being kept for as long as they're laying well. I wish I would have known how GROSS her fluffy feet would be though! I've got to imagine that most breeds with fluffy feet are...
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    Heated perches?

    Should anyone be interested in providing heated perches for their chickens, they're actually already available. They're made for parrots and I imagine that the largest size would work for a chicken. The cable runs on the outside to be chew-proof for parrots so I'm sure you could devise a way...
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    10 weeks old - Do I have any roosters?

    Oh wow, I hope you guys are right! Your responses just made my day. I was nearly positive about the larger GLW being a rooster since it's so much larger than it's "sister." It's also confusing to me since all the different breeds seem to mature at different rates, and I have 6 different types.
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    10 weeks old - Do I have any roosters?

    Hi! My babies are 10 weeks old now and there are a couple that I suspect may be roosters. They are all from Meyer Hatchery. This is my first time keeping chickens so I'd love it if you guys and gals could look over my pictures and let me know what you think! We can't keep roosters in our...
  9. angelb

    When do they stop peeping?

    I have a mix of different kinds that hatched the second week of June so they're just a week older than yours. Some of them are starting to sound like real chickens and some of them still only peep. This is my first time keeping chickens but I'm guessing yours are close to making grown up sounds
  10. angelb

    DE vs Stall Dry

    Is it easier to find stall dry? I searched everywhere locally for DE and couldn't find it. Shiping charges on a 50lb bag are a killer! Can the stall dry pellets be crushed/dissolved and used for white wash like DE can?
  11. angelb

    Sudden Pullet Death

    Hi all! I figured it was time for a quick update. So far, so good. Everyone else is still looking and acting healthy. The little buggers are becoming quite proficient flyers and escaping easily from their 4 foot tall pen and have taken to free ranging in the garage! Luckily, the garage...
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    Sudden Pullet Death

    Hi everyone. Glad to see some more responses. Here are my answers: If you do bring another bird in, it's very important to quarantine for 30 days, more if possible. If I were you, I wouldn't bring another bird in. At least wait to make sure you don't have problems within the flock you...
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    Sudden Pullet Death

    Thank you very much for the reply. You helped me to feel a bit better. I will continue keeping a close eye on them. Although I'm new to chickens, I've had pet parrots for years so I have an idea of what to look for in birds that are sick. Once I know they're alright, I'll probably be...
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    Sudden Pullet Death

    Hi there. I'm new at keeping chickens and my group of 4 week old pullets has been doing great up until today. I have a mixed flock of various layers and we came home to find the White Rock dead. She had been fine the night before as we check them all over carefully every day. There have not...
  15. angelb

    1 Week Old Chicks in the Garage - hot outside

    We've been a bit wary of opening the door all the way because we have a lot of expensive tools and lawn equipment and no one will be around to moniter the house.
  16. angelb

    1 Week Old Chicks in the Garage - hot outside

    Ok if I use a fan I'll make sure to not point it directly at them.
  17. angelb

    1 Week Old Chicks in the Garage - hot outside

    The garage window is not the type that opens so I have the large garage door open partially for a breeze. So you think they'll be ok if the temp inside the garage hits 95-100 for a few hours? Do you think a fan would be helpful in this situation? For the person in texas...I'm not positive...
  18. angelb

    1 Week Old Chicks in the Garage - hot outside

    Hi all. I have a mix of 12 various egg laying chicks that are all a week old as of today. I have them set up in a 5 foot circular pen in my garage with a heat lamp over the center of it. My concern is that this week it's supposed to get up into the high 80s and low 90s and I think the garage...
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