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    Work gloves for chicken keeping

    Hello, all Rather new chicken keeper. I have been using my nitrile gardening gloves (a reserved pair) to do my chicken chores, but am looking for recommendations of a better pair. These have a mesh top so the water gets in through the top. And I would like a pair that is longer so water...
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    It's going down to ~28 degrees tonight in San Antonio. It's my first winter as a chicken keeper. Do I need a heat lamp tonight? Below is a pic of where they sleep. It is enclosed, except for ventilation up top. The top part in the back has also been enclosed now. Their roost is right there...
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    HELP! - Poop Hammock or droppings board specs

    I am putting in a poop hammock made of a bag of feed. I only have 3 hens (stop laughing), so I have 1 roost, 3 ft. long. My question is how far off the edge of the roost should the edge of the hammock extend, so that the poop falls on the hammock and I don't get poop falling to the coop floor...
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    Cooking recommendations for 13-14 wk old Australorp roo

    I couldn't wait until he was larger because he had already started crowing in the morning, and that was going to be a problem with the neighbors. Roo weighed in at 4lb. once feathered and processed. I brined for very few hours and then herb-roasted simply with some fresh sage and a few other...
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    mealworms vs. black soldier fly larva

    So, which is better? Mealworms or black soldier larva?
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    Cooking recommendations for 13-14 wk old Australorp roo

    Hello, One of my 'hens' turned out to be a rooster and when he started to crow at dawn we had to process him. I can't keep a rooster in my neighborhood without making enemies with my neighbors. This will be our first chicken that we eat from our flock. The rooster was 13-14 wks old. Is he...
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    Is my Australorp a roo?

    Thank you, all! I am a new chicken keeper as I am sure you can tell. This forum is such a great resource!
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    Is my Australorp a roo?

    This is my 14week old Australorp. Is it a roo? I thought hen, but this morning at the crack of dawn it was wailing. You can't really call it a crow. No spurs. Its feet are super thick compared to my other chickies. Bossy as australorps tend to be, but super sweet. How can I tell, other than the...
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    Texas BYC Cafe

    HELP!! This is my first winter as a chicken-keeper. How do y'all winterize your cages in San Antonio? My coop is dry, but the run is a muddy mess. Suggestions? Should I put down dry bedding on the run and cover with plastic all around so no more rain/wind?
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    Texas BYC Cafe

    Wondering what is the "other Texas board" does it have a name? Would love to find it.
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    Texas BYC Cafe

    Can I ask for advice on my coop? I live in San Antonio and we are in the process of building a coop for my babies. We only have 4. You can see the pics below. The coop and run is 7x7 on the bottom. The girls will be allowed to free-range in my yard about 3 times per week under supervision, but...
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