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Mixing Chicken Breeds?
If my flock is anything to go by, the only thing a silkie rooster "can't" cross with is a rabbit. I haven't seen any "chick-bbits" around here yet but buff orpington, rhode island red, barred rock, easter egger, and of course silkies are all part of his haram. Everything that has hatched has...- dcsharpe
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How to keep Hawks away??
Check your states laws. In some states it is legal to kill a protected animal if it is a danger to your animals/home/family etc.- dcsharpe
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Chicken Personal Check Designs?
I think Walmart's check printing on their website will make checks from your pics.- dcsharpe
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I need answers ASAP. Tyson has a huge chicken barn across the street from me, they told me to get r
...in this country? Lastly, and not the least.... Do you pay your mortgage? Is your name as owner on the deed? Welcome to America where you can do **** well what you please with your property as long as it isn't illegal. Trust me, I live in the country and odor is not grounds for being...- dcsharpe
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5 hatched, will the other 4 or do I need to move them out? + Broody rooster! LOL!
First, let me say, this is my 1st ever experience at all with hatching. Our silkie hen has hatched 5 of the 9 eggs she was sitting on. I have no idea if the other 4 are going to hatch or not. I know I could wait a couple more days but will any more hatch, really? I am afraid that if I don't get...- dcsharpe
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Automatic watering cups
http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_60_63&products_id=489&zenid=ev4e4cndv13mti390srtsgbqs7 I got mine here and it has completely eliminated the wet spot under the waterers that I had with the nipples. Apparently I have no ability to drill the holes...- dcsharpe
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Do chickens ever lay eggs at night?
I'm just guessing here but if your neighbor grew up on a farm, it is possible it was one of those that actually supported the family, not just a "hobby farm" and since they had jobs to do all day, they probably did just gather the eggs in the AM because that was when they needed them and they...- dcsharpe
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Comment by 'dcsharpe' in article 'My Chicken Tractor 1'
If this works right, here is my version? http://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/album/edit_photos/album_id/6205984/user_id/128535/offset_image_id/5078635/from_uploader- dcsharpe
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Front door AKA pain in my butt!!!!!!
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Grit and calcium feeder is actually a mineral feeder from TSC
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Jack Sparrow "Boss Lady's Servant"
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Catty corner view
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Liza "The Boss Lady"
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Treat question? Sam's Choice Tropical Trail Mix?
Is Sam's Choice Tropical Trail Mix OK to give my chickens? Edited to clarify the thread title.....- dcsharpe
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- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Am I doing this right? 10 week old pullets
It doesn't look sick to me but I am a newbie. What exactly makes you think it looks sick? Are there some signs that should be looked for that I am not seeing?- dcsharpe
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