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    Neighbor complaining about roosters crowing

    I can only speak from my actual experience and say that I do have experience using them and they have worked. Can't speak to what others have done. You do have an adjustment period in the beginning. I have always erred on the side of to loose out of caution. You usually start loose and adjust by...
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    Neighbor complaining about roosters crowing

    I agree, if you are within the law then the neighbor has to live with it. However, in the interest of neighborhood peace there is an alternative option if you were so inclined. They make no crow collars for roosters. You can buy them on Amazon among other places. They work by not allowing the...
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    Bielefelder pullets

    No, I haven't. I started asking around on here but will check Craigslist out to see if I can find anything similar. I haven't seen many people selling the Bielefelders. I've been very happy with them and am working on improving my flock. Thanks for suggestion.
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    Bielefelder thread!!!!

    I'm going to have several Bielefelder pullets for sale over the next few months. I'm struggling with how much to sell them for. They will be sold at 16 weeks, so pretty close to point of lay. Does anyone have any suggestions on what a reasonable price would be for them? Thanks
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    Bielefelder pullets

    I have a bunch of pullets that I hatched with broodies over the summer. I'm planning on selling when they are around 16-18 weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has idea what a fair price would be? The roo and hens came from a commercial hatchery.
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    Scalder advice

    I'm looking for recommendations for a scalder. I'm looking for one that isn't super expensive but good deal for the money. I need one for processing between 100 -200 birds a year. Anybody recommend ones you've used?
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    How do I convince my pullets?

    I agree they just need time to get comfortable. My last pullets didn't start roosting until around five months. That was with hens there to teach them. Some just seem to take longer to roost than others. I've had some that roost from the start and others take 5-6 months. I wouldn't worry.
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    Roosters fighting

    Sounds like not enough hens for two roosters. They are just gonna keep fighting. Chickens are social animals and don't do well alone. Hope they end up OK.
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    How many birds per tractor?

    I looked at getting from freedom ranger but ended up getting from Meyer hatchery. I've gotten a bunch of birds from them so went with them.
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    How many birds per tractor?

    I was planning on moving daily but keeping in tractor. They will be inside an electric fence on pasture.
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    How many birds per tractor?

    Thanks all for the replies! I'm putting 25 in this go round but thinking of upping number.
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    How many birds per tractor?

    I'm building an 8x8 chicken tractor with wheels. I'm wondering how many Cornish X would fit comfortably?
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    Purina Flockraiser problems

    Here is a picture of the bugs. They may be a grain beetle instead of a mite. Any thoughts? I'm going to contact Purina.
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    Purina Flockraiser problems

    I have gotten several bags of the Purina flockraiser crumbles with grain mites in them. I just bought a bag and opened it to find a mite in the bag. I don't see any evidence on the outside of the bag. I was wondering if anybody else has had these problems with Purina?
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    Coop help!

    Thank you very much!
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    Coop help!

    Yeah it was a fun project that the whole family helped build. Chickens seem to be happy and healthy. We wanted to make sure they weren't crowded, lol! We are looking to add 10 more chickens as we have liked them so much! So were trying to do whatever possible to give them a good home. In the...
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    Coop help!

    I thought about doing something like this. I however am hesitant to put a hole there due to blowing rain and such that get in there. My plan is to put a better wider metal roof on but still think blowing rain could dampen the floor/roof from time to time. I may try to add some sides to the top...
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    Coop help!

    I like the idea of a ladder but do they all fight for top position?
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    Coop help!

    Hello all, my wife and I have taken over a flock of five chickens from our neighbor. We converted our kids treehouse into a coop/treehouse about three months ago. We are new to chicken keeping and have absolutely loved getting into it. We live in central Virginia and have been getting very...
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    older chicken run-away

    Thank you for your response. I am probably scared of the free range thing at this point because I don't want her to get eaten. But yes she is headed back to neighbor's home. Not sure how she knows but she knows. I will keep her in run for a while and maybe try again later.
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