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    Crushed Stone vs Hardware Cloth

    This is my first year with my chickens, so much learning. When we installed the coop and run, we installed a hardware cloth apron all around the perimeter. This winter we have had an issue with either mice or voles. They have dug under the hardware cloth apron and into the run and they find...
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    Is feeding chickens organic feed worth it??

    What brand do you recommend? TY.
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    Adding to the flooring in my run

    I would like to add a layer of something to my chicken run. Right now it is the ground dirt. I was thinking loam but unsure if that is best and if it is what kind. I want it to be as natural as possible so not chips or straw. Thanks!
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    Need to Rehome 3 Month Old Leghorn

    Yes, a neighbor complained. But, my abutters miss him. They enjoyed his crowing. I would NEVER surrender an animal to an inhumane or unsafe situation. And I can tell you this. If I ever end up with another rooster and someone complains, I WILL NOT SURRENDER THE ROOSTER except to a good...
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    Another Reason to Build a Full-Height Coop/Run

    I hope you feel better!
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    Need to Rehome 3 Month Old Leghorn

    I need to rehome my 3 month old leghorn. Roosters are not permitted where I live in North Andover, MA. I will bring him to you. He must go to a safe and humane situation. Animal Control took him from me and he is living in hell right now. I need to find him a home.
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    Coop clean out

    Thank you. I just read your article and it will be my guideline. I have my shopping list ready to go! BIG thank you!
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    Coop clean out

    New to this group (and to chickens!) and trying to learn more about using diamatacious earth in the coop. The coop does not smell. I use white pine shavings. Every few days I turn the shavings and throw down a new layer. I was also sprinkling in some of this DE under the new layer of shavings...
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    Hello!

    Hello! I am so excited to be part of this group of people. I have always loved chickens. My kitchen had too many for my kids to count. Once they were older and I had time, I got my first flock - 6 chicks just after Mother's Day. Unfortunately one leghorn (foghorn) was a rooster and a...
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