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    Hello from WA

    Welcome from fellow washingtonian. The BYC folks are great! you have come to the right place for helpful "chicken chat".
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    Lavender Orpington -- Is my hen a roo?

    Looks like a fine young man to me
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    Hello from WA

    Welcome from fellow washingtonian. The BYC folks are great! you have come to the right place for helpful "chicken chat".
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    Square Foot Gardening Thread

    sorry... wrong thread
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    Comment by 'Backyard Farm' in article 'Three Ravens Farm And Poultry'

    I am fortunate enough to have a few of her birds. Beautiful with sweet, gentle personalities.
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    Why Aren't My Chickens Laying? Here Are Your Answers!

    Great article! I was considering whether I should take a few of my old girls out of the flock (3-4 yrs old).... but then realized that they were still laying 4-5 eggs per week and my young girls had pretty much quit! Same breed... some shared same genetics. ...so don't count out us "old...
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    Will a good broody raise chicks she didn't hatch?

    If I understand your questions, yes... a hen will raise chicks she didn't hatch. happens frequently. The trick is to get newborn chicks and tuck them under her at night. The only thing to watch is that if she doesn't get off the egg...say.. the next morning or so, take the babies out a few at...
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    How to make chicken wire or hardware cloth almost invisible

    Great Idea! classy look
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    The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

    What a handsome fellow!
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    The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

    So sorry to hear of the heat losses. You feel so helpless when dealing with mother nature. You try your best and still.... I know I have cried tears over just such situations. So sorry!
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    Nipple wateres

    I am using the nipple waters at the end of plastic tubing ...work great except for a little water dripping mess. Have heard about the only problem is getting the hole too big by not drilling at exactly a 90 degree angle into the bucket.
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    Reasons To Get Chickens?

    Idea for decreasing predators - the bottom 30" of my pen is metal roofing sheets. Also. old chain link fence laid around the outside stops digging of various animals. Metal roofing and 1/2" wire (which is above metal roofing panels) secured by screws not nails as these are MUCH harder for an...
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    Breeders/Sellers, Why Are You Stopping?

    Just my two cents.. I was fortunate to receive some eggs from Joy last year. BEAUTIFUL BIRDS! WONDERFUL LADY! I feel bad that she has had any bad experiences with people. Thanks again, Joy, for my beautiful Winston babies. mary
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    Oregon Spring Poultry Swap April 23, 2011 in Canby!!!

    REALLY hope to make it this time! got it on my calender and a note to request time off from work!! Sounds like great fun!
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    lineoleum flooring??

    I have vinyl in some of my newer coops. LOVE it! make sure to tack down the edges or might peel up and the chickens will want to peck at it if uncovered. Molding or 1x2's or 2x2's are pretty cheap
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    Found a Baby Squirrel -thinks it's a kitten! Updated pics:)

    Great Story! Great Pic! ... would love to see updates as babies grow Raised a few squirrel babies over the years. Had good luck with releasing them. Many would hang around for months to years and come down for treats. All time favorite... "stew meat" what a character! After he/she was...
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    Is this a he or she?

    looks he-ish to me also.
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    My Rottie Grrrrlz.

    Nice rotties.. Had them for 28yrs. I think they are one of the most misunderstood breeds around. Yep nice topline! hoping for BABIES!!
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    Rubbing Alcohol?

    yes, ditto to don't use alcohol. I have a good luck with various wounds over many years with liquid chlorophyll. You can get it from any "health food" store and others. My mother used it as "natural antibacterial wash" for years. I became a believe years ago when it healed a deep puncture...
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    My Brooder is complete!!! Next step... chicks!! **Pic heavy**

    WOW!! Really nice!!
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