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    Need to rehome :( neighbor’s animals are now predatory. AYER MA CENTRAL MA

    Thank you all for the “sue them or call the police advice”. That is not what this post is about. While I appreciate the advice, our chosen course of action is to rehome them. Please only comment if you are in the 01432 area and interested in taking them.
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    Need to rehome :( neighbor’s animals are now predatory. AYER MA CENTRAL MA

    Unfortunately I have to rehome our 8 2-year old layers because our neighbor’s dogs keep breaking their fence and attacking my girls. 2 black australorpe 5 americuna 1 cute little bantam. Reliable 3-season layers Location: Ayer MA Free Will come with any food we’ve purchased and...
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    Townsend Farmers Exchange chicken swap

    Does anyone have any chicks or pullets to sell at the next exchange? I'm looking for 2 or 3 RR's or EE's. Thanks.
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    Comment by 'Beckyinma' in article 'Occupy The Backyard'

    Hey, it is kinda familiar! So glad my plans worked out for you. :)
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    Comment by 'Beckyinma' in article 'Beckyinmas Chicken Coop'

    Thanks! We had one roo, up above, second to last chicken picture, black and white, with brown speckles all over him, and those tell-tale tail feathers starting to arch over, and the greenish pointy saddle feathers. We gave him away to a farm that breeds ee's. Thanks for the comments about the...
  6. Beckyinmas Chicken Coop

    Beckyinmas Chicken Coop

    Welcome to our coop page. This is a 4'x6' plywood raised coop, that is 18" above ground. The pop door opens into a fully roofed, enclosed 5'x10' pen, with run space under the coop as well. We haven't excavated for the pen yet, that will be soon. The coop will sit slightly under the hanging...
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    Chickenstock fiesta yardsale August 21

    Quote: Yes i do he is such a beauty every one who sees him loves his coloring Awesome! Do you think you could email or pm me a picture? Thanks!
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    HUGE egg!

    Quote: Right????? Haven't tasted it yet, had to crack it open to see it.. We'll cook it tomorrow... The yolk is beautiful golden yellow, I'm sure it's delicious...
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    Chickenstock fiesta yardsale August 21

    Shay, do you remember the EE roo that you took this August at the meetup? Do you still have him? My kids were curious what he looks like now. Thanks! Becky~
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    HUGE egg!

    Got this awesome egg on Sunday! Tipped the scales! DOUBLE! Fused together, right down the middle.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    6 for 6, first time! WOOHOO!
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    Do hens prefer having a rooster

    Quote: No, I totally agree, especially from a generational/breeding standpoint, you don't want to breed aggressiveness towards humans. Mean rooster dumplings sound great! LOL We didn't even keep our perfectly friendly roo. we re-homed him simply because we wanted 6 layers, and no...
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    Delay with First Lay

    My hens wake up with natural light at about 6am and go to bed with their extended lighting, in the run and coop. In the coop we have a 25w inc, and in the run a 60 watt incandescent both on the same X10 timer. It comes on at 4pm (1/2 hour before dusk is the setting) and at 7pm, they dim about...
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    Do hens prefer having a rooster

    you can certainly train a bad (aggressive toward you/dd) roo to be better, you have to make him know that you and DD are boss. I would carry a broom with you, and if he comes at you, swat him (don't hurt him) with it, for a few times, don't turn your back on him, and maintain eye contact. Eye...
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    Newbie with laying problems

    I had a young chicken laying under the hanging food bucket... she'd be eating, then plop, out it came... then she'd just keep eating. I had to take an easter egg, lead her up the ramp and into the coop then nest boxes with her wanting to see/peck the easter egg, and put it in the box for her...
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    Egg yolks

    Rachel'sFlock : Only downside, I find myself a little smug as I walk past the refrigerated egg area of the grocery store. Me too!
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    Question about gifting eggs

    Would you gift to a stranger? I would only gift to friends, neighbors and family, and people I know. All the eggs I've given as gifts/thank you's, have been warmly received and appreciated. I would think that as long as they are free of 'debris' on the outside of the eggs, as most come out...
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    Need something soft to line the nesting boxes

    From Home Depot I got one of those $2 front door mats, black one, about 16"x 24" and cut into 3 strips, makes 3 box liners. works great! and since it's indoor/outdoor, it can be hosed off and won't make a mess.
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    How do you clean a face like this?

    heheh 'dirty birds' LOL! I have two white birds, one an ee, one a rock, and they are both constantly getting pooped on in the run.. I have a roost up high in the pen, and one slightly underneath it...Don't you know that if someone's up high, the white ones will be down below and they are...
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    I THINK all 6 are laying, but I'm a little confused....

    Well, to start, I have 6 chickens, first started laying in september and they've all steadily been starting since then. We have 5 EE/Ameraucanas, and one Columbian Rock. The columbian rock lays big beautiful brown eggs, and this morning, when we opened up the pen for the day there was her egg...
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