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  1. txnative

    Texas

    I don't post much on here, but I do lurk and keep up with what's going on. I had to post today, though..... I went outside this morning to check on some of the dogs out there and just happened to glance over at my little chicken tractor. What do I spy but a 2 foot long rat snake looking for an...
  2. txnative

    Texas

    I read somewhere a while back about using a pipe cleaner to help straighten the curled toe. You cut the cleaner to toe size, straighten the toe, and attach the cleaner to the toe with a bandage.
  3. txnative

    Texas

    I have 2 boxes for 5 hens and one of the boxes is rarely used!
  4. txnative

    Texas

    Oh Lisa, that's such sad news! I hope some come back home tomorrow.
  5. txnative

    Preparing a "Back to Eden" garden with a chicken tractor?

    Welcome to BYC! I can't answer most of your questions but I can tell you that it will take them no time at all to reduce the lawn to dirt!
  6. txnative

    Pros and cons of having different breeds in one coop

    I have 5 - a RIR, Golden Comet, Barred Rock ,and 2 EE. I enjoy the variety and they do seem to get along well as a flock. And, I am getting some lighter brown eggs, darker brown eggs, and now some light greens.
  7. txnative

    Texas

    It would take dynamite to get a sunken garden around here - raised is the only way to go!
  8. txnative

    Texas

    Thanks, TexasLisa, for the link! I've been a failure at planting gardens the last 2 years, so maybe the emails from that site will help me actually get something to grow this year!
  9. txnative

    Why'd you guys start raising your own chickens?

    I got them for the fresh eggs and bug control. They have become a source of entertainment, too!
  10. txnative

    Texas

    I'm looking forward to being able to take the blankets off the horses tomorrow for a few days!
  11. txnative

    Houdini Raccoon

    Congratulations!
  12. txnative

    Chicks in January?

    I'd check some of the online hatcheries, or Craig's list for local breeders.
  13. txnative

    Texas

    Welcome back Lisa!
  14. txnative

    City girl moved to the country and got chicken's.. HELP

    Chicken wire is not strong enough, or tightly woven enough, to keep most predators out, unfortunately. Something like hardware cloth is a much better option.
  15. txnative

    Texas

    It's already cold here. Here's wishing Lisa an easy surgery and speedy recovery!
  16. txnative

    Texas

    Skunks are born in multiples, so siblings were probably nearby:)
  17. txnative

    Texas

    Hung, call your county game warden about the coyotes. They will often come trap them for you.
  18. txnative

    Shell less egg

    How long has she been laying? Sometimes it just happens, but more details would be helpful. What are you feeding? Are you providing oyster shell or some other calcium source?
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