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    Raising Chickens with Quail Chicks

    We're going to be raising 12-15 mixed breed chicks from day old hatchlings. I'd like to raise a few (4-6) quail chicks also. Can they be raised together? Will they be able to exist together?
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    Mixed Fowl

    Can I raise chicks and quail chicks together in the same coop/run?
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    Chickens for the taking?

    I have 6 Black stars and 5 California Whites all 1 1/2 yrs old. They're in the middle of molting but otherwise fine. I live in the city and want to replace them with RIR's and Barred Rocks in the spring and would like to find a home for them now. They're free to whoever wants them, however you...
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    working with electric netting

    I'd like to set up some electric netteing in my yard to keep the girls from destroying the planters and garden. I'll be taking it down to mow the yard but, otherwise, it'll be up the rest of the time so the chooks can free range. What are some concerns I should be aware of? Any...
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    The size of a grow out pen

    I currently have 11 hens that are 13 months old and 2 weeks ago I recieved 15, 1 day old Easter Eggers.I only want to keep 4-5 chicks so in a couple of months I'll be rehoming the rest of the newbies. I have a couple of questions; How big should I make the grow out pen? How soon can I put the...
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    Lethargic Black Star

    I have a 7 month old Black Star that started acting very lathargic about a week ago. She walks around slowly like she's drugged or something. Sometimes she roosts in the coop at night and sometimes she stays in the run. She makes her way to the feeder and waterer alright but has stopped laying...
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    sorting your mealies

    How do you mealie farmers sort/sift the worms you want to feed or sell, out of the substrate?
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    pop door size

    I have Blac Sex Links and California Whites. Due to construction restrictions, I have to make the pop door 10" tall max. I can make it as wide as I want but will 10" tall be tall enough for my chooks?
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    Store brand ACV

    Is store brand ACV alright or does it have to be a certain brand ?
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    chicks huddled together

    Is it normal for my 11 chicks to sleep all bunched up together? They're healthy and active and the temp in the brooder is good. When they take thier naps during the day they fall asleep just about anywhere, but most of the time at night they'll bunch up together and sleep in a tight group. My...
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    Pasty butt or no problem?

    I've noticed some dried poo on my 3 day old's butts. Is this normal or is this what's referred to as pasty butt? It's not a lot but I don't want it to develop into anything if I need to be concerned.
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    New Chicks Today!

    I recieved my girls from Ideal Hatchery this morning. The 6 California Whites and 6 Black Sex Links hatched and shipped on Monday. I ordered the 12 and that's all that was shipped, no packing peanuts or heating pad. All were in great condition and they're running around like track stars tonight...
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    Grit and Start n Grow

    I'm starting my day-olds with Purina Start n Grow feed. Do I need to supplement with grit or does the feed contain it?
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    Heritage/sex link crossbred chicks

    Will the chicks born from a BR or RIR roo and either a black sex link or a california white leghorn hen be as a prolific layer as their mothers? I know the hens aren't known for their broody instincts
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    What's the best ground cover for a run

    I have a 6X12 run that's built on a slight down hill slope (4" in 12' ). I have a couregated roof with 1' overhangs on each side and the sides are all open. I currently have a dirt base but am leaning towards adding 4"-6" of sand or a gravel base with a sand topping, to aid the drainage issue...
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    breaking a dog from chasing chooks

    What are some ways to keep a dog from chasing/killing chickens that doesn't involve getting rid of the dog?
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    Hoop Run center height

    I'm considering building an 6X10 hoop run. Approximately what would the center height be if I use the 16' cattle panels? Anyone with hoop run experience?
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    a mill in my neck of the woods?

    To the Nevada BYCrs, Is there a feed mill in the Reno NV. area?
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    Jersey Giants

    Does anyone have experience with Jersey Giants? Are they winter hardy, good egg layers, are they a suitable dual purpose bird, broody, calm demeanor? Are whites much different than blacks(other than color). Any info at all would be appreciated.
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    Dust bath ingredients

    If I use ashes in my dust bath mixture, does it matter whether they come from a fireplace or a pellet stove, or even a garbage burn for that matter? Also, is the ratio equal parts ash, DE, and sand?
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