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    Need some roosting help

    I have a carport that 2 of my vehicles are parked in. Since it is covered & high in the air... it is lucrative to my guineas to roost on top of my rig. You see the problem with this I'm sure. How do I get them to find a better spot? Would an owl decoy work? My Toyota's paint job would...
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    How many of ya'll actually do this with your chicks?

    Most people advise you to leave your chicks in the bator for at least 8 hours before moving them to the brooder. How soon do you take 'em out?
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    Golf ball theory for egglaying?

    Do any of ya'll have golf balls in your nest boxes? I've heard of leaving a couple in each nest box but wouldn't this cut down on egg production in some hens?
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    L@@K ---- Little Giant Incubator for Sale on eBay ---- L@@K

    I have a brand new, in box Little Giant 9200 still air Incubator for sale if you're interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200231781220&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=010
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    Teach me about molting...

    I'm still pretty new to raising chickens & was wondering if you all could share some info about molting. How long does it last? When does it start? I've heard that it affects egg production. I really don't know anything about it.
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    Incubator got to 104 overnight... any advice?

    Hi guys. I woke up early this morning to find that my incubator was sitting at 104 degrees. I'm guessing that it was that warm for about 6 hours or so. How likely is it that my eggs are cooked? I am so upset; this is my first batch & I was really looking forward to them.
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    PECKING HELP FOR A NEWBIE please

    I have a new flock of RIRs & they like to peck/pluck/snatch the feathers off of one another's backs. I've been told to make sure they have plenty of room... I ASSURE you they do. My question is... "How do you stop the cycle & get them to re-grow their feathers?"
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    Advice for free-ranging?

    I'm wanting to let my gang out of their coop for a couple hours a day but I've never done it before. Do they know to go back inside or will they just run off? What time of day is best? How long should they stay out? Yep, I'm brand new & have no idea but I hear that they should get out & see...
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    Timeframe for fertilization anyone?

    My hens haven't been with a rooster for quite a while & I just introduced them to "Cranky" (a RIR that is the size of an EMU). How long does it take for gals' eggs to become fertile for hatching?
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    Expensive Incubators!

    When I was in high school vo-ag (about 12 years ago) I bought a still air incubator for around $26. Now that I'm back in the chicken business I thought I'd go find another one since... around here things get lost or tossed without any remorse. I went to 6-7 farm supply stores to find that the...
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