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    Ok to hatch eggs fertilized by sibling rooster?

    Wondering about interbreeding. I am ready to start my spring hatch, but am having trouble finding Ameraucana fertile eggs in my area. I do have hens and a rooster that were from the same hatch, and either full siblings or half siblings. Can I hatch these?
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    Joining new pullets/cockerals to established flock

    I know that when I was raising up my current little flock, I read that I shouldn't feed the young pullets/cockerals calcium before 16 weeks, or so. Of course, I started them on laying rations after that age, and keep oyster shells available as free choice. But, I have some new chicks that I...
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    composting pine shavings

    My darling husband has expressed concern over our using pine shavings in the coop. He tells me the shavings take a lot longer to compost, and actually USE up nutrients in the process. Anyone have any comments/ideas about this? He wants to use wheat straw.
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    Nipple waterers vs regular watering

    I have the nipple waterer inside our coop, and the chickens do know how to use it, I see them working on it every morning as I am walking out to open the coop. However, as soon as I open the coop door they ALL rush out like mad-chickens...and rush over to the regular watering thingie I have...
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    Hoppy chickens

    So, I have a new little flock of chicks, 11 that are 6-9 weeks old. They are so cute and I've enjoyed watching them grow. One in particular seems to 'love' me, always hops up and tries to sit close to me when I was watching them over the brooder. Now that I have them out in the coop, this...
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    Can new chicks use the watering cups?

    Hi! I will be getting my chicks in a few weeks and am trying to get everything ready for them. I have ordered the watering cups, but am now wondering if the baby chicks will be able to reach over and activate the lever. Has anyone used the watering cups for new chicks?
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