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    When to integrate younger birds?

    My current flock is: 1 RIR, 2 Ply Rocks, 1 Orp, 1 Ameraucana, 2 Wyandottes, 1 Black Sex Link, and a RIR roo who was supposed to be a she. They are between 17 and 21 weeks old and we are just getting our first eggs. The roo has found his crow and his testosterone and now shows typical...
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    Which breed layed a speckly brown egg and when can the chicks join the flock?

    Our first egg (sorry no picture) was small, perfectly shaped, very hard shelled, and medium brown w/ some white speckles on it. I have a Buff Orpington age 19 1/2 weeks, 2 Barred Rocks age 18 weeks... the rest are 16 1/2 weeks and are Wyandottes, RIRs, Ameraucana and Black Sex Link. My guess...
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    Newbie-tips on keeping run and coop clean, minimizing smells

    I grew up on the farm and so very familiar w/ barnyard smells but I am trying to be considerate of my neighbors and the nearby business. What is the best way to keep the odor to a minimum and keep the run and coop clean? I saw a great idea to put a shelf of sand or "Stall dri" under the...
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