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    Moving 11 hens to a new-larger coop......any suggestions how to do this with as little stress as pos

    I have 11 hens that are about 1 1/2 years of age (and one 3 month old chick being cared for by her mamma), they are currently in a rather small coop which is fine for now as they only go in to lay and sleep. With winter on it's way (I live in southern Minnesota) we would like to move them to our...
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    Movable run for geese and ducks...any suggestions?

    I am in need of some ideas for a movable run for our geese and ducks. They are a few weeks old and have eaten the grass to nothing in the run we have for them. I have been searching for ideas on a movable run so they have access to new lawn every day (maybe my husband won't have to mow the lawn...
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    Broody hen's egg hatched today..now what???

    Ok all you chicken experts out there my broody hen's egg hatched today, what do I do now. The nesting boxes are 4 feet off the ground, how is the little chick going to eat and drink? Do I put mamma and baby on the coop floor or do I leave her be? We have 6 other mature hens and a rooster, are...
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    Large wound in my hen's side, what should I do????

    Went out to the coop for nightly chores and found one of my hens with blood on her side. Upon further inspection I found a very large (about the size of my palm) open area under her right wing. My guess in one of the boys was having too much fun with her and ripped her side open. I can see her...
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    Fighting Roosters, what to do???

    My 2 roosters George (buff orpington) and Jose (production red) are 9 months old and have grown up together. We have 7 hens too. They have always gotten along and George has been top dog as he "matured" first. Over the last couple of days Jose has been attacking George running him into the...
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    When to start rationing feedings for broilers (meat birds)

    I read somewhere that broilers are only suppose to be feed for 12 hours a day, but I don't remember at how old to do this. If anyone has an idea at what age I should start this process or if I should even do it at all I would love to know. Thanks in advance for the help.
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