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    Coconut Pulp/Cocofeed

    Does anyone have a source for coconut pulp in bulk - like 50lb bags? I suppose the health food store might have some coconut, but I didn't know if there was another option? I've seen the hens raised on cocofeed for sale online, but not the feed . . . Seems like a good source of protein &...
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    Reintroducing Injured Bird to Flock

    First, I want to thank all of you for your so very helpful posts on how to help an injured bird! One of my Buffs got attacked by a bird of prey - I actually saw it happen so I ran out with my gun - bird of prey ran off and my buff was still breathing, though bloody. Turned out she had a few...
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    Broody Buff on Eggs: HELP!

    I have 20 hens and a rooster and one of my buffs went broody and we have let her sit on them in the coop nesting box. Dd is VERY excited and now I realize I have no idea what I'm doing. After lots of eggs being broken and other hens getting in and laying in the box, we are down to the wire...
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    Help!

    Ok, I moved to a new place and I am just getting organized! I "inherited" 8 layers and a rooster with the property. I bought 15 chicks, which are now 4 weeks old. I only have one coop, and it is large enough for all the chickens, when the little ones are grown. I have actually had the...
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    What time do your hens lay?

    I'm inheriting some hens and want them to be free rangers. The owner said that they don't finish laying until 1 or 2 in the afternoon. This was surprising to me because I always assumed they did this early! Is this normal? I don't know anything about chickens! Do I need to wait until they...
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    Now I need coop/pen help!

    Ok, I am moving to a new place. I will be inheriting a regular coop, room for 25 birds, up on blocks with an attached, (uncovered) run. (She's leaving me some hens, but I am going to be getting some more chicks next week.) The run, of course, has no grass. It is not covered. The lady said...
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    Hello Friendly Chicken Folks!

    I am new here, this is my first post. In two weeks I'll be moving to my new house, where the owners are leaving me 6 laying hens and a rooster! I am very excite, but I have never had chickens or even been around chickens before! Also, based on the info she gave me, I'm not going to get...
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