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    Quail pen

    So I have been looking at the quail pen thread for a while and noticed the majority of the birds were kept on wire. Is there a reason for this? I was wanting to keep mine similar to my chickens. Which is an elevated coop with a run underneath. Is this an ok way to keep quail in this kind of...
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    Wanting to get ducks and have a couple of questions

    So I have been thinking about getting ducks for a while(khaki Campbell's) and have been trying to figure out a good setup. Here is what I was thinking I would build a big predator proof run for them. This Is where they would spend most of here time. In it they would have a shelter, there food...
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    Silkie rooster questions

    So I just recently went to the fair and looked at all of the different kinds of chickens there. This was the first time I had ever heard a rooster crow and was surprised about how quiet it was. Then I heard a silkie rooster crow and it wasn't loud at all. So my question is are silkies generally...
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    Hawks and ducks

    I know hawks can be a big threat to chickens so I keep them in a run during the day but what about ducks. Would a hawk bother them.
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    Daily duck care

    So I am thinking about getting two or three ducks either pekin or khaki Campbell's. I have heard they are more work than chickens which isn't surprising saying how easy chickens are but i am wonding how much time they need every day.
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    Guinea watch dog

    So I heard that guineas protect the flock from predators is this true? Also how loud are they? I heard they where very loud. One more question could I just have 1 if they lived with my chickens.
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    When can they go outside

    I have four barred rock pullets that are about three weeks old. My question is when can they go out inside there coop. I live in nc and it doesn't drop below 65 at night.
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    Chicken germs

    I am new to chickens and the guy I got them from said that they could carry some diseases. So I try to wash my hands after working with them. My question for you guys is what are experiences with chickens making people sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    How to protect against hawks

    So when my four barred rock pullets grow up I would love to let them free range in my fenced in 1/3 acre backyard. Unfortunately we live in front of a big marshy pond which is home to several different hawks. I would love to know if there are any ways I could protect my chickens besides putting...
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    Pet dog protector

    So I just got my four barred rock pullets I would like my pet dog (half lab/half hound) to be outside with my chickens. She has killed a couple of bird in the past but doesn't seem to bother with the chickens. My question is how do I train her to not mess with the chickens? Ps: she is very...
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    Chick handling

    So I just picked up four barred rock chicks they are about two weeks old. I really want them to be tame and friendly what is the best way to accomplish this.
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    Best beginner chicken

    What do you guys think is the best beginner chicken it will be strictly egg laying.
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    Vacation

    I want to get some laying hens but I was wondering if I could leave the hens/eggs while on a weekend vacation?
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