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    Midnight majesty marans

    I recently purchased some Midnight Majesty Maran chicks from my local Rural King store. I had never heard of this breed before and I can’t seem to find much information about them. They were labeled as hybrids so that generally means good egg layers? Can anyone educate me as to the origin and...
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    broody hen trickery

    Does anyone have experience tricking a newly broody hen by putting incubator eggs under her that are near ready to hatch? Will babies hatching under her break the spell?
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    horses and chickens

    We raise Clydesdale horses and I recently moved a group of mares to a pasture that borders a newly built chicken run. It was the first time the horses had seen a chicken and the first time the chickens had met a horse. As the horses curiosity got the best of them they cautiously approached the...
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    hawk attack

    We live on a farm so hawk sightings are not uncommon but they have never been near our house and barns. I recently decided to let my twelve week old chickens (mixed flock of Brahmas and Rocks) out of their covered run for the first time. It was about three hours before dusk as I wanted to see if...
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    Automatic coop door openers

    Currently building a coop for 20 hens. looking for the best (safest, most dependable, cost effective) automated door opener with photo cell. Would appreciate hearing your experience and recommendations.
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    new to chickens

    Looking forward to gleaning much information from you chicken husdandry experts. My first attempt was a disaster thanks to a band of coons. A new hen house(Palace) is under construction and nearing completion. Chicks arrive in May.
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