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    Mother hen or not???

    I have a banty hen that is sitting on non fertile eggs and I just picked up some baby chicks from the feed store and have them in a brooder in the kitchen. My question is can I move the banty from her hiding spot in the garage to the brooder in the house and will she accept the babies ? It has...
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    Need Help With A friends Hen

    She just started showing signs of slow mobility and her comb has drooped over and starting to turn a dark color. She is around 8 years old. no other hens appear to have any problems. Could this be just an age problem???
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    Should I Collect The Eggs Or Leave On The Nest ?

    I am trying to get either of my hens to set. I am leaving the eggs in there nest hoping they will figure it out. Is this a bad idea? If after a week and still nothing can I still eat the eggs? Both girls were laying 2 eggs a day until last week and one has quit laying, so I'm hoping she will be...
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    WHEN THE "CHICKEN BUG " BITES AND GOES ALL WRONG

    THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU JUST CAN'T SAY NO TO HAVING MORE CHICKENS... http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/friendswood/news/eat-more-chicken-pasadena-police-collect-chickens-from-apartment-complex/article_55ddc9be-3a28-55f6-a54e-cee2b56394e2.html?mode=story
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    Question: OSB ROOFING INSTALL

    I just realized that I put the sheathing upside down on my roof. Typical man (didn't read what was written on the boards)...lol Will this be a problem with moisture from the inside of the coop? I am not worried about the outside, since it will be covered with felt paper and rolled roofing.
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    Question: Ice...Is it good for your chickens ???

    Out of curiosity, I threw an ice cube in the run yesterday and the roo went straight to it and started making his noises and the hens came a running and then walked away... but he would wait for the ice to melt and start drinking it off the grass, and then wait and come back in a little while...
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    QUESTION: What is a good size for nest boxes???

    I am getting ready to make my nest box, and wondered what depth I should make them. They are 2' wide and will go toward the outside of the coop so we can access them from outside the coop. Here is a pic of where the nest will be. The squares on the back wall. there is going to be 4 for about 10...
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    My New Feed and Water System.... Investment $5.75

    On my way to the feed store today I stopped Sherwin Williams paint store and ask for two five gallon empty buckets with lids. Clerk just gave them to me at no charge. Thanks Sherwin Williams on Spencer highway in Pasadena, Texas. Then I stooped at Autozone parts house and picked up two 7 gallon...
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    Help Me Figure Out What My Rescue Chickens Are

    Can anyone help me figure them out... I just love the Black one, She has the best temperament and quite a regular layer. The white ones came as a pair. Kind of weird looking birds, even have feathers on their feet.
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    Cluckville Hen House - Under Construction

    MY FIRST TIME AT BUILDING A CHICKEN COOP Roof is on and fenced in run is up and the girls are moved in. Still have to finish the nest and ramps and also trim around doors and windows. Finally caught the roo after two days of chasing it around the yard. And he is taking good...
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    Morning Chicken World....My Rescued Chickens

    My next door neighbor has 2 hens and a rooster that he can't take care of and has already lost a rooster to dogs. My yard is fenced in but is only about 4 foot tall. So today I will be building a coop and a small run. I was raised around chickens and have been wanting some chickens and I guess...
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