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    Avian Flew

    Does this flew pass on in the egg? What are the chances of getting infected day old chicks. Does it matter what part the country the chicks come from assuming you can find them.
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    Large Capacity Range Feeders.

    Large capacity range feeders\ Pros: Cons: How to use: Lets hear you're thoughts so we can learn and make a decisions on their use.
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    Up to roost.

    We are trying to grow some organic eggs for the market. The chickens are free ranging and will rush to the coop if ANYTHING scares them.. . The coop is an old converted 3 stall horse barn with an enclosed walk where the nest have been built. Roost have been built in the stalls and the walk is...
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    Nipple waterer

    What is the youngest age a chick will accept the nipple source?
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    Happiest at bedtime poll?

    There are many different cats. There are many ways to skin them. Witch is the best for these? An explanation of your reasoning would be appreciated too. JBTcajun
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    Tractor Use

    My chicks are in 1 tractor near the house. Soon I will be getting more tractors and Hens that will be in the field to free range. Will they return to the tractor they were trained in? Will they defend from birds that belong in another tractor? Can the tractors be kept in a line about 10' apart...
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    Salmonellae free Hatchery???

    I was ordering some chicks and asked them to come with NPIP paperwork; I also discussed how hard it was to find guidelines about becoming certified Organic. The next day the hatchery called stating that they were not certified Salmonella free and could not provide that paperwork. The...
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    Donkey

    Will a donkey protect a flock like it would a calf? I am considering playing with some free range chicks for eggs for the farmers market. You know have to do something in retirement. I know a dog can be trained to not chase the birds but I don't know how to train them and looks like one slip up...
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    Light ?

    Seeing a $8.00 15' solar rope light at Harbor Freight I made a impulse buy; witch I don't normally do. Now is the wrong time to do my research but hell its 8 bucks and cost more than that to go back to get one. The question is will it create a problem for the chicks if there is light in their...
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    Carton flyer

    Don't know it this is the correct thread for this, kind of works with egg laying. One of my girls is laying now soon the rest will follow. The best part of chickens like gardening is giving away the fresh wholesome goods. . Does anyone have a flyer they include in the carton when giving away...
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    Lock em out?

    My chicks are about 10wk now. The have been in the tractor since about week four. For the past week the tractor door has been left open for them to start ranging. If they leave the coop it is never more than 5 feet or so, then they rush back in. Should I lock them out to get them to start ranging?
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    Rain who cares?

    My chicks are about 6 wk old and mostly feathered. They have been in the tractor about a week. Still running the light at night though I don't know why. The coop is dry, the run has 2 covered areas and middle open. Opened the door this morning thinking they would hit the feeder and water between...
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    Bugs from the filter

    Right now there are many love bugs and assorted flying bugs getting caught in the pool skimmer. Would it be harmful to feed this to the girls?
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    ? . ? how do I

    Our temps are running in the 80-90 during the day and dipping into the low 60 at night. Chicks are in the run at will from when the due burns off till I put them up at 7:30 pm.(by then they are bedded up together outside) The girls are 4.5 wk old and been in outside cope 4 days with light at...
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    Hi all

    Stopped in to introduce myself. JBTCAJUN living in south Mississippi. 55 retired Male Many years ago used to keep about 100 free range on the farm. Now have 7 bitties. Made a chicken tractor from scraps around the place (aint pretty but safe for the chicks) This way we can let them out when...
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