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  1. Nyna

    ugly legs...

    Do you think they have mites? They've been like this sense I got them and I thought it was normal until I read the other post. If it is mites, I can't catch them so can I do something else to treat it? I heard somewhere to paint diesel fuel on the roost?
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    Pictures of coop/hens : )

    Hi guys, I got a new camera. Thought I would show you all pictures. My hens are very camera shy though! This is the Coop Shed. Half chicken coop half tool shed and feed/bedding storage. It works nice. Inside the coop, I just added two more laying boxes and rearranged though. Dust bathing...
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    Will they use a doggy door?

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone ever put a dog/cat door on the coop? This winter I want them to be able to go in and out of the coop, but I wanted to try and keep the warm air in the coop as much as possible and the open chicken door may cause an awful draft. Do you think they would be scared of...
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    What am I?

    Is she Partridge Rock? She's a little over 1 year. Also, do the buffs look like they are crossed with something? Their tail feathers seem a bit dark.
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    How long are sat eggs good for?

    Did that make sence? Anyways, I have two broody hens. I was wondering if I forgot to grab the (infertile) eggs from under them for a day, so two day total, would they still be fine? They were hot! How long would a sat infertile egg stay good for before it goes in the fridge?
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    Ventilation in coop?

    Hi guys, I use a tool shed for a coop. It has one window and a big door. I cut their door in the big door. Anyhow... right now I leave the window open and I usually prop the big door open during the day for ventilation. But this winter I will close the window and cover it will plastic and keep...
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    Pro's and Con's of a rooster?

    Hi guys, I have 6 hens- a little over a year old. I don't have a rooster. I was wondering if I should get one. Would they be happier and safer? I wouldn't want a rooster that would make a lot of ruckus. I really don't want fertile eggs either. How long are the eggs still good to eat after they...
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    Prazidine and eggs...

    So I gave my hens some prazidine (sp?) in their water this morning because I noticed some round worms in a poo. ( I blame it on the barn cats). So I was wondering how long I should toss their eggs for? One week? When should I re dose them? Do I have to? I give them DE, pumpkins seeds, garlic...
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    When/How to Winterize?

    Well, it is getting pretty cool here in Montana! This will be my first chicken winter. I have a coup that is made out of 1/2 my tool shed. It has a cement foundation, electricity and a window. I am wondering how I should winterize. Should I insulate the walls or the door with anything? The door...
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    Itchy birds.

    Hi guys! I was wondering if it is normal that chickens scratch themselves all the time? It seems like they do it a lot. They mainly just kind of peck around their butt area and under their wings. I put DE in their coup and their dusting bathers, but I guess I'm not sure if it's working or if...
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    Natural Remedies...

    Hello all, I wasn't sure were to put this post, but I suppose it can go under cures... Well, I am so interested in natural remedies and supplements for my chickens. I have learned so much from this site! I add Organic ACV to their waterer and feed them pumpkin seed and buttermilk for worms, DE...
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    Free loading hen.

    Hi guys, you know I got this hen that must have laid some eggs (infertile) somewhere, and only comes around when she pleases, like every 2-3 days, spending every night out. One time she came by and I locked her in the coup for a day or so. Then I let her out with the others and she hasn't come...
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    Cat 'going' in dust bathers.

    Hi all, have you guys ever had a problem with cats pooping and peeing in the chickens dust bathing areas? Ohhh---- it drives me up the wall! I even had DH rotor till a little area by their barn and they still go where the birds like to lay. Is there any way to deter cats but not chickens?
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    She came home!

    Wow, you wouldn't believe it. Three weeks ago I had one of my year old girls just disappear during the middle of the day when they were free-ranging. No trace of her. No feathers no nothing. I called for her for about two days and finally gave up. I figured maybe a hawk snatched her up. I...
  15. Nyna

    Escaping under chicken wire-

    Hi! What do you guys put at the bottom of a chicken wire run? They are pushing out the bottom and crawling underneath it. I wanted something that looks kinda nice. I dunno. Any neat ideas?
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    How to make cracked corn?

    Hi! I am wondering if anyone has made cracked corn before? I have a whole bunch of fresh corn in my garden and I wanted to dry some and store it for this winter when they could use the fat to keep warm. Is it as easy as letting it dry and cracking it with a mallet or something? Would it stay...
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    Broody with no roo? Pic Added *UPADATE*

    Hi, I hope that is not a stupid question, but I have a hen that has been sitting on her eggs for two days now! I don't get it, she wouldn't get up to free range with the rest and wouldn't even get up for scratch. I am worried she hasn't eaten or drank water. I don't have a rooster so I really...
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    My girls don't like me!

    Hi everyone, I am so jealous of seeing these pictures of people hold their birds! I got 7 a month ago, they are last years hatch, and they won't let me come near them! They are getting better, they will let me sprinkle scratch next to them with out totally flipping out. But I try and talk to...
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    Quick question about DE...

    Hi all, so someone said that DE will not treat active internal parasites? Is that true? Also, if this DE is so wonderful how come the food grade stuff is so hard to find? I had to order mine from the internet and pay a hefty shipping charge, and this area is full of animal, natural foods and...
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    Natural cure for lice? Is it lice?

    Help! I just noticed two of my chickens have feathers that are broken/missing on their lower back. I just got back from the feed store and I purchased some DE and some Pick-No-More lotion that is made out of aloe, tea tree and coal tar. I haven't seen them picking at each other, but it was...
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