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    Deep litter done right

    I started deep litter several years ago using the methods that everyone claims to have had success using. It' didn't work for me, it smelled clumped/matted was a ton of work and didn't look like I was doing my chickens a service by using it. I tried straw first and noticed that it made a thick...
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    Nest Box Curtains and hidden nests

    I heard that curtains on the nest boxes are beneficial for the hens. I was skeptical but my wife wanted me to put them up because they are cute. I did what every good husband would do to keep the quality of supper where I like it. My wife cut up an old sheet and made a few curtains. I hung...
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    Nest box size, Does size matter?

    I have Black Jersey Giants and during my research on nest boxes I saw several articles that talked about larger chickens needing larger nest boxes. I took a grow your farm class at the local extension office and brought up the topic. One of my classmates said she had Jersey Giants and all her...
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    chicks not wanting to drink after being shipped.

    I got some chicks today and followed the directions from the hatchery. Dipped the beak in water, made sure the water was 98 degrees. None of the chicks were interested in drinking. I sprinkled some feed crumbles on the floor and they started eating but no drinking. Several hours passed and still...
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