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    Quail housing, will this work?

    Hoping to get back into quail egg production :) I have an old raccoon cage that's wire on all sides, 6x6x4. Considering turning it on its side and putting some sawhorses or something under it to raise it off the ground. Would that work? Is 4ft enough for the quail to boink without killing...
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    Pinion / De Winging, is there a better way?

    I'm starting a flock of 300 egg layers in Nov, and considering having them de winged. Now, please hold off with the knee-jerk "That's cruel!" I hate the idea, I really really do! I always want to raise animals in the most natural way possible. That's why I want to raise the hens free-range in...
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    Layers that don't fly much??

    I'm looking to replace my layer flock. The birds will be in a free- ranging set up with 4 ft Premier electric poultry net as their fence, and a mobile coop to sleep in. What breeds are the best layers, but don't fly too much? I'm open to sex-links, Production Reds, RIR, BR, Leghorns, pretty...
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    MG in flock. Trying to be responsible....

    After a month of sneezes & frantic research, I think my flock has MG. I can't describe the distress this has caused me, both financially and most emotionally, so I won't dwell on that. But I want to be responsible; so am destroying the entire flock. My mother's turkeys, and the quail will...
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    Four out of five ROOs?!

    Just hoping I'm wrong.... I got 5 Lavender Orpingtons 3 months ago. After giving them a long hard look tonight, I think that FOUR of them may be roosters! And the fifth is a midget, there's something wrong with it. Any chance that this is just how Lav Orp pullets look at 12 weeks? (they all...
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    Feed Nerds! Opinions wanted re: whole grain feed recipe

    I'm brand new to the whole grains feed thing, but after a lot of research, I really want to give it a try. Hoping someone can offer advice on what worked for them, and how well their chickens laid while eating the whole grain diet. Don't want to skimp on nutrition for my girls!! My laying flock...
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    A Lurker no more! Central CA girl

    Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for years now, but I FINALLY got my own account :D I've had chickens for about 8 years. Currently have a flock of ~250 layers (EE's, Australorps, Andalusians, Wyandottes, Cuckoo Marans, all hatchery quality) and project meat bird crosses. I sell...
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