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    Pump recommendations?

    Hello, I have a small pond for my ducks, approximately 60-70 gallons, and would like to set up a DIY gravel filter system. Can anyone recommend a good pump? I want something that will be durable, and relatively energy efficient. I will probably set it up on a timer to run a certain number of...
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    Run square feet per Muscovy?

    Hello, I'm thinking of getting some 'Scovies, and I'll need to build an enclosed run for them to be in most of the time. I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb for the number of square feet per bird, similar to the 10 square feet per chicken rule... I plan to let them out of the run from...
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    Another square foot per bird question...

    If I build a coop that is completely open to the run on one side, how do I figure out an appropriate square footage per bird? I know the rule of thumb is 4 sq ft per bird for coop and 10 sq ft per bird, for run. But if the coop and run are basically all one space, does that mean I need 14...
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    Quietest dual purpose rooster???

    Reading some of the threads about everyone's favorite breeds got me thinking about the flock I hope to have someday soon. We want about a dozen hens of various breeds. The list isn't firm yet, but so far I am thinking: -Black Australorps -Barred Rock -Americauna/EE (either one or both)...
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    JM Hatchery's "Colored Rangers"

    If I raise Colored Ranger chicks from JM Hatchery, will they breed true? If so, what color eggs do they lay? (curious) In my research on the Cornish Crosses, I determined that they are not the birds for me. So, I am trying to find a good meat bird that I could create a flock that would...
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    Can meat birds and layers eat the same food?

    Planning to get some chickens for the first time, and trying to figure out the best way to have a "dual purpose" flock. I would like to be able to keep all my chickens together in one coop and have a variety of breeds represented. I'm thinking 10-12 hens and 1 rooster. Can I feed the same...
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    Hello from Clovis, CA...

    Hello to all. I found backyardchickens.com last week, and have been reading info on the site & forums daily ever since. I am new to chickens and all of the reference and knowledge here has been great. Thanks for providing such a valuable resource to us newbies. We are a family of four in...
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