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    WeldedWire - Know this, it's important!

    THIS IS IMPORTANT information because retailers are not distinguishing the difference between two uniquely manufactured products and how they perform. This information applies to anyone with a welded wire fence. I went to my local farm store today to pick up some Welded wire fencing, 6 feet...
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    ⠀ Free Range ONLY, no feed???

    First, I have raised chickens and currently keep 50 laying hens. I am by no means intending to neglect the basic needs of any animal, nor am I some heartless moron. I'm educated on caring for chickens- but I've only ever learned of one way. Secure Coop & run. I want to know if free ranging...
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    Ingenious Ideas- Post Pictures Here!

    If you have a clever idea, or you've found a creative solution to a common problem, post a photo here!
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    Heated H2O Smurf Hut, by EastmanEggs

    My progression: 1. Water dishes. 2. Water trough. 3. Water bucket with undermount nipples. 4. The Smurf Hut! Midwest, IL. Cold winters freeze the water, hoses, buckets, and spigots. My best setup so far: "The Smurf Hut" features: 55g drum on blocks. Chicken nipples undermounted. 250W...
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    Extension Cords Burn Down Coops!

    Extension cords don't burn down coops: people who overload them, or the outlet they originate from, do. Be sure to check the rating on your extension cord!!!! Cords are made with different insulation materials, wire material, wire gauge/ thickness, and also length. *** Length decreases cord...
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    EMERGENCY- HELP!!

    I have a RedStar at 13 weeks. Found her in the corner, very low energy, possibly dehydrated. Both eyes kept closed, even when handled - all other spook as I have 40 and they are not handled as pets. Black dried 'crust' from 'ear' area. The local weather dropped 15 degrees this week - kept...
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    Quad Cities IL/IA

    Anyone near the Quad Cities also keeping chickens?
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    Simply the best Brooder. (Beginners look here)

    First, here's what you're looking for in a brooder (place to raise the chicks): 1. Enough space for the birds, feeder, watered, and a small perch. 2. High sides so they can't fly/ jump out 3. Safe place to clip a heat lamp 4. Poo-proof, we don't want a messy floor beneath the enclosure. I have...
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    Rescued Birds - what are they?

    . I responded to a craigslist ad for chickens for sale. I drove to the house, very dumpy, (13 dogs, 8 cats, 2 turkeys, 20 chickens, racoon, and more poo than Ive seen in any horse stable, ever) Besically this lady is an animal hoarder. After a 45 minute drive to get "Arucanas and BarredRock" I...
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    Fry Pan Fetus!

    Yikes! I never want to see a fetus/partially developed yolk in my frying pan, who can answer the following: 1. How far can a fertile egg develop at room temperature of 75 degrees, and how quickly? 2. Does refridgeration delay, damage, kill a fetilized egg's development? (I hear people...
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