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  1. Karen711

    My Dirt Chicken Run

    Hey everyone, Just need a few ideas hopefully. My chicken run is dirt at one end then they can walk under the coop to the other end which is feed and water and I have put down rock to help keep it cleaner. The dirt end is so boring for them as far as foraging goes. I hang things for them to eat...
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    Black spots on my chickens combs

    Anybodys thoughts on my chickens spots would be greatly appreciated :)
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    Black Spots on My Chickens Comb

    I have seven chickens and two have black spots on their combs. If it's pox is it serious?? Or is there something I should do?? First time chicken owner and this is second issue I have had. I posted the other one as well but hoping for some info about this too please. Any info is sooooo...
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    Sick chicken??

    Hello, any information will be greatly appreciated. My Speckaled Sussex Charlotte was getting pecked in the rear by some of the other chickens. I picked her up and took a peek and there was blood there!! I noticed one dropping with blood in it as well. I put her in the coop with the door closed...
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    Chicken feed

    Anyone having issues with earwigs in the feed?? My feed is in a tin garbage can and they still get in to that and into my PVC pipe chicken feeders so annoying.
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    I don't have a compost pile

    Hello I'm sure some of you don't have compost's just as I don't. However I am looking for ideas of what to do with all the chicken poop?? Any information so much appreciated :)
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    Chicken Salad Seeds

    Hello Can anyone tell me where I can buy Chicken Salad Seeds?? I've seen them somewhere along the line but can't find them now. Would really like to get some going for the girls :) Any & all info appreciated
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    Clipping Chickens Wings

    I have my girls in a fixed completely enclosed run but would like to let them out into a fenced area in the yard when I'm out there but I am worried bout them flying over the portable fence then over the 4' chain link fence around my yard. Do many of you get their wings clipped?? I can't do it...
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    Chicken Tractor

    does anyone feel guilty about their chickens in a bare dirt run?? My girls have a nice new coop and enough room in their run for the 7 of them......... However I still feel bad for them. I am an animal lover and want them to have a nice place and not be bored ect. I dig them up weeds and give...
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    Ovation???

    What is Ovation all about??
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    Beans to sprout

    Hi there Where do I buy mung beans or others I can sprout for my chickens?? I read the ones In the grocery store are dead & wont sprout?? Any info appreciated
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    Chicken Manure

    I don't have a compost so am wondering if I can put the chicken poop straight into the garden?? I don't want to just have a bucket of poop piling up lol Any info is appreciated.
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    Feed & Water In the Coop???

    When I let the girls out in the morning they run for their food & water :( Should I put both in the coop at nite as well?? I was hoping to avoid this but feeling bad :( Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks :)
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    Automatic Coop Door Opener

    Hello guys Can anyone tell me if you have an Automatic Coop Door Opener?? If so what One and Are they easy to install?? I'm trying to have best of both worlds lol Be able to stay out past dusk ect. All n any information will be great Thanks Karen
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    Edited by staff

    Why does it say this at the bottom of some people's posts?? Is there staff that actually read every post??
  16. Karen711

    Sand in the Coop

    I had used sand in the brooder and found it very difficult to keep it clean. The sand was compact and not easy to see the droppings as the sand was dark. The only sand I can seem to find that is dryer and lighter in color is sandbox sand but have read that's not a good kind of sand to use. I...
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    Coop too close to our backyard patio!!!!!

    Well I am just worried sick now. I am first time chicken owner and my husband wants nothing to do with it. I think I made a HUGE mistake having the coop and enclosed run built ( can't be moved) too close to our house & backyard patio. It is off to the side of the backyard but really only maybe...
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    Chicks Moving out to the Coop

    I have read a few different things on when chicks can be moved to the coop. I am clear on the 6-8 weeks old is fine, it's the outside temperature I'm wondering about. I have read it should be 65 degrees before they can go out to the coop but then read 50 degrees ect. Any input would be...
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    Chickens Pooping

    Is it true that when you hold a chicken they won't poop??
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    Oyster Grit

    My chicks are two weeks old almost and I'm wondering if they can have the oyster shell grit?? Or if they need it yet?? They seem healthy, happy & content in their brooder for now With their crumble and some plain Greek yoghurt here n there. Thanks for any info :)
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