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    Sex of eggs

    Hi All I was watching a show about reptiles and the sex of babies several varieties of reptiles and birds is determined by temp. I was wondering if anyone has tried this with chickens by using lower temps or higher temps at the critical stage to see if there is any difference in percentage of...
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    Singing chickens

    My grandson 4y asked me today when the chickens will start singing. We have been feeding the chickens songbird feed, as a treat every afternoon. Hence the question. I told him that he just has to listen to them very carefully, and he will hear them singing. They make beautiful music, especially...
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    Molt

    Was wondering about causes of molting. Temp change, stress, change in food, time of year, breed etc. Do all chickens in flock molt at about the same time? Duration for molt. What factors are involved in duration. thanks
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    Chicken run

    How high does a fence need to be keep birds from flying over? My mother (who lives next door) does not want birds in her yard. She complains about the birds getting into her flower beds and the poo she always manages to step in, shes 83 years old and doesn't see the poo until its to late.
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