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  1. IrishFarmGirl

    Roosting Chickens

    Alright, here is a pic of my chickens tonight.... They have plenty more spaces to roost, but this is the only "soft" spot. Should I add more hammock type things in the coop and take some of the other stuff out? I know it's not because they're too cold (it was 92 F here today), but that...
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    Dust Bath & Free Ranging?

    So, all of my chickens free range during the day and are in the coop at night (though, to be honest, they're hanging out in the coop during the day lately because it's so hot outside). Do I need to provide a dust bath for them or will they get enough rolling in the dirt while they're outside? I...
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    Adding Nesting Boxes Soon

    Warning - newbie question ahead!! So, my hens are getting to be about the age where I'll need to add some nesting boxes. I've got the design and spot all laid out, but how do I keep them out of them until it's time to lay? I don't want them roosting so I can add them after they start laying or...
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    Hen or Roo? - Light Brahma

    So, we got two brahmas at the beginning of the season...a light and a buff. They're beautiful. We named them Thelma & Louise. Unfortunately, the more we see, the more we think Thelma might be a roo. He/She makes this weird sound...not quite a cluck, not quite a crow. Any help would be greatly...
  5. IrishFarmGirl

    Hi there!

    Hello all! My name is Autumn and I live with my boyfriend and 2 kiddos in Oregon on 5 acres. Our little farm is growing by the day, and I'm super excited that we've started keeping chickens. Currently, we're brooding 10 chicks. While I hope they're all pullets, I have a sneaking suspicion...
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