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  1. Alyssa Bates

    Extending egg laying by not using light in winter?

    This might be a very stupid question but I've been wondering if for quite some time. I've read that shining a light within the coop during the winter will encourage hens to lay eggs during the colder months. I've also read that most chickens stop laying eggs after about three years. If you...
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    How to manage 3 birds

    Hello there! I have been researching Australorp chickens in preparation for starting our own flock this spring. Our city only allows up to 3 chickens. The more I learn about chicken behavior, life cycles and care, the more I'm coming to realize that 3 is a fairly difficult number to work with...
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    Two Australorps?

    Hi! I am looking to start with backyard chickens this spring. We are looking for chickens that will be calm/kid friendly (as far a chickens go), be good egg layers, and can tolerate our cold Minnesota winters. After doing a bit of research and reaching out to several experienced chicken...
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    Winter Coop Setup and Care

    Hello! I live in Minnesota and will be starting with backyard chickens (Australorps) this spring. I plan to have a coop/run that we can move about our yard during the spring/summer/fall. During the winter, we plan to have a more stationary setup for the coop closer to our house. I have a few...
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    ⠀ Chemically Treated Lawn

    My husband and I aren't looking to start backyard chickens until the Spring of 2018 (we live in Minnesota). Right now our lawn is chemically treated by a lawn service. My plan is to discontinue the service after this fall, and not have any lawn service starting in 2018 (so essentially that's...
  6. Alyssa Bates

    Pawhut Coop Kit

    Hello! I am doing my research before starting our own backyard chickens in the Spring of 2018. I would like to purchase and assemble the coop and run in advance, and keep it in storage until we need it next spring. I am not as handy at building things from scratch as I'd like to be, so I...
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