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  1. M

    plants for flock?

    What are some good potted plants that I could put in the run for the flock?
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    Muscovy Ducks

    Anyone keep Muscovy ducks with their chickens? I've heard they are great for fly control, and lay fairly well, too. I've heard they don't require a water source as much as other duck breeds, anyone have any advice? Will a baby wading pool be sufficient within the run?
  3. M

    hanging a head of cabbage

    I've read in numerous places that you can hang a head of cabbage for treat/entertainment. What type of rope/twine is best/safest?
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    Help! The kids are fighting!

    We have two chicks that are 2 weeks old, and three that are a few days old. The elders took to the littles quickly. This morning, the two older ones starting fighting like crazy, one drew blood on the other, gouged a hole in the neck! We separated immediately for the day. Tried to put the...
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    Broody crushed baby! HELP

    This is Broody's first time, and we had 4 eggs under her (large Cochin), the first just hatched assumingly in the middle of the night, and she smashed it to death. We also have 2 additional eggs in an incubator, and both are fertile, but only at 5 days, the eggs under her are at 18 and 17...
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    Is it time to live with the adults?

    Our chicks are 9 weeks old, and the past 2+ weeks have been living in their "coop within a run" transition home. Which is a coop from TSI within the adult chickens' 40' X 50' run. So they've all been able to meet and interact with each other somewhat. When is a good time to let them out to...
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    Egg Eaters ... oh no!

    How do I stop the flock from eating eggs?? We thought initially that several of the hens had all but stopped laying ... not true, I've caught them several times now eating eggs! We have one rooster, and 6 hens and apparently they're all loving fresh eggs suddenly now! They have oyster shells in...
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    What on earth is this?

    Can anyone tell me what this is? Found on the edge of a nesting box.
  9. M

    When can chicks make the move?

    We currently have 4 chicks in a 5'x2' trough in a room in the house. 3 weeks old we wanted to move the entire brooder out into the garage and put a heat lamp above them. how long until they can be transitioned to an enclosed coop/house within our chicken run to start introducing to the adults...
  10. M

    Nobody puts Baby in the corner!!

    Why are my hens suddenly laying their eggs in the corner, on the floor, of the chicken house? All nesting boxes are cleaned every day, even put fresh bedding in them.....
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    Wry neck?

    What are the symptoms? Our hen keeps cocking her head sideways and almost upside down! She's eating, just acting odd. Just noticed last night when it was time to put them up, she was fine all day. We kept her separated from the rest overnight. This morning she's still doing it, although...
  12. M

    where to buy bulk BUGS!

    Where can I buy bulk bags of crickets/meal worms? Tractor Supply, although a great place with lots of our needs for the farm, has got to be the most expensive place!
  13. M

    Dancing in the rain?

    Is it normal for chickens to be out and about in the rain?
  14. M

    Looking for hens/rooster in Northern KY

    Hello, new here, but looking to buy 3-4 hens and a rooster. Northern KY area
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