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    How to build a coyatie proof coop?

    Hi. I have coyate around my house. And I know they come rather close to the yard, or are way in the back. You can hear them howling at night. How would I got upon builing a coop coyatie proof? Are there anyways to deter them?
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    No fan in incubator?

    Hey. I'm making a home made styrofoam incubator and I'm wondering if its okay not to have a fan in it? Also am I going to want to poke holes in the side that can be filled to adjust heat? And lastly can anyone direct me to good instructions to make a simple egg turner? Thanks,
  3. AppleCrisp

    Show me your coops! I need ideas!

    I'm possibly going to be building a coop in the spring and I want to see some coops so I can get some ideas! So post your coops! Also what would you do to make a great coop? Any tips to make mangement easier? And what would you like to avoid when making a coop? Thanks!
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    What do you do differently when incubating duck eggs?

    Hey! I was reading up on incubating duck eggs from chicken eggs. I did all the research for chicken eggs cause I am going to be incubating some only to find out that you need to do it differently. So it looks like I'm doing two different batches. hehehe So how do I differently incubate duck...
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    Where to find a incubator?

    Hey! I'm going to be incubating some eggs soon, and I need some help. Can I find a decent bator for around 50$? I've tried craiglist, kijiji, and buysell and nothing. Now I'm going down to the states (I'm in Canada) for a few days and we are going to Fargo, and will be passing through...
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    What kind of window to use?

    I'm looking for a window for my future chicken coop, but I need one that can hold heat but affordable... I was just wondering what everyone here uses for windows and if they would like tp post pics of their windows. Thanks
  7. AppleCrisp

    Can eggs be shipped over the boarder from U.S to Canada?

    Hello. I was wondering if hatching eggs can be shipped from the U.S to Canada. I'm just looking if that I make a jump to chickens, I want to be able to hatch me some silkie eggs and I can't find any here. I know a U.S hatchery probably wouldn't... But if you bought over ebay then could you...
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    Incubator help?

    Helllo. I have been thinking chickens for a while now, talking to my parents about it and such. But just recently thought about hatching my own in incubator. I was kinda thinking it could be a project for my dad and I as he grew up on farm, had a career in agriculutre, and just loves that stuff...
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    Can you teach a "old" dog new tricks?

    Hi. I have a 4 yr old collie. She knows how to come, stay, sit, lie down, but can I teach her new tricks? Her re-calls a little bad so I want to work on that. Also if I can and ideas on what to teach her? I'm thinking a basic shake-a-paw. I have all summer off, cause schools ending so I will...
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    What farm animal would you suggest?

    Hey. I've always wanted some sort of farm animal whether it be a chicken, pig, cow, horse, sheep, goat or alpaca. I've decided I'm gonna try to convince my father to maybe let me get some sort of critter. Our property is 5 acres, we have 2 empty acres. I am looking for an animal(s) that only...
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    Show Cattle? Any info?

    Hello. I have some questions about show cattle. I found some area's near me the I can put a cow or two on for a little less then a dollar a day. I went to a agriculutre fair and watched the cattle show and enjoyed it. I have some questions about it though. What breeds do you show? What...
  12. AppleCrisp

    Predator Proofing?

    Hello. I might be getting chickens soon. I want to build a coop and a run. My problem is we have coyates in the area. How can I keep them away and out of the coop? I don't really want the chickens to invite the coyates to loiter around my yard :o lol. Any ideas would help, and what would be...
  13. AppleCrisp

    Any one have Sheep or Goats?

    Hello. Does anyone have sheep or goats? I am interested in them as pets, if I got sheep I would shear and sell their fiber. I'm not sure which I would prefer tho, so if you can give me pro's and con's. I would be interested in getting about 3 or 4. I was thinking a pregnant female adult, and...
  14. AppleCrisp

    Hatchery Help?

    I was talking to my dad saying I wanted to get some chickens, particularly Silkies. And I have no darn clue where I could get a few, so I suggested ordering from a Hatchery and the one I was suggesting was in the states(I'm in canada) and he told me the chicks wouldn't make it here alive... So...
  15. AppleCrisp

    What to do when it gets cold? And I mean COLD! :|

    Hello. Where I am in winter it ranges anywhere from -20 to -45, I don't have any chickens yet... But I'm planning to. I just need to figure things out first. So when it gets to be -40\\-45 what can I do to keep these guys warm? I don't know if I would be able to put a heater in there due to...
  16. AppleCrisp

    Can I mix breeds?

    Hello. I might be getting some chicks soon(my first ones ever!) and I want to know if I can mix up breeds and keep them together. I really want silkies, and a couple other breeds. Is it okay to mix banties with standards? I think I might get 3-6 chicks and me and my dad will build a coop and...
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