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    Coturnix in PA

    Hey All!! I'm considering raising some Coturnix quail this spring and I'm starting to put together some information about how to keep and raise them. Everything that I've found so far says that they have to be raised in a covered pen (which makes sense) and they need a higher protein feed but...
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    Nest Boxes for my coop....

    Hey All! I'm working on plans for my chicken coop and I'm hoping that my hens will start laying soon (they are about 5 and a half months now) so I'm thinking I want to put in some nest boxes.... My question is... how big do the boxes need to be??? These are standard sized chickens. I'm not...
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    1st time for freezer camp... A little worried!!

    Hey All!! I've got 2 Cornish X that are just about ready for freezer camp... I'm thinking next Saturday. Sooo, I don't have killing cones so I was considering just hanging the chickens up by their little feets on the clothesline pole and slitting their throats... Is this a good idea(ie - is...
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    Incubator Question...

    Hey All! I just got a FREE incubator with an egg turner in it and I was wondering how I should test it to make sure it's gonna work? I don't have eggs just yet but I'd like to figure out whether or not it'll actually work and hatch out eggs!! Should I just throw a thermometer in it and see if...
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    How many roosters per hens?

    Hey All!! I'm gonna get some more hens, and I'd like to know how many hens a rooster can service? I'm considering getting 15 barred rock hens and 15 buff orpington hens would 1 rooster be able to service them? Or should I get a couple and separate the two types? Thanks!! Lauren
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    What would I get if I crossed...

    Hello!! I was thinking about trying to raise a sustainable(ish) flock that would be good for both meat and eggs. But, on one hand, I don't want to take forever to raise the meat birds, on the other hand I want something that's better than Cornish Xs (don't really wanna have to repurchase EVERY...
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    Chickens and Crickets...

    Hey All. I'm not sure if this should go here or in the chick raising section... BUT... Can you feed chicks (like 3.5 week old ones) crickets?? I'd like to try it but didn't know if they'd be too big (the crickets that is!) Should I get the smaller crickets at the petstore or will they be OK...
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    When do Aracauna/Americaunas start laying?

    Hey All I got 8 Aracauna chicks today from my local Tractor Supply and I was wondering when I can expect them to start laying? I know it probably isn't exact and I realize it's a little early but I'm a little excited!! LOL Thanks for any tips!! Lauren
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