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    Dog killed neighbor’s chickens

    This last Friday a little boy next door went into my yard to retrieve his football (whole other issue there) and let my dogs out. He told me of it right away and I started trying to track them down. Around 20 minuets went by when I heard two shots. My dogs came running home, covered in their own...
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    Are they big enough to slaughter?

    Here is a pick of the meat birds I’ve been raising. I’m not exactly sure on their age (stupid me, I lost track), so I’m wondering if they’re ready yet or if they need another week. This is my first time raising chickens of any kind. TIA! BE779A21-F240-4B07-AEFF-EDA303EAFDE7 by Kaycie Jones...
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    Is straw okay for litter?

    Hi everyone! I've been using straw for litter with my chicks. I got them a week ago, and I've changed out the straw once so far. Is this proper litter? Their stomachs look all crusty but not red or irritated. Is this okay? Or is it because the straw is getting wet from the water feeder? Not sure...
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    Raising meat chicks outside in winter?

    A week ago I bought 12 Cornish crosses to raise for meat (supposed to be ready in 9 to 11 weeks). I have an old wood garden shed in my backyard, and I've put them in there. I built a box out of 2x4s and chicken wire, put a layer of straw down, then stacked a bale on each side of the box to help...
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