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    Eggs

    How long are eggs good for? I have been just taking the eggs from the nesting boxes and keeping them in the garage (about 50 degrees f) without washing them. Would it be better to wash and refrigerate them? How long are they good either way?
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    Cracked corn

    My father grew up on a farm and said in very cold weather they would give poultry cracked corn in the morning and night because it helps keep them warmer? Anyone ever hear of this? We are having a cold front of 0 degree farenheit temps this week. The coop has no drafts but it does have the vents...
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    Grumpy ladies

    My chickens are 20 weeks. The last couple of days I notice them pecking each other. One must feel so sad because she doesn't even want to go in the coop at night. I have found her trying to sleep on top of the run and in an apple tree. What can I do?
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    First egg on Labor Day!!

    I have 7 chickens all 17 weeks and 3 days. My australorp laid her first egg on labor day. She has laid a tiny pullet like brown egg every day. The eggs are very cute but will they get bigger? I was expecting medium sized eggs at best.
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    Roo or pullet?

    This chick is 5 weeks old. I'm thinking Roo. What do you think? The comb on this one is a lot bigger than its sibling of the same age.
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    Coop ideas

    Still working on the chicken coop. I dont have a roof on the run. Do you think it is necessary? I do have my automatic coop door. It opens and closes at certain times. I love it. Now I just need some paint and to finish the laying boxes.
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    Introducing new chicks

    I have 4 month old chicks and 3 week old chicks. When/how should I start introducing them? I have tried to put them all outside together but the older ones just ignore the littles. Suggestions? Thank you
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    Roo or pullet?

    I had 2 eggs hatch last Wednesday. Are these Male or female? I think the longer feathered one is a Roo. What does everyone else think?
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