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    Blister Beetles and Toxicity to Chickens

    See the attached link re Blister Beetles from poultrydvm.com: http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/cantharidin-poisoning#:~:text=Blister%20beetles%20are%20insects%20from,chickens%20and%20can%20be%20fatal. I would like this group's thoughts on how you eradicate your blister beetles? I have...
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    How Deep Do Chickens Dig?

    I keep reading that chickens dig deep holes, but I can't see that they are deeper than 12" or so. So, what is the deepest I can expect? I'm trying to figure out how to keep gophers out of the run, while also preventing digging predators, but at the same time giving the chickens space for their...
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    Moving Chicks to Open Air Coop - Bedtime Related Questions

    First time newbie with four female chicks expected in June (blue australorp, lavender orpington, buff orpington and golden laced wyandotte) and three females expected in August (salmon favorelles): . Where I live in Southern California, the average temp is 72 degrees, sunny, but summers/falls...
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    Orpington Perch Size/Height?

    I've read that having perches up too high for large breeds, like orpingtons, will possibly cause bumble foot, with their heavy weight coming down hard from high perches. So, how high is just right for orpingtons? Also, do they like square shaped perches (2x2s) or round shaped poles? How many...
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    New from Ojai, CA

    Hi, I'm new. Planning on chicks in a few months. Clueless. So I joined, hoping to learn. Thanks! :jumpy
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