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    Where, oh where, is the experts list?

    How do we access the spreadsheet that has the names of members willing to be tagged for specific questions? Can that be made permanently on the front page?
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    If you have to bug out with poultry!

    I found this article helpful! https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/flock-preparedness-for-natural-disasters/
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    What’s your BYC expertise?

    Hello everyone! It would be great to have a list or cheat sheet on who the knowledgeable ones are in the forum on any given subject. For example, who has knowledge and experience in common medical issues, coop design, pest management….. you get the drift. That way, if some posts a question, and...
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    What am I seeing in the chicken pasture??

    Can anyone identify this animal? We are in central NY. The chickens are safely locked in the coop for the night.
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    Joys of Learning!

    https://www.farmsanctuary.org/news-stories/joys-learning-seeing-chickens-as-someone-not-something/ What a terrific article!
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    Green water in waterer!

    Hi all! Using tested well water (no e coli, no choliform) in 3 gallon chicken waterer. Sitting in the sun, the water turns a little green and the sides of the base turn slimy over the course of a few days. I am cleaning it constantly. Our well water is hard, naturally. Is the water no good? Or...
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    Apple trees in the run

    Hello all! We had planted 3 small apple trees 2 summers ago, then decided this spring to move the chickens into a new coop and run area. Their new large run area now has 2 of the trees in it. The trees are growing apples for the first time this year! I read that apple seeds can be bad for...
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    Flock sitter needed for 2 wks or so, upstate NY

    Hi there. We are looking for someone who lives locally who can help flock sit while we’re away taking care of mom. We’re in the Cobleskill - Sharon Springs area. Pretty simple & straightforward care. 5 hens & 1 rooster, all shy & harmless. Thanks for getting back to me here!!
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    Rooster breed: Heinz 57?

    Hi everyone! Any guesses? His name is Big Red. His cone used to be bigger, but lost it in a fight with neighbors rooster!
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