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    Question re Meat Birds and Breeds

    I would like to raise chickens for meat production and eggs. The only local farm here has the Sussex for sale, but only the hens. If I get a different breed for the male (for meat production), will this be a problem if they're not the same breed (i.e., if they male bird is not a Sussex)? Will...
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    Cedar Litter for Rabbits - Can I use it in a Chicken Coop Instead?

    Is it possible to use cedar litter for the nestboxes and floor of a chicken coop? I'm trying to find a litter option for egg laying chickens and the most economical option I can find is cedar litter traditionally used for rabbits. I cannot afford hay or straw. Can I use rabbit cedar litter for...
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    What to do with meat chicks when it rains?

    Howdy all, I am still investigating my options for raising chicks as a meat source. I was told that I can keep them in a tractor if they're meat birds, however I'm wondering what I should do when it rains. I can understand that a henhouse can protect egg laying birds, but what about meat birds...
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    Question on Ducks and Male Hatchlings/Population Control

    Hi BYC Folks! I'm a long time lurker and decided to delurk with questions re ducks I'd like to keep in our yard. Hubby said I'd be crazy to get a mail and female duck for the home (as a meat source to reduce our food costs), as I wouldn't be able to keep up with the reproduction. I have a...
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