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    Starting Over

    Someone got into the coop and got my chickens while I was gone over the weekend.I have shot 5 coons in the last week,so I'm guessing it was one.Now I have to start all over.RATS!!!!!! Kevin ps 6 hens 2 roosters and they were just getting close to start laying.
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    New Coop!!!

    Well I got my new coop done,so chickens are out of the garage.Now to get them trained to go in the coop at night.Took me 40 mins last night to round up and catch them to put them in.A raccoon dropped by to see the new place and didn't get in so that is good.Couldn't get a shot off to whack...
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    Cleaning a bird

    Got a rooster that needs to go.3 pecks and he is out!! Has a attuide problem.Killing not a problem,,hang by feet,slice throat.Let bleed off,then what??? Get the guts out??? Or you pluck first after dunking in hot water.Not ever done birds.Deer and pigs,ok.Great being a newbie.Have a few young...
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    Wet Chickens

    Anything to do to make their life a little better?.Be raining here in OhiO since forever.Wet ,cool and damp.Been putting the lamp on them for a couple of hours after dark to dry them off and give them some warm.Not fully grown yet.Been a tough spring here!!!! Kevin
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    Injured Chicken

    Not a big one yet but not small either.A hawk got one of mine and this guy got away.The hawk was going for 2 .Anyways,Was OK after the attack[saturday afternoon]came home from work today[tuesday].Just not with it.Got a few scratches on it.Was ok even this morning.I seperated her and down in the...
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    Need some Cheep Chicken Coop Plans

    Of course I don't want a major investment at this time.Need something cheep that I can move around[12 to 15 birds]Have a 3 1/2 acre yard,so free range when I'm outside[hawks and bad guys around]Thanks for the help!!!!Kevin in OhiO!!!
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    New guy question

    I just bought some chicks from RKO.Doing fine,eating and all.Overcast and 50's.To early to let outside???Tomarrow nicer.Keeping them inside at night till it warms up.Lamp on them for warmth in the basement.Thanks!!! Kevin
  8. ketcham

    Hi!!! From Ohio

    Hey!!! Glad and friend told me about this site!!! I hope to be raising chickens in no time.Got some run of the mill chicks tonight,they are calming down and eating all ready.Coup and run to come.Still chilly up here in NE OhiO!!!Kevin
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