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    A random rambling...how do BYC members define socialism?

    A hot topic these days. The word "socialist" has been tossed around like a rag doll over the past few months. So much so that it reminds me of McCarthy's commie rhetoric from the 50's. Talking about things lead to understanding, so let's talk about it. It could be argued that by simply...
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    Hatchery lesson learned from last year: Order now, don't wait

    If the poor economy had anything to do with the run on large hatcheries last year, this year could be even worse. More and more people are investing in a little 'self-sufficiency' every day. If anyone is planning to order chicks, especially rare varieties, you should probably claim your future...
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    Analytical maps of the election results. Red, blue......and purple.

    Check out this link: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mejn/election/2008/ It's a page of election maps that show more than just simple red and blue, down to the county level, reflecting the various degrees of the popular vote to one side of the ballot or the other. Interesting stuff. There's...
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    There I was, in the middle of the North American Solar Challenge!

    I wasn't in a solar car, though. Just a little while ago I was heading north on US 71 in western MO, and just north of Carthage I come up on this gaggle of vehicles with lots of flashing caution lights. I had no idea what was going on until I got around one of the chase vans and saw several...
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    Best breed for laying longevity as opposed to weekly production?

    I'm pretty sure some breeds 'turn off' earlier than others. I guess I'm asking if there is a breed that is known to lay longer than others? The amount of eggs per week is less important to me than the number of years a hen will lay. I'm thinking of building a large chicken run between 2 long...
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    Strange little wild bird, sad story.

    Today I was at a friends apartment. As I was walking up to the building this bird flew by me, really close. I thought it was strange that it got so close, but then it landed right next to me and started chirping/squawking with its mouth wide open. My friend comes out and there we were, being...
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    Hatchery RIRs vs. private breeder RIRs?

    Are there differences? If so, what are they? Thanks.
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    Ecovillages? Intentional communities? What in the world?

    Has anyone heard of these things? I was Googling self-sufficient, self-sustainability topics, etc... and came across several links about ecovillages and intentional communities. They struck me as kind of weird, yet kind of cool at the same time. Does anyone know anything about...
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    Has anyone ever just used dirt or sand in a brooder?

    Would plain old dirt or sand work as brooder litter for chickens? I mean, wild turkey chicks and other wild birds don't have fancy litter to run around on and they do alright. If a person kept the moisture level up so there wasn't alot of dust, and kept the poo spooned out or turned into it...
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    Chickens in a pumpkin patch?

    Where I live squash bugs are extremly prolific. So much so that I don't really know anyone who'll even have a zuchinni plant in their garden anymore. If a person had a big pumpkin patch, and didn't want to use chemical pesticides, could chickens be used to control the bugs? Or would they just...
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    Here's a link to some cheap shed plans for do-it-yourselfers.

    Hi everyone. I'm new to posting on this forum, though I've been reading it for a while now. Everyone here should give themselves a pat on the back for creating one of the friendliest and most informative forums I've ever visited. I've learned more from browsing BYC than from all the books about...
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