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    What is best breed for backyard flock?

    We are hoping to get a few backyard ducks. Our options are Pekin, Rouen and Muscovy. In the area I live there isn't much available to be shipped or otherwise. I am wondering what people suggest as being the best breed for the backyard flock. We are wanting decent egg layers and foragers as...
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    Moving our Hens??

    To make a long story short, we were forced to remove our birds from our yard and placed them into a local CSA coop. We now are moving to an agricultural zone and were planning on bringing our birds back home. Recently we have discovered that the birds at the CSA are carrying lice. I believe...
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    We have to get rid of our chickens!

    Our town's bylaw officer came by to issue us notice to remove our chickens. Our neighbor complained. Our three year old son is devastated, he's been crying for 30 minutes. Is there any way backyardchickens.com can help me find which of my neighbors views my BYCPage in the last day or two? We...
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    Urban Setups... looking for ideas and advice!

    I am wondering what setups people have who live in urban areas with an average 1/4 acre lot. If people could post some photos, I would love to get some inspiration. We have a setup already but now have concerns about them getting out of the yard over the fence since they are able to hop right...
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    open area roosting ideas??

    We recently added 4 BR's to our family and have a coop and run with a section of our yard fenced off for the birds. I have seen small ladder type roosts made and set against the fence and also putting a simple 2x4 or something in the corners. Does anyone have some other ideas for free...
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    What's all the racket about?!

    This is my first time ever raising chickens and I was quietly pulling weeds in the vegetable garden when my Mom whom was visiting said "the chicks (4, 6wk old BR's) are making an awful racket over there." I ran over and boy were they ever! They were running after each other jumping, flying...
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    Digital Scrapbooking.

    I was just curious about who may be getting into digital scrapbooking? I use a program called My Memories Suite by Polaroid and really enjoy it. I am curious what other programs people may be using and how they are enjoying it. Also may be a great way to share ideas. My fishing page is...
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    Just wanted to show off my new babies!

    I am a first timer with chicks... I got 2 week olds to make it easier on myself (I also have 2 kids under 3yrs). We have 4 barred Rock Hens... we hope all Hens. We set them up in a dog crate for a brooder and so far they are happy little babies. SO CUTE!! I just love them. Why did I wait...
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    2 week olds not roosting

    We just received our first 4, 2 week old chicks (BR's) and I guess I am not sure as to what behaviours are normal for baby chicks. They seem to want to sleep on the ground and not roost. Is this normal? Should I encourage them to roost by placing them upon the board? Maybe my board is too...
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    Stray or Feral Cats... a threat??

    We are getting 4 backyard chickens in 1 week, Barred Rocks. We recently had a neighbour come to the door and her kitten had run into our yard. This got me thinking... what if the chickens had been back there? There are no feral cats in our neighbourhood that I know of and I have only ever...
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    ventilation... what to use for roof ventilation?

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of ventilation we should use for our coop? The coop has one small vent in the front but thats it. We are hoping to install some sort of ventilation on the roof and possibly adding a vent or two in the back as well. Was wondering what type of roof...
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    fence width... could they fit through?

    We are getting 4 barred Rock Hens and are hoping to let them free range our yard. Do you think they could get through our fence posts? They are just under 4" wide. Here is a photo of the fence.
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    Can the average large size Hen fit through a 4" fence?

    We are getting 4 Barred Rock Chickens and would like to allow them to free range our yard. I am wondering if they would be able to get through our fence posts that we have surrounding our pool. The spacing is just under 4" wide. Here is a photo to help you see it.
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    introduce Dog to chicks... yes or no?

    We are going to be getting 4 BR chicks in the beginning of July. We have a 6 year old Standard Schnauzer Dog as well. I am wondering if I should introduce the Dog to the Chicks or not? It will be very simple for me to keep them apart but I do think the Dog would be gentle. We used to have a...
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    Ordered my Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks!!!

    I simply had to announce somewhere that I officially ordered my first 4 chicks, 2 wks old. I chose BPR's because everyone seems to have wonderful things to say about them. I am super excited to get chickens! they will be urban chickens but one day I hope to move onto some land... oh the good...
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    Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks

    I am planning on "adopting" some BPR's and am wondering when they are able to thrive outdoors? We have a coop and run but I am not sure when they will be able to go outdoors. I have read plenty on the subject and most places say 4-6 weeks for chicks to go outdoors (when their feathers are...
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    Canadian Newbie!

    Hello to all! I am from a small town in Ontario, Canada right across the pond from Detroit, Michigan. My Husband, our 2 children (1 and 3) and our 6 yr old Standard Schnauzer Dog have recently decided to adopt some urban chickens for our yard. We live in a suburban area and are on a quest to...
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    What to put our coop on (grass, mulch, blocks)???

    I am very new to the chicken scene. We plan on getting 4 Barred Plymouth Rocks in about a weeks time and have recently purchased our coop and will be setting it up in the yard this week. I have seen pictures of coops on blocks, wood, grass, mulch, chips, etc. I am not sure what we should use...
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