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    Fall and Winter in Northern Ca

    Hi everyone, with today being the first day of fall, I can't help but wonder If there's anything in particular I should do for my girls. In the winter the overnight lows can get as low as the 20's and during the day it can be in the 40's. This will be my first winter with my girls so I really...
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    Chicken's comb

    Being a new chicken mom, I worry about every little thing that comes to my girls. With that being said this evening I noticed that there was dried blood around my 15 wk old chicken. I just for in from cleaning it with a wet rag. To my knowledge I have noticed them pecking each other but I did...
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    Question on behavior and itching

    Hi everyone, I have a question about chicken behavior and itching. I've noticed that when I allow my girls to roam they run around which is I assume normal but often they charge each other and the feathers on their head gets all fluffed out. What does that mean? Another question has to do...
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    Apple Cider Vinegar

    Hi everyone, I read that apple cider vinegar is good for the chickens. How much ACV should I use in a 1 litre bottle of water? I just bought a soda bottle converter as the waterer I currently have is galvanized steel and from what I understand ACV will cause errosion to the water. Thanks, Rania
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    Lawn maintenance question

    Hello, every spring I use weed and feed on my lawn in my backyard. Now that I have chickens, I'm not sure if it would be a wise thing to do. Does anyone know of a safe and organic way I can fertilize my lawn with out causing any harm to my chickens? Thanks in advance. Rania
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    What is the best way to use D.E.

    Hello, I'm a new chicken mommy-see introduction. I just purchased food grade D.E. to prevent lice or mites on my chickens. i have read that people mix it in with the feed or sprinkle them on the chickens. What is the best way. I have a 12lb feeder and for keeping track of how much I have...
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    Hello from Concord California

    Hi everyone, I'm a new chicken mommy to four gorgeous chickens. 2 of the are a Buff Orpintons-going on 13 weeks old and two or Easter Eggers going on 11 weeks old. The Buff's are Lucy and Ethel and the Easter Eggers are Wilma and Betty. As I said, I'm a new chicken mommy.. Any tips and...
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