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    How to get rid of mud in the out door run

    I used a few different matetials, but I liked a grassy hay the best. I think the chicks liked it best also. I just toss in some sections of the bale, and let the chickens fluff it up and spread it around. Then every once and a while toss in some scratch. They love digging through the hay and...
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    New Hens in with the Old

    They still keep apart most of the time. The Reds now range about fifty feet. But still do not go onto the roost, sleeping on the floor. Will they ever take to the roost??
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    New Hens in with the Old

    O boy !! Forgot about the quarantine thing. Well too late for that now. They have now been through more than three full days together. The Reds seem to give the Rocks plenty of room, and they have lots of room to do that. I have not seen any evidence of fighting, "fingers crossed."...
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    New Hens in with the Old

    I have four Barred Plymouth Rocks that are two yeas old. Now I put four Rode Island Reds in with them. Not fighting, but are very weary of each other. How long until they become buddies? Will they ever share the roost, nesting boxes, etc??
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    Missing Feathers

    Thanks for the info, sounds like help is soon on the way. I felt bad for two of them in the summer. Their skin would be burnt a bright red, “ouch.” I enjoyed hearing the roosters crow, but the hens were taking a terrific beating. They are much calmer now and way more friendly. I let them...
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    Missing Feathers

    This spring the rooster knocked the feathers out of the back on some of the hens. They have been with a bald spot all summer. Got sun burn a few times, etc. The rooster has been gone since early spring, but the feathers still have not grown back in. Will these hens have these bald spots the...
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    fed spaghetti for the first time

    The first few times with my Barred Rocks was sort of crazy. They were shaking it and tossing it about. But then one or two started taking it in like they were old pros. Now they all seem to have the hang of it. Yes it is fun to watch them eating it.
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    Eggs safe shelf life ??

    The washing of the eggs. I have really never noticed dirty store bought eggs. Do they not wash them? Does the washing really make them go bad quickly?? I seem compelled to give them at least a quick rinse and dry. Just how dangerous is that?
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    Eggs safe shelf life ??

    How long can I safely keep chicken eggs. There are times I get more than I need, and other times not enough. I don’t want to take chances.
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    Breakfast!!

    Breakfast, yes there is something special about getting it from the little workers in the coop out back. Not to forget really fresh eggs that you know are from hens eating the feed you provide them. I also get satisfaction knowing my egg makers are in a comfortable coop. At times I feel like...
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    Rescued Barred Rocks

    I am not a chicken expert and I am not trying to sound like one. If you want to heat the coop there certainly is nothing wrong with that. I am sure the chickens will be happy and healthier with it. Heating should also cut out egg losses from freezing. The only problem I can think of would be...
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    Rescued Barred Rocks

    I live in just about the center of Pennsylvania and have Barred Rocks, two rosters and six hens. The coop is an old Milk House about fourteen by sixteen feet, with cement block walls, and concrete floor. Not insulated, not heated, but not drafty either. This is probably a bit large for eight...
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    Winter Eggs

    I thought chickens need fourteen hours of light to lay. I got the first egg from my Barred Plymouth Rocks today. The hen house is not heated and does not have a light set up for extra hours. Here in central Pennsylvania we are like most everyone near the shortest day light hours of the...
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    Potato Peelings

    I have eight Barred Plymouth Rocks and they do have things they will not eat. The other day my wife handed me some Celery tops. They ran to me like they always do when seeing greens. But after getting a beak full they quickly shook it out, then went about wiping off their beaks. They would...
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    Potato Peelings

    Thanks for the info. I knew I read somewhere that potatoes were a problem. We often have some left after meals. It just seemed a shame to toss what could be a great treat for the chicks. Now that is another recyclable we will put to good use.
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    Potato Peelings

    [I read somewhere not to feed potato peelings. Can someone tell be what is the problem with potatoes or the peelings??
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    Whole Corn ???

    I have access to whole kernel corn, shelled but not cracked. The Chickens seem to like eating the full size kernels. Is this a problem or do I need to get it cracked??
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    Would Someone Call Jack Frost?

    Hmmmmmm… I live in about the center of Pennsylvania and it has been plenty warm. But I am ok with it. I just know the winter will get here and by the end of March we will have had more cold than we wanted. I look at it this way, every warm day we get, that is one less cold day we will...
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    Dusting !!

    I am new to this chicken raising. What is DE ??
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