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Back in 2010 I took my kids old wooden swing set, and converted it into a chicken coop. For the most part I used recycled wood (I am not a conservationist just cheap) Over all the coop has worked out wonderfully. I have had the coop and chickens for almost 7 years now. I would like to know if...

I need to ask if the way I am handling my chicken droppings is appropriate. I have 3 hens and I clean out their coop about once every two weeks. I take the droppings and wood shavings (About 50 / 50 ) and place them at the bottom of my fruit trees. I have been doing this for about 4 months. I...

I know that many people who log-on are farmers and work in agriculture. I need some help understanding the best way to grow an avocado tree. My friend gave me a small potted avocado tree (About 3 feet tall) I have planted it and it seem to have taken root and is growing (About 4 feet now) Here...

My Barred Rock is brooding. All of my chickens lay in the same box. I want to push her out and grab the eggs. Will this hurt her or stress her. Will she fight for them? I do not want to hurt her but need to get the eggs.

I have three dogs (Chiwauwau, Terrier and poodle) I would like to try to let my 3 month old chicks roam the yard with my dogs. Does any one have any suggestions on how to approach this. If you have any pictures of dogs and chicks co-existing please post. Thanks

I am almost done building my coop. Should the water and feeder go inside the coop or outside in the run.

My chicks are six weeks old. I have been using wood shavings (1 inch thick) for bedding. Will I always need some type of bedding for the floor of the coop or can I stop using it?