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    *POLL* Barred Rocks vs. Rhode Island Red

    My flock of 3 BR and 2 RIR are 1 year old. Within the last month the RIR have become mean to the BR's not sure if the are going to survive the summer or go to freezer camp.
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    How To Prevent Frostbite?

    Boiling point is when a liquid turns into a gas. Freezing point is when a liquid turns into a solid. Vaseline is normally a solid. I think what the Vaseline does is it keeps the water from contacting the combs.
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    What type of feed do you provide?

    Dry crumbles free choice, as soon as the grass turns brown they will get fodder daily, they free range for an hour each day and then come in for treats, either BOSS or mealy worms.
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    Do you need to have food and water in the hen house over night?

    Food no, water yes. If something happens and you are not there to let them out in the mornings it is very hard on them. If for no other reason think of water in the coop as a safety measure. You should always have some fresh clean water available at all times.
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    Extremely weak hen unable to lift head or move around

    Cedar shavings are not good for chickens get rid of them and use pine.
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    Dumbest Things People Have Said About Your Chickens/Eggs/Meat - Part 2 : Chicken Boogaloo.

    I want them.
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    Here is day 2 and day 7 of my fodder, the chickens loved it Someday i will figure out how to do this so it looks right.
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    Barred Rocks: Hens or Roos or One of Each?

    Both cockerels, at 13 weeks you have to look real hard to see a comb on a pullet.
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    Hen or Rooster?

    You walked out the door, so did the guarantee. LOL That is a rooster.
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    All of my wheat is molding no matter how much drainage I have. I spread out the seeds as thin as I could without being able to see the bottom. On day 2 add a half teaspoon of baking soda to a cup of water and let the seeds soak for about 5 minutes. I have not had a mold problem with mine...
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    Why is my pet Buff Laced Polish hen attacking me ?

    I have to agree with bobbi=j. Your chicken is trying to establish the pecking order. There are threads on BYC to change her habits,
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    Just got back from the feed store, 50 pounds of wheat for $7.67. I'm sure the chicks will love this.
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    New to Chickens, from a backyard in NC.

    Welcome, There is a lot of good information floating around here at BYC.
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    Hi. Thought I should join the state thread. I'm out in the west. lol.
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    Fixing up an old coop and I have some questions!!

    Easiest way to keep the water clean is to convert over to chicken nipples. There are lots of post on them. It doesn't take long for the chickens to figure out how to use them.
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    Newbe to this site

    Hi everybody ! New to BYC but not to chickens. I now have eight 10 week old chicks. 4 barred plymouth rocks and 4 rhode island reds. they were all pullets but now 3 of them have turned into roosters. So I guess we will be having nuggets before to long as we are not allowed roosters in town.
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    Covered coop & run designs, why are the coops always on the end?

    Designing a coop is a big project at least in the mind. In the end its what works for you. My only suggestion is, because the coop will be in the "front" yard, try to make it complement your house so it doesn't look gaudy.
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    Built the Coop, Run and have the Chickens... Now What?

    The coop looks great. Just relax and enjoy, They will tell you if they need something.
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