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    Green Tomato Varieties-- wHY should I grow them? Which do you recommend??

    I grew the green zebras last year just because they are kind of fun. They did well, were prolific and the fruit was juicy. They're not hard like unripe tomatoes!
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    Coop ventilation on 8'x8' coop

    You most likely need more ventilation. Surprisingly enough, even for winter. This is a great guide: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-coop-ventilation-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop
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    Puppies and Chicken Poop

    Thanks. We were able to visit them the other day. They are just 3 weeks old now, so we have another five to wait. They are totally adorable. One is fawn colored and the other is brindle. I have the ability to separate part of the yard for the dogs away from the chickens, and will do...
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    Winterizing questions

    So, I wanted to share this as well, in case you haven't seen it. I learned so much from this page on ventilation. It's really excellent: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-coop-ventilation-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop
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    Winterizing questions

    Hi there. Here in the PNW we don't have to worry much about it getting too cold. So, do NOT close off any of your ventilation holes. You may have to even increase the ventilation if there is any condensation inside the coop when it gets cold. From your pictures, it looks like your birds...
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    Puppies and Chicken Poop

    Thank you for the responses. I will ask the vet. I've never had a boxer mix before, nor have I had puppies at the same time I've had chickens, so I'm trying to consider all the ways I need to puppy proof the house and yard. The list is long! I do have the ability to keep them on one side of...
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    Puppies and Chicken Poop

    In 8 weeks we are going to have two Boxer/American Bulldog mix puppies. When they are young, are there health risks to the fascination dogs have with chicken poop? My last dog, who died earlier this summer at the age of 15, was a yellow lab with an iron constitution so I never worried about...
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    Is my chicken egg bound?

    I can't tell you for sure, but generally speaking the growling and puffing up is definitely broody behavior. If she was egg bound, she would be feeling unwell, off by herself, tail down.
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    Ulcerative Colitis

    I'm very sorry to hear what you are going through. I'll tell you what I know, which isn't much. I won't presume to give advice. My sister had ulcerative colitis decades ago. She was very, very ill. They ended up doing emergency surgery to do a colonectomy and a partial illeostomy. She...
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    New born kittens potty training

    Momma should be with them until she is done nursing them. I've been warned against clumping litter before as they supposedly lick it off their paws and it can cause blockages? That's what I've heard anyway...
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    First Egg!!

    OH, congrats! Best tasting egg you'll ever have You could switch them to layer feed now, or mix it in with what you have, and/or add oyster shell or clean crushed eggshell on the side to what you are feeding now until it's gone.
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    hi new friends!

    Dang. That is not cool. For starters, I'd be calling and getting pretty upset with the guy who sent you obviously unhealthy birds! But then again, they are probably better off with you. It's my understanding that once you actually see worms in the poop, that the infestation is well...
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    When I put the girls to bed and close up their coop, do I put the water/food in with them or leave i

    Good question. As long as you let them out it the morning, it's pointless to move the food and water in there. They won't eat or drink during the night. Closing the door to the coop at night is a matter of security. I do it, for sure, but leave the window open (the opening is covered with...
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    My chickens losing baby feathers and juvenile feathers

    It's very normal to have one or even more "mini molts" during their first year. You're correct in that it's not a full blown molt.
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    BYC Member Interview - Speckledhen **UPDATE 01-01-21 page 8**

    Lovely to learn about you! Beautiful family and birds. And your picture is great
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    Baby Sparrows in Backyard

    If it were me, I would call the Audobon Society for advice. Raising tiny baby birds is tricky. Good luck.
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    First egg questions!

    It is very normal for the first egg to be small. You just fry that little thing up and enjoy it!! Generally speaking, they will start out small and grow over their first laying season. That being said, you might also end up getting some big double yolkers! That will put the family in their...
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    What is in your veggie garden?

    Wow. Sounds great. I just have three raised boxes, so I have strawberries, some peas, black beauty zucchini, lots of tomatoes, some hot peppers, Walla Walla onions, garlic, a tomatillo, one winter squash, a mystery cucumber, and a couple of baby gherkins.
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