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  1. mattdog1995

    Do my girls need light in their coop?

    Thanks guys
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    Do my girls need light in their coop?

    Hey guys, I have a big shed with nest boxes inside that im using for a coop. This is rather new and their are no windows or anything so its pretty dark on the inside. There are two big double doors on the back for me to get in and a small door for them to get in. Do they need some light while...
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    Rooster is making my hen bleed!

    About a week ago I got four new hens from an auction and put them in a pen with a rooster i already had. The rooster and the hens are near the same age i believe. Anyway theres one of the hens in particular that my rooster loves to aggravate. Of course he is a horny birdbrain like most roosters...
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    Thirsty Hens and Nasty Hens ! Explanation ?

    I went and gave my hens some more water this afternoon after they ran out because it has been really hot here ! (eastern NC) But anyways i was watching them and they would drink a whole lot then a few minutes later they would be walking around then like "spit up" or spit the water out all over...
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    What do duck eggs look like in comparison to chicken eggs?

    One thing you should probably already know is that they dont lay the same as a chicken. Ducks lay a clutch in the spring and thats it. They are very protective and i personally dont see the need in eating them. They only get a clutch a year so dont ruin it. . Im thinkin the eggs will probably...
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    how often do i change coop nests?

    It all depends on some different things, if they are spending any time in their besides laying eggs (pooping) then probably more often. But if not i would say 2-3 weeks. I have easy access to pine straw and its free ! plus the chickens love it ! easy disposal and easy gathering ! Like you said...
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    3 Teenage Roosters ! So many issues ! :0

    Thanks you Guys !
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    First Egg ! Then /: well ....... Help ?

    I was out in the pen this morning and saw one of my hens lay thier first egg ! I Immediatly got it from underneath her. Was that the thing to do ? Then two more layed an egg on the ground instead of getting in the nest boxes? and they ate them before i could grab them. what should i do ...
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    3 Teenage Roosters ! So many issues ! :0

    They also crow throughout the day ! hardly ever stop !
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    3 Teenage Roosters ! So many issues ! :0

    I have 3 mixed roosters almost 1 year old now. I hatched them out last summer along with 16 others and 2 turkeys. They are the nicest things ever until lately. When they were small I would hold all of the bitties about everyday, take them out of the brooder and "play" with them and whatnot. To...
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    Nesting boxes? Hay and straw not available, what to put in them?

    I know you said your in the city but you may have access to pine straw. it works fine, thats what people always told me to use. my hens love it.
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    finally finished!!! heavy pics..... 4 breeds..4 runs pic heavy!!!!

    WOW! Thats great! I wish i had that much time and supplies!
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    Chick Starter? What Else? Please help!

    When should i stop feeding them chick starter? And when i do what should i start to give them? Do they need grit? Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks!
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    Medicated and regular chick feed....

    I personally dont medicate if I dont see a need.
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    Man at feed store said i need more protein?? How??

    Thank you everyone for the information!
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    Man at feed store said i need more protein?? How??

    I went to the feed store the other day to buy some more chick starter for my chicks(4 weeks) and my turkeys(6-7weeks) but he said that my turkeys probably need more protein, what can i feed them for that? Is there something i can buy? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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    Moved our young Lav Orps out.

    Cute!!
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    The Chicks Adventure's Outside!

    First of all it has been about ninety to one hundred degrees here for the past month! Gosh! So i have been having to wait till about seven at night to let my 3 week olds outside in their little pen. There are 16 of them and they have a coop and run for when they get older but i got a small cage...
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    first time in the yard???

    Well im not entirely sure but, mine are about 3 weeks old and i took them outside yesterday for the first time. I had to move their cage into the shade because they were panting heavily. You just want to watch for that. It is the funniest thing the first time you put them outside! They just...
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    Ahhhhh!!!!

    I am so excited! My chicks are a week old! I have 16 of them and most are already starting to grow in their feathers! Is there anything that i need to know?
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