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dirt....ha,ha! Great! Nail trimming...something I'm afraid to do! I'd rather do AI!!! No blood involved if it goes wrong!

Were yours on sand? I can't tell. I wouldn't want to do AI either, but if there were some pretty birds....well....

Oh, alright thank you! I have my runs completely covered. That still doesn't keep the rain from running in though. Unfortunately, the ground does get damp. Would sand be a good choice to put in the run?

Quote: Can I ask why they need to be kept dry? Is it because of their foot feathers? AI, huh? Something new to learn

Thank you all! It seems that the biggest con is there foot feathers. I had silkies and polish and they ended up being positive for MS. I don't know if they were carriers when I got them or if they picked it up at my place. They were healthy for several months and then problems started. They...

Quote: Thank you for the response! I will keep them as dry as possible! Good to know!

I am starting over with my flock. I am very interested in bantam cochins. I would like to know if they are a healthy breed. I know there are some sickly breeds out there. Apparently I had two of them! I want to start over on the right foot! Any help/thoughts would be appreciated!