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  1. LizzzyJo

    Free Ranging: Animal happiness vs Risk of Loss

    I have had this topic on my mind recently. I have not had many predation issues **knocks on wood**. I understand that some chicken keepers would lose birds everyday if they were free. BUT - for those of us who have low predation, is free ranging better for chicken happiness than confinement? My...
  2. animalyodelers

    Liability insurance for selling eggs

    I have found a couple threads about this, but they all seem to be 2-3+ years old. I'm wondering if opinions have changed. I'm looking into selling my excess harvest (veggies, fruits, herbs, and eggs) at a local market this summer. I've already researched all my state/county/city laws and...
  3. barred2rock

    Disinfecting Shoes?

    I've seen it recommended numerous places that one should disinfect their shoes everytime they go out to the chicken area. Does anyone actually do this? What do you use as a disinfectant? I have one pair of boots that I were everywhere. I've never disinfected them. Am I putting my flock in...
  4. Revan

    Fabric - A warning to all poultry owners.

    Today, I learned a hard lesson. Fabric, and the dangers it poses to poultry. Loose threads and string look appetizing to chickens, which can lead to being ingested. If the string is still attached to the fabric, the situation can became deadly. I found my little bantam rooster just a half hour...
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