NYDH Contest #3 - An Opportune Time Award

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drbirdnotes.blogspot.com

CHECK COOP Ventilation!! DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH???? Birds use the evaporation of water from their respiratory system to help cool their bodies. Larger comb varieties also cool themselves by circulating blood through their comb and wattles. Testing the air by using a hygrometer to test temperature depression using ventilation is a simple method to determine the possible effectiveness of using fans and to see if you need more ventilation!! great site, check it out!!

 

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backyardpoultrymag.com

Buttercup hens have lovely golden buff plumage on the head and neck. The remainder of their feathers are marked with black spangles. Photo by Dan Morris, Clearwater Farm, Pennsylvania History of Buttercups Great article and wonderful site !!

 

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backyardpoultrymag.com

It is important to know the parts of your bird so that you can talk to other chicken breeders or raisers about birds. If you have any problems, it is important to be able to know the parts to talk to the veterinarian. Also, it is important to know the parts of a chicken so you can compare

 

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deborahsilver.com

 

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TORN DO I keep the French Blue Copper Maran PEEPS ??????????????????????????????????????

 

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fluffybottomsfarm.blogspot.com

Bad egg guide~~~~~ Incubating and Hatching Eggs great site

 

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bucket nesting boxes
chickenchatter.org

 

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motherearthnews.com

Here's a tiny little chicken coop for your tiny little flock. Though it doesn't have wheels, two people can schlep it easily.

 

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'gypsy caravan' style chicken house and run
I so want to use my kids old swingset and do this for ducks!!! LOVE COLORS TOO!