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Keeping feed separate?
Hello! I have a laying flock of 14 hens and a rooster. This spring I added 35 new chicks, who are now 10 weeks old. We integrated all new ones early and very successfully. However I know they’re not supposed to be on layer feed yet. I have grower for them and layer for the older girls but my flock is basically free range…
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Keeping chickens cool in extreme heat.
Here in Michigan we don't get a ton of hot weather. When I researched chicken breeds I made sure to get birds that could handle extreme cold well because I didn't expect heat to be an issue. We are experiencing extremely high temperatures for our area and have been under extreme heat advisory from the National Weather…
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Predator attacks and identifying them
I live near a creek so I have every predator imaginable. I have learned to be prepared for most beasts until this last week. I went out to feed my chickens in the am and could see loose birds and ducks and then I saw my pens. Two had been overturned and one had the roof ripped off. I was lucky - only 4 dead but of course…
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Chicken Toys!
I know a lot of people view their chickens as members of the family and love to not only keep them comfortable, but entertain them as well! I've seen some really neat things, like suspending a cabbage with a rope for the chickens to peck at. Do you have any fun ways you like to keep your chickens active and entertained?
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DIY Automatic Chicken Door
My husband and I have built 2 of these diy automatic chicken doors using scrap wood, $5 timers, and a car antenna! Since we don't have power to our coop, they run using a solar panel and a small a battery. And guess what!? I created a full step-by-step eBook for TGN and you can download it inside of your dashboard! Just go…
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Is grass seed safe for chickens to eat?
Hello, I was wanting to plant some grass seed where there are bare spots in my yard, but I am wondering if my chickens decide to eat the seed if it is harmful. Is grass seed treated with any chemicals? I found a place online that sells organic grass seed, but I don't know if it is just a scam or what! Also, what could I…