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Bought 6- Speckled Sussex pullets at RK. One doesn’t look like the rest. The cow lick on its head never lays down. Not sure if that’s helpful. Any ideas

The biggest mistake rookies make is getting chickens, then worrying about infrastructure. It's a whole lot easier to build it right when you're not on a time crunch. Nothing wrong with taking your time.

You need carbon. Wood chips are the easiest to source. Google Joel Salatin "Polyface Farm" he has written numerous books, various videos on YouTube. Operates a multi generational farm in the Shenandoah Valley. He has decades of experience and swears by my recommendation.

I always promote relocation as an option. Many people are misinformed about "leg hold traps". I've seen numerous people suggest that it cripples and maims the animal, leaving death as the only option. Due to this misinformation, legislation and lobbyists could make it impossible to purchase...

Here you go. About as simple as gets

Leg hold traps would be my first choice. You have the option to relocate the animal. But I was just picturing your toddler stepping on one. Since you don't have children in the yard full-time, leg holds would be my approach. You can trip any buried traps before guests arrive. Spend some time on...

I've never had success trapping a fox in a cage trap. Since you have children, leg hold traps are out. Really a snare would be best for fox. However, a snare won't know the difference between a fox, domestic dog, or your children. I would use snares and deny my children access to the area. I...

If you are discouraged or second guessing the whole LGD idea. Google my screen name " mountain cur ". Most aren't familiar with the breed. It very well might be the answer. I'm not a breeder anymore but these are great "farm" dogs. Taken from AKC's website : Mountain Curs are the true...

Just keep in mind the inherent dangers of a protection dog. Your neighbors horses and cows, just because they're are "livestock" doesn't mean they can't fall victim to the dog. If the LGD perceives anything as a threat EVEN YOU, they will react violently. You have to keep in mind who they spend...

I have a 3/4 anatolian 1/4 pyrenees female roughly 10 months old. She has a high protection instinct already. She is wired different than any other dog I have ever owned. I have trained hunting dogs all my life. Without early and consistent training ANY dog you buy will be just as much danger as...

Skim through the pictures for what fencing they're using. If it will keep bears in, then it should inevitably keep them out. These folks are close to where I live and can't remember too many escapees. https://appalachianbearrescue.org/

Looks expensive. Only you can decide if it is worthwhile or economical for your goals. I realize I'm a minority on here. But chickens are cheap to replace. I personally do not spend anymore than necessary. There isn't a great deal of profit from raising chickens to begin with. Then factor in...

Doesn't seem like much of a life for the chickens

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Make a hat out of that rascal

Mine is rated at 100 miles/ 300 acres but I didn't look at either of those numbers when buying. BTW I only own just slightly over 5 acres. https://www.patriotglobal.com/products/energizer/pmx600?scc=us&src=al I've had good service from this brand so far. If anyone is in the market

If electric fence was a car. Joules would be horse power. And volts would be speed. Always look at joules- not rated linear miles, acreage, or volts. My charger idles at 6 joules and can peak to 9.

Friend of mine raised silkies in an open run with only cover on SW side and top. He lived close to Ft. Loudon lake. He was hatching 50 eggs twice a month. And kept 40 to 50 silkies. Never lost any to weather. Because the jet stream brings most of our weather from the SW I would focus on that...

Plain RSL is what ive had the best luck Roosters are 1:12