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    Anyone use SAND in the run/coop

    I am fortunate to have FL Silica and Sand company near me so have used coarse sand in my run for years. I have read that play sand and DE are bad for the chickens’ lungs because of the high dust content. What do you know of that?
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    Easter eggers

    I had one Easter egger in my original six chicks. She was the sweetest, friendliest, and the best layer of them all. Unfortunately, she was also the first one that was killed by an owl. I cried for two days.
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    Easter eggers

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    My roosters injured a hawk what do I do?

    I agree. If the hawk is that bad it would suffer and die or live a caged life. Both bad options. Put it down and bury it.
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    Review by 'Debby R' in article 'Getting Chickens Out Of Trees.....and into their coops.'

    This was awesomely entertaining!
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    Poop boards....

    Just found out about PDZ. Use the bag sold for horses. Same exact product but 75% cheaper. My oldest chicken sometimes lays shell-less eggs and this really makes it easier to clean up!
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    Make me feel better about penning my former free-rangers :(

    I had to bring mine back in a few years ago due to predators. My run is 8x12’ for 5 hens but I definitely know the guilt. I go out twice a day and collect a bucket of their favorite greens. They love it plus it gives them something to do. You did the right thing. Try not to feel badly; you’re...
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    Poll for those who have had chicken deaths

    One to an owl, one to a bobcat, and one to unknown illness. No more free ranging but they have a big pen and I bring them a half pail of yard greens daily.
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    Chick Challenges DIY Feed

    So you will continue with watching your chicks die?? What kind of person are you??
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    Chick Challenges DIY Feed

    Mine too. This is crazy. How about Purina Organic?
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    Help me get rid of my nightly visitors!!!!!

    I tried everything then resorted to “Just One Bite” poison in the rat hotel that nothing else can get into. Found one dead inside their pen and none of the chickens had touched it. I have hardware cloth around my pen but it tends to bow out a bit between staples. Poison took care of the five...
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    Chicken run floor...??

    I started with mulch that worked very well but switched to coarse sand at vets suggestion. Sand is silica (a desiccant) so dries out the poop. I clean the pen once or twice daily. Anything left dries up and get broken down. Rain that blows in under roof dries out quickly. I use coarse wood...
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    Dealing with Loss of 1st Chicken

    I cried for a day and a half after my first two deaths. You are not alone with your feelings as silly as they may seem to others. I have a wonderful friend who also has chickens that I called those first times and she really made me feel better. I hope you have a friend like that although it...
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    Can a dog and chickens safely coexist in a small backyard?

    In general, NO. Especially a hunting breed like a beagle. Cats are as bad. I suggest an indoor cat. No dog.
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    What WON'T your chickens eat?

    Mine all LOVE bananas! Isn’t that funny?
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