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    Need some advice on free ranging and predators

    I free range my hens and we have hawks where I live. I have never seen an owl or a raccoon here so hawks is my main problem. There were a few close calls with the hens before. A hawk came to attack, the hens screamed and hid under the bushes, and we ran outside to save them. This was alarming...
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    how do i introduce my chickens to the outside?

    Overall, in my experience, the hens would eventually dig and kill any newly planted vegetable, fruit tree, or shrub. I think there tends to be more insects around roots, so they prefer to dig around plants. I have a web fence around two of my vegetable garden areas. Last year the hens...
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    What are the regulations for your city in regards to backyard chickens?

    Where I live (suburban neighborhood close to a big city), it is not allowed to have poultry. The fact that I am allowed to spray pesticides and herbicides, and poison myself and my neighbors, but not to have chickens is silly. There is a local group that has been trying to change the ordinance...
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    Thanks! I've been following the forums here for a long time. It is nice to finally start joining the conversations.
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    how do i introduce my chickens to the outside?

    This week I added three baby chicks to my flock of three 1.5 year old chickens. Unlike what is generally recommended, I don't use a heat lamp and instead use a heat pad (see pics). They get inside the pad when they need to warm up. I keep them in the garage at night. During the day if I am...
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    Hi all, New member here. Here is what I am up to: (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I got the first three as babies in Nov 2018. They are all healthy and free ranging in our backyard. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? With the recent addition of three...
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