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Fence Rollers

I recently posted about my fence rollers in a response to a coyote attack message (to keep dogs in and coyotes/dogs out).  I thought I would explain how I did my DIY version for those who are interested.

I looked at several sites and wound up doing so

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Raw necks on chickens

Hope someone can help.   Some of my chickens, not all, have raw necks under their beak or gullet.  At first I thought it might be molting, but no.  Then thought it might be that they are rubbing up against something in the coop.  They are not sick, n

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Ducklings Hatching soon!

In another week or so, I should have a small clutch of welsh harlequin ducklings. I am hoping for 4, but I won't count my ducklings before they are hatched. They are under a mama muscovy, but the eggs came from my flock of Holderreads Welsh Harlequin

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vermiculture

I would like to start raising worms for composting. Does any one have a handful that I can start with?I also have a couple of silkie polish hens with smooth feather for sale for $10 ea. They just started laying and are really cute.

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Incubating Duck Eggs

We will be incubating ducks eggs soon, we do want to increase our flock but will have ducklings to sell. We will be willing to brood them if needed and deliver them when they are ready to be outside. Or we can call and 2 day old ducklings can be pick

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Americauna Rooster or Hen?

I'm a new chicken keeper.  I got three Americauna chicks locally when they were three days old.  They are now eight weeks old.  Over the last week or so I started questioning whether one might be a rooster.  This chick is different in all ways from t

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HELP! Need to Re-Home Rooster

Help!! Our 4 1/2 month old Production Red "hen" is suddenly morphing into a rooster and unfortunately we can't keep him. We hand raised from a chick, so he's sweet tempered and friendly. He's been with 3 other hens and is cooped at night but free ran

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Hen or Rooster?

I have 4 chickens that we bought as chicks (not straight run) and are now 4 1/2 months old. I was sure we had all hens...until today. We have one production red that I bought as a sexed chick who has been developing a red comb and waddle for quite a

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Lambs for sale?

Does anyone know where I can get a lamb in Phoenix?  I inherited a little lamb from someone who couldn't take care of her, and she really needs a friend!  She is too small to join my goats, and she is very lonely.  If anyone can point me in the right

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Turkey chicks?

Is there a local source for turkey chicks? My brother is looking for 2 or 3 in the nearer future. You can reply directly to me if you prefer at stylenursery@yahoo.com or post info here. I appreciate any input.

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