Chickens Pooping In Nest Boxes…

“Thank you for your newsletter, it’s very helpful. I have set up three nesting boxes at the side of the chicken coop. However, my six chickens insist on

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Hens Fighting Over Baby Chicks…

“I have 3 hens in various stages of motherhood. 2 have chicks already and one is setting. I am having a hard time with the hens fighting over

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Dog Breeds For Protecting Poultry – Follow Up…

Last week I answered a question from Bill who was having problems with predators, namely a bobcat, getting to his poultry. Since that time, we’ve had some responses

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Dog Breeds For Protecting Poultry / Livestock…

“I want to get a puppy, of a breed known for protecting livestock. I want to take it to training camp. I want the breed to preferably have

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Ordering Mail Order Eggs Online…

“My friend and I recently purchased hatching eggs of several breeds online. Some arrived within a couple days while a couple of batches took over a week. The

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Getting Rid of Unwanted Chickens…

“I have enjoyed the many insights provided in the newsletter. I currently live in the city and am not able to raise any chickens. I do miss the

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Sexing Day Old Chicks…

“Can you ID the male and female chicks at birth, even as they get older I am still not sure, can you give us any guidelines?” I’d like

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Dealing With An Agressive Rooster…

“Hi Wendy and Duncan! I have a huge rooster who insists on attacking me when I am out in the yard doing lawn care. I have never mistreated

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Concerns for a Stubbon Broody Hen…

“My broody hen doesn’t seem to be getting off her nest very often, I’m worried that she’s not eating and drinking enough. Should I take her off her

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Chickens Losing Feathers…

“My chickens are losing their feathers, they seem healthy otherwise because they are still running around and eating and drinking. Is there a disease I should be worried

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