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Returning after several years. I am preparing to renovate my coop and run. I love this group! And Chickens!

We have kept hens for over 7 years. Usually we rehome the old hens after two years, and get a new flock from our local feed store. We have 8 new babies and two old hens who are still laying about every other day. We are planning on introducing the new girls to the old gals in 6 weeks or so. Time...

I need to treat my 6 hens for lice/mites very soon.... DO i clean the coop first, then treat the birds? And, If I compost the coop bedding... am i spreading the mites/lice to my property? Can I burn it? Or treat it with Sevin/Adams then discard? Thanks in advance for the helpful replies!

Is there anyone who has this breed for sale in New England? I found a business in MN, but i was hoping for something more local.

Sorry to post this question.... I know it has been addressed, but I cannot find the posts!! I know to use food grade DE.... and I plan to sprinkle it on my pine shavings in the coop and do the deep litter method (I think I will like it... but everything is new and experitmental for us!). I...

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-k-s-chikin-channel lol! The title sounds like an invite to something naughty! But no, it is just six baby chicks... we are mesmerized by them! So now we can watch them constantly! Even from the other room! Monday will be their first day alone in the house...

If I give my chicks "treats", like meal worms, I think I am supposed to serve them grit.... sand for young chicks... Is PLAY SAND okay?

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Has anyone read the book called , Fresh Air Poultry Houses ? It is an old book, but does anyone follow his advice? Is it still relevant?