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All the Posts, in Chronological Order

Winter Flock Check
Flock Care, Breeds & Breeding Suzanne Chandler Flock Care, Breeds & Breeding Suzanne Chandler

Winter Flock Check

One of my seasonal chores is a comprehensive flock check — I go out and catch and pick up each and every one of my 100+ birds. I check them for bugs, make sure that no-one feels underweight, ensure their leg bands fit properly, take their pictures, and decide which of the grow-outs I will keep and which I will share.

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Heat Management
Flock Care Suzanne Chandler Flock Care Suzanne Chandler

Heat Management

We are expecting epic heat wave this week and so many of the things we are doing to help our flocks weather this are untested. Nevertheless, this is what we are doing to prepare:

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