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  • Cold hardy birds include Brahma, Delaware, Langshan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes. For more:
  • Eliminate puddles where rain collects around the coop to make sure your birds stay cozy and dry.
  • Make sure that food storage bins are carefully sealed and set mouse traps near them.
  • Why is USDA Animal Care realigning its organization?
  • USDA Animal Care Realignment
  • Be sure to check your coop fences daily for holes and openings that could let predators in.
  • Some bird owners brush perches and bird’s legs with vegetable oil monthly to prevent dryness and mites.
  • Weekly bird chores should include scrubbing all feeders and water dishes. Check for mites every two weeks.
  • To heat or not to heat? Most winter-hardy breeds just need to be sheltered from wind, snow and damp.
  • RT @racistdoc: The US quarantines cattle from foreign countries for 30 days but not people from Africa....
  • The US quarantines cattle from foreign countries for 30 days but not people from Africa....
  • A humid coop is worse than a cold coop for chickens. Insulate your coop from the damp before winter.
  • RT @careygillam: More @MonsantoCo GMO wheat problems, unapproved wheat found in Montana, says @USDA_APHIS similar to Oregon event
  • If predators are prowling with tummies growling, chicks can be safe and sound in a coop fenced above and around.
  • Displaying birds at a fair? When you get home keep them isolated for 30 days to keep infectious disease away.
  • RT @briandepew: Will GE moths be permitted as pest control in organic systems? RT @NYFarmer: GE moths? USDA Comment period just ended http:…
  • Will GE moths be permitted as pest control in organic systems? RT @NYFarmer: GE moths? USDA Comment period just ended