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Apr 8, 2013 9:35 AM CST
Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
Region: Pacific Northwest Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Yes. As I recall from our last round of chickens, as long as you gather eggs regularly, the most you might find is an occasional dark red spot in the yolk. I do recall cracking large quantities of eggs into a smaller cup before combining them together in the event one was 'bad' but other than that I just used 'em like eggs. This particular coop has a fairly large nest box that will easily accommodate 2-3 chickens, and it was my previous experience that they all tended to share one box anyway, so hopefully the eggs will all be in one spot. I did get one bantie and that particular breed tends to get broody more often than others so I may end up with baby chicks down the road.

I have had no success finding a small white mulberry tree, so went with a persimmon for inside the chicken yard. I don't think I've ever even tasted one, but they look like jolly fruit (bright orange), the tree is small, and it gets good fall color as well. My plan is to just let the fruit drop to the ground for chicken treats. Per the tag, it should start bearing in the 2nd year, although it is just a 4' whip at this point so I won't hold my breath.
I want to live in a world where the chicken can cross the road without its motives being questioned.

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