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  1. Dixiechicks Page

    Dixiechicks Page

    Welcome to !Red Barn Farms Our kids are avid 4Hers and only enter birds as we live in a very rural part of Florida. Meet our flock! This is Elvis. He started our flock in January 2007. Sadly Elvis passed away, but left us with a deep love for cochins. Now we are dedicated to black...
  2. Our Coop Page

    Our Coop Page

    Welcome to Graceland (A coop fit for our Elvis!) Bear in mind, we live in the sultry south....FLORIDA. The warm breezes allow for an open coop design. Great for airing out anything smelly, and keeping our flock cool. It also allows for sunrays to reach our feathered friends. This is a view...
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    What is your favorite compost bin and compost ratio for chicken poo?

    I am new to this website how do you post a question please tell me..... Thank you sooooo much its important!!!!
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    Rosecomb bantams FOR SALE

    Rosecomb bantams (cockerels) hatched this summer. Father is from the Bennett Family. Father recently won Best of Show in Double Show in Central Florida. Excellent show quality! Great little birds for any 4Her or FFA member. Pick up only (no shipping). $25/each bird. Check out My BYC Page...
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    The Worst Preditor Is:The HEAT!!!!

    We're in Florida too. All of ours stay in with ceiling fans on! We let them out in the evening to eat bugs and get their feet on the grass....but this heat is a ROASTER!
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    What is this....head-twitching/palsy?

    I have had two hens die recently after bout with some sort of head-twitching/palsy. After a while, they lose the ability to walk/stand...then even sit upright. I just had a chick hatch with the same symptoms. What is this? How do I treat? PLEASE ADVISE!
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    Has anyone ordered from Strombergs??

    I have! But not chicks. Got my Genesis Hovebator from there and cage cups.
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    TSC Farm Swap Meet, Dunnellon, FL, SAT. April 23rd (***UPDATED***)

    Thanks, cmom! I plan on attending. I am selling several Pheonix bantams: white hen, fawn-breasted white pullets (2), and a BBR cock. Let me know if you are interested.
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    UPCOMING FLORIDA Swaps/Sales/Shows/Events/Fairs - GEORGIA too

    Who is all going to Dunnellon next weekend? I have some Phoenix bantams for sale. One white hen, two fawn-breasted white pullets. One BBR cock. The cock's tail can grow up to 16 feet long.
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    What are they teaching kids these days?

    EE lover:) : i'll bet the author thinks roosters lay eggs and bulls make milk, too! ..and brown cows give chocolate milk!
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    Sick call duck? Please HELP a new duck owner...

    Quote: Not to worry, Amiga....learning as I read the comments listed...I really appreciate all the input. Who knew ducks were so different than chickens?? I am getting lots of great ideas. I think we were given a sickly duck with a comment that he needed to be "in warmer weather, anyway."...
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    Sick call duck? Please HELP a new duck owner...

    Quote: I happen to have that! Flu season is in full force, so I got that covered! a HUGE thank you!!!!
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    Sick call duck? Please HELP a new duck owner...

    I really appreciate any input I can get. I certainly can't cure my DD's broken heart if I don't try to cure him. I do have some Tylan and will start him on that now. Warm bath for sure tonight. I'll get some niacin tomorrow....can't seem to go a week without hitting the feedstore anyhow...
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    Sick call duck? Please HELP a new duck owner...

    Okay....we may be on to something. I just snagged the tag from the feedbag...and no niacin mentioned: 20% crude protein .95% lysine .35% methionide 35% crude fat 5% crude fiber .8% calcium .35% phosphorous .35% salt 7000.00IU/LB Vitamin A 14.00IU/LB Vitamin E --Can I buy Niacin at...
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    Sick call duck? Please HELP a new duck owner...

    Yes, I can. I really appreciate your advice and guidance. This is all very new to me and I would hate anything to happen to Aflac because of my ignorance. Will post %age of niacin soon. Thanks!!!!
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