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    scrotal hernia piglet

    Yes! It is, I'm not sure why they didn't just do it, I'm pretty sure it's because they weren't exactly sure, they said they've never dealt with it before and just sell the pigs with an issue as roasters. My husband is willing to do it himself, but we were hoping to either find an experienced...
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    scrotal hernia piglet

    Thank you. I've been trying TiVo find a vet to do it, but so far the ones I've called say they don't. :( I'm going to head to a local pig farm and ask if they can recommend someone. Many thanks to you for your response :)
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    scrotal hernia piglet

    Hello. I have an opportunity to get a piglet, 6 week old red wattle cross, but he has a scrotal hernia. I'm thinking of raising a few months as a roaster, but not sure. I'd love some insight from someone that has successfully raised a pig with this condition. Thank you.
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    Breed question

    All great points, I bought them because I was ready to get started. I'm lucky to be in want of both meat and layers, and I did place an order for chicks with my local small store ;) so I'll know what I'm getting with them. I'm hopeful I'll have Peking ducks, as they are started to feather in...
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    Breed question

    I did ask at the store, they claimed to have no idea, they were not helpful at all. I didn't know i couldn't post pictures yet. Hopefully I can soon, I'd love to show of these pretty babies to some folks that understand ;)
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    Breed question

    Just said pullets. Not sure if my picture is showing or not?
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    Breed question

    Any idea what bread my chicks are? Got at tsc
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    New member intro

    Thank you, I'm pretty sure I have Peking ducks, and the chicks are a red cross maybe?
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    Oxford county, Maine

    I live in Oxford county and everyone has chickens haha..
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    New member intro

    Hi, I'm Valerie, I live in Maine with my son, fiance, our dog, and a growing flock!
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    Baby Chick Pictures!!!!! POST!

    My rebel
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