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    Wanting to raise meat sheep and would like tips :)

    Hello, i am wanting to raise a hampshire sheep for my county fair. I was generally wanting to know what the diet they should have, and how much space is recommended for them. Also how old they should be ( or the prime age under 8 months) And if anyone else has any helpful tips or good...
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    My chick's eyes won't open...

    So i just hatched out some chicks and their eyelids look like there wasn't even a possible for them to open and 3 out of 7 have this and i am so sad... I think i might have done something while incubating... i really don't know what i could have dome but my first batch none of mine had this. I...
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    My chicks eye lids are closed and wont open......

    So i just hatched out some chicks and their eyelids look like there wasn't even a possible for them to open and 3 out of 7 have this and i am so sad... I think i might have done something while incubating... i really don't know what i could have dome but my first batch none of mine had this. I...
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    Moving a broody hen...

    So i have a silkie that went broody and i have to move her her out of the weather. It did rain yesterday and don't know if they are gonna grow anymore.. but to be safe i am moving her to a coop where there are no other chickens in there and she will have a big run to be in. And the reason i...
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    Selling barnyard mix of fertile eggs, and Buff Brahma fertile eggs ( can also hatch out chicks) in WV

    Hello! I am selling barnyard mix. The rooster is Buff Brahma. Hens include Golden laced polish, buff Brahmas, light brown leghorn, easter egger, welsumer, and azure. But I offer purebred buff Brahmas as well. Edit- I am in Hedgesville WV
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    Help with my rooster!

    Hey guys, I just noticed today on my rooster that he has white specs on his comb. He is a buff Brahma. He kind of reminds me of frostbite, but white and kind of on top of the comb if that makes sense. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you have any questions, let me know. Edit: it is...
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    The smell of raising chicks

    This might be a dumb question but…. Does anyone have any tips for stoping the smell of chicks when inside? I have raised chicks before inside and outside. But I want to raise them inside because of the cold. So I need some tips and tricks to help keep the smell down. Any help is appreciated!
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    Raising chicks in an outdoor brooder

    We really don’t want to raise chicks inside but it’s not all the way ruled out. We are getting chicks in late January and we want to keep them outside. I have raised chicks before, but only in warmer weather. So some background info- I live in WV and our winters very every year. But normally in...
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    Wellsumer rooster for sale wv

    *The price is up for discussion* I am trying to sell him so we don't have to eat him. There is nothing wrong with him, its just I have to many roosters and my hens are really stressed out. He is supper kind, and a really good rooster to the ladys. The only thing that you might find annoying is...
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    Rooster fertilization question

    So I have a mixed flock of ages of a little over a year , and some of my flock 5 months old. And I have 3 roosters that are 5 months old, one is a welsummer, one is a buff Brahma, and the last one is a Easter egger. I saw my welsummer rooster mounting on one of my hens. So will the hen have...
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    Blue laced gold Wyandottes for sale.

    4 blue laced gold Wyandottes for sale. 15$ each. They are healthy 1 year old birds. Nothing is wrong with them, and they love to free range. They lay really well, and are good free rangers. They really enjoy pumpkins as a treat. They are supper sweet birds. I will put some pictures down below. I...
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    Looking for good incubators, any ideas?

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for some good ( not expensive) egg incubators? Any help is appreciated.
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    Rooster just started mounting. Can I eat fertile eggs?

    So I just saw my 5 month old rooster mounting on my hen. I was just wondering if you can eat fertile eggs. So if I collected the eggs everyday would I have to put them in the fridge, or could I leave them on the counter? Sorry , this sounds like a stupid question. Any help is appreciated.
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    Re-Homing 2 Cochin females in WV

    There is nothing wrong with these hens, they are being bullied and it wont stop. I have tried everything. They are both healthy, and kind. They don't have bald spots or anything like that, but I don't want it to get to that point. They are 1 year old,and have had no health problems. Please...
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    Looking for polish chickens in WV

    If anyone has some polish, I would definitely be interested. Message me with any info!
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    Polish in wv?

    I am looking for some polish chickens. If anyone has any info let me know. Thank you.
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    Cochins in WV

    Hello, I am in wv, and I am looking to rehome my 2 Cochins. They are 1 year old. If anyone is interested, and has any questions feel free to message me back! :)
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    How much has chicken feed/ other animal feed risen in your state ?

    Hey y’all! I have noticed feed has been rising. Mostly noticed for my chickens . I live in Martinsburg WV area, and all types of chicken feed has raised $3 in the past 2 and a half months. Have y’all noticed any price difference in your area?
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    Let me see pictures of your blue laced gold Wyandottes!

    I want to see if anyone else has blue laced gold Wyandottes. And I want to see how everyone’s look!
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    Easter egger rooster in WV

    Hey guys, so I have an Easter egger rooster who is kinda mean, he is just really flighty and skittish. I am trying to re-home him, and if I don’t get him re-homed , we will have to butcher him for a meal. We live in the Hedgesville WV if you want him. Here is a picture.
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