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    Just saw the new BYC webpage, very sad, very hard to read. Hate change sometimes...

    Uugghh, Havent been on in a few weeks. SHOCK. How do you all like this new font and program? Any one have a suggestion on how to make this easier to read. The previous pages had good dark solid letters. These are so thin and wimpy. I'm really disgusted. It's like a good friend totally dis'ssed...
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    Indian runner duckling has trouble walking

    I bought 3 little ducklings at a swap yestrday and when i got them home noted one does not walk well yet. The other 2 are up and walking well.(they are 3 days old at most) I have taken "Lucky" out and started a little walking therapy on the carpet. Gets a little push or stand up to walk like it...
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    Do You Think He/she Will Mind?

    I have been trying to find a name for a few of the pullets I raised this year. I have 2 blue wyandottes, a cochin and a speckled sussex. The cochin and the sussex have names but I could not figure what to name these blue girls. They look so similar it has only been a week that I could really...
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    Ever Hosted Summer Exchange Students From Southwestern?

    My neighbor kindly pointed me out to a young man from a Southwestern program (they sell childrens literature and learning programs) who is looking to rent a room for the summer for him and his friend. Apparently, they get a 4 month visa to come to another country find a host family and sell...
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    Ever Hosted Summer Exchange Students From Southwestern?

    My neighbor kindly pointed me out to a young man who was inquiring about rooms to rent in the neighborhood( we live a block from a university) He is from Estonia as well as his friend and they are here for the summmer selling childrens books and learning programs. Southwestern is the company...
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    Taken to court by credit card company

    I recieved my summons today from a legal firm on behalf of a credit card company to appear in court for non payment. I owe about 10,000. My husband and I have not been able to resume making payment since he lost work last year. He just started back to work. We are just getting our 3 rd...
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    My blue wyandotttes don't have yellow legs, are they something else?

    I have been trying to learn about the breed and none of my blues have yellow legs, some grey legs and yellow feet and one has all grey/black leg/feet. This is a learning lesson as I bought them from a Local Feedstore, and it is a small country store. I asked if the could get BLRW in and they...
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    Blood In Stool, Corid Dilution For Water?, New Straw In Run?

    I found a bloody stool yesterday. I have 8 ,16 week pullets and 5, yr old pullets. They have been altogether in chicken house for last month. We put down fresh straw in run when they moved in. I cleaned out bloody stool yesterday. Changed water pots to pan so babes would not roost on them and...
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    Should I Cull Hen That Lays Soft Shell Eggs ?

    My Light Brahma hen is a little over a year old. She lays a soft shell egg pretty regularly. She lays a hard shell egg more often. IS there any chance that these soft eggs will break in her causing problems later? What should I look for if there is a problem. My other Brahma lays fine . They all...
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    Best Lemon Bar Recipe,IMO here it is

    Hello, I have an old recipe for lemon bars from some 35 years ago. I tweaked it a bit last year because I wanted more filling and less sugar. It definitely came out better. This year I have looked at some recipes on line but, they are still pretty much the same as mine. Filling is 2 c. sugar...
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    Iyo....is 30% Protein To High For Layers?

    I was reading about game bird chow and decided to try it on my 13-18 week old chicken pullets. We are almost done with the bag and I got a great coupon and bought another 50# bag. Same stuff and it is a starter @ 30% protein. Looked at some threads last night and noticed people were talking...
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    I've read Light Brahmas are slow to mature..how long we talkin?

    I have 2 LB pullets about 2 + mos old, one makes me wonder though. Just looking at it again today and one has much thicker legs and longer toes and slightly bigger body. Both pullets combs are red and small but what do I know? First time ever with this breed. Any chance a roo will still come out...
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    HELP!Chicks hard craw, do they need oil and water treatment?

    I read a few days back about this but can't remember all of the advice. I have 2 chicks who act like they are tring to regurgitate and I had just got them home last night from feed store so I don't know what they ate. I have them littered on pine shavings. Their craws feel like marbles. Their...
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    Hard craw on baby blu andals

    I brought home some chicks from the feed store..last 6 of 37 and these little blue peeps look like they are trying to regurgitate and their little craws are like marbles. This can't be comfortable nor have I had symptoms like this with my other chicks. Although, I had never got chicks from this...
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    When can chicks go outside for some sun?

    My babies are various in age. I have 31. My oldest will be 2 days shy of six weeks this Saturday. It's suppose to be in the mid 70's here in Oregon this weekend. I was wonderin what you all thought about lettin the kids out in the secure yard? Age appropriate and all. Thanks!! mother of all to...
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