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    I would like to purchase 2 fertilized eggs for my brooding hen.

    Does anyone know where I can get just two eggs? No local farmers to help out. I live in South Dakota and have 3 barred rock. Since I am in the city, can only have 6 chickens and don't really need more than 4 or 5. Most hatcheries in our area sell them in a much larger quantity. Would like...
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    Lost a chicken

    A sad day for me, I lost a chicken today. She was one of 4 so makes a big difference. Not sure what happened. Was fine this morning when I gave them fresh water and food and this afternoon after collecting eggs she was laying down. Color in her comb was very pale. Brought her in the house and...
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    How to protect chickens in the winter??

    Hi, I live in South Dakota, first year raising chickens. Have 4 barred rock. About 2 weeks ago we had 8 inches of snow, chickens feet were getting red between their toes so moved the coop into my garage. The garage is insulated but no heat. So far it has stayed about 30-35 degrees in there. Will...
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    layers hating the food, what do I do?

    My buff rocks hate the layer food, they will not eat it at all. Now this food is the same company that made the chick and the grower feed that they ate. Is all grower food pretty much the same? Not sure if it is the size or shape of the pellets or what but they will not eat it and now their...
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    At what age can I start adding different things to their diets?

    My Rhode Island Reds are 3 weeks and 4 days old. I have been feeding chick starter and plenty of clean water. I was wondering what I can start adding to their diet as far as veggies, etc and at what age? They eat like little pigs but are growing like weeks and gaining weight. I would like to...
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