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post #21 of 23

6/21/12 at 3:42pm

RawrOsaur200

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nice :]

Animals deserve the same respect we do.You treat them right and they will do that exact favor in return.LOVE THEM ALL!!!

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6/21/12 at 6:55pm

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Ahhh my barred rock pecked my eyeball!!!!!!!!! Ouch!

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I have 1 Barred Rock*, 1 Production Red*, 1 Mix/Mutt*,1 Jersey Giant*, & 1 Silkie.

*Laying

I also have 1 red standard poodle, 1 Miniature Boston Terrier, 1 Kitty, and 2 turtles.

I love my chickens who are loyal and fun! :)

RIP Gertrude, Ameraucana

Details about My Chicken Plans (Click to show)

I have 5/6 hens allowed.

Click to See my breeds (Click to show)

I have 1 Barred Rock*, 1 Production Red*, 1 Mix/Mutt*,1 Jersey Giant*, & 1 Silkie.

*Laying

I also have 1 red standard poodle, 1 Miniature Boston Terrier, 1 Kitty, and 2 turtles.

I love my chickens who are loyal and fun! :)

RIP Gertrude, Ameraucana

Details about My Chicken Plans (Click to show)

I have 5/6 hens allowed.

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6/24/12 at 7:56pm

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When you clip nails have Quick Stop or another styptic powder on hand. It stops the bleading if you nick the quick (The part of the nail that is still alive.) I used to have silkie hens and they never needed triming, but we had very rocky soil.

219 chicks in the brooders.