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Mites, Lice and Fleas, Dealing with External Parasites

TwoCrows
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Great to have pictures of the parasites.

3-Tier Quail Cage

BReeder!
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I don't know a thing about quail, but the build and article is good.

UK newbie's small pre-fab coop and enclosure.

Ali James
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I can't really rave about a prefab coop.;)
What I can write is the run is a lot larger than usual for the amount of chickens and it isn't just a bare space. There's stuff growing in it and junk for the chickens to play on. I hope more will be planted.
The bare ground runs I so often see just make me want to weep.
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The Process of Raising Waterfowl: Selection, Incubation, Brooding, and Sexing

Blackberry18
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I thought this was well written. It has plenty of pictures and what would seem to be good advice.

DUBBING (REMOVING) EXTRA LARGE COMB OF ROOSTER "LIFE SAVING GUIDE"

Saaniya Jackson
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I struggled with this article. The article itself is well written and informative. I'm just not convinced that dubbing is something humans should be doing to chickens.
Saaniya
Saaniya
Yes , dubbing is not a compulsory need for all chicken only some breeds especially Leghorn (Mediterranean) breeds tend to develop big combs plus heat and temperature , hormones , extra Protien diet effect it . My rooster comb grew cause I live in a hot area of my country and it growing since his chickdays we face problems when he face Choking attacks . I also contacted vets but no one have experience with chicken ( hate this) so I have only this way to save my pet ? it's helpful for tootoo he recovers and feel happy now

Bumblefoot In Chickens : My Successful Treatment

Saaniya Jackson
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Good clearly written article with appropriate supporting pictures.

Custom Shade Screens

igorsMistress
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Providing shade is very important even when the air temperature isn't that warm. One of the problems with solid articles is they also restrict air movement. One of the reasons dense bushes under trees make such excellent shade is partly due to air currents still be able to move through the foliage.
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How much does it cost to raise backyard chickens?

sumi
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I found this easy to read. It's a shame the prices are a bit out of date.
If you are planning on taking your chickens to a vet should they become ill, or get injured, then $10 per month isn't likely to cover the vet bills. $10 per chicken per month would probably cover you for two vet visits a year for nothing too serious.

Treating a Chick with a Slipped Tendon: One Chick’s Story

kuchchicks
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I found this article very readable and informative. I was interested to read that the author could feel the slipped tendon.

Raccoon Attack: Hen’s Recovery Process

Nena King
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Great article. BYC could do with a lot of these. So often one reads about the problem but don't get to hear how the problem was resolved. Wound picture while not pleasant to look at are important for others so they can make some comparison with any wounds their flock have and better estimate the recovery chances.
Nena King
Nena King
Thank you! I do agree there’s not much information on how to address wounded chickens. Many have told me to euthanize her, but Daisy was willing to fight so I wanted to give her the best chance at winning.

Diagnosing causes of malpositions and deformities in chick embryos

sumi
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I like this article. Quick reading, points made clearly. Enough information with link to further studies should one be interested. Mainly aimed at those who incubate eggs but the information is still relevant to those who let broody hens sit.
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How the Dual Purpose Breed was Developed

Amer
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This is a well put together article with a bit of history.
Dual purpose breeds have been around in may other places in the world for many years. they just weren't called dual purpose breeds.
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Chick Instructions on one page!

duluthralphie
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I'm not sure why this doesn't have more reviews. Maybe it was written before the current review system was put in place.
Just having an instruction sheet to give to the purchaser is a good idea. This sheet has some excellent advice, particularly regarding the handling of chicks and one should not expect 100% survival rate.

Who is Laying.....and Who is Not? Butt Check!

aart
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This is what I got taught to do here in Spain. It's considered more reliable then comb colour etc once you've had a bit of practice.
Very easy to when the chicken is roosting at night I've found.

Aart's Hoop Coop / Chicken Tractor

aart
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I'm considering something like this in the event I get an Asil pair. Initially I had a fixed coop and run in mind but this article has made me think on.
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How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.

Lazy Farmer
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Good clear article. I've partially failed at this before. The young chap still ended up with a bit of a limp. Something like this might have worked better.
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Blaming Feed Store Proprietors for mis labeled Chicks.

Lazy Farmer
4 min read
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I won't bang on about my distaste for the bin chick industry. Great article pointing out some of the problems.
I have never seen one of the mentioned chicken and chick charts. Can you actually tell what's in the bin from the pictures?

Going Mobile: For the Love of Chickens

Scissors65
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I like the idea of a mobile coop. Good article.

The Small Space Big Style City Coop

WisconsinGardenChick
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What I like about this coop is being able to strip the coop out for cleaning and parasite control. Not having to work around stuff makes such a difference.
The run is still a bit small and some 'toys' would make it more entertaining for the chickens.
If I have a criticism it's the font size; next size up would be much better.

How To Use a Chicken Harness

cluckmecoop7
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I'm laughing at myself as I type this. I'm completely against the idea of taking chickens for a walk on a lead.:lau
Please add even just one picture of taking a chicken for a walk on a lead. It's something in life I have never seen.:D
However, it seems people do and this article explains very neatly with some great pictures (lovely looking hen) how to fit the harness. It's a very good article and I would suggest entering it into the current article contest. It's unique!:clap
Could you please add the price of this to the article and get busy writing an article on how you train your chickens to walk on a lead.
cluckmecoop7
cluckmecoop7
Thank you so much! I will right a training article as soon as I have more time. (Probably in the next few days.) I will add the price right now, and I will get a picture of her walking on it! Thanks again,

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