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Turkey Incubation and Hatching GuideWeak hatchlings will pass along weak genetics to the next generation. DO NOT try to help a poult free itself from the outer shell or the inner...
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Successfully managing ducks in the gardenWOW!! This was so incredibly well thought out and written. We are considering getting a few ducks, and so I am in the research stage right now...- SydVicious81
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DUST no more!So does the stationary blower vacuum the dust out through the pipe? I didn't know blowers could suck air only blow it? As I reread that...you...- hayley3
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From Greenhouse to Duck CoopI loved reading this and seeing all of the changes. It is all so awesome. Maybe you should get into duck enclosure design. I just got 2 babies...- crazy chicken ladies
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Chicken TunnelThanks so much. I am going to do this for my babies. I am a new chicken mom and your video was so helpful
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Testing/calibrating incubator thermometers and hygrometers.I'll take your advice and buy the one you suggested as its become obvious the industry standard is low and most instruments are unreliable or...- McChooky
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Writing an Award Winning BYC ArticleThank you for eggs-plaining and not "ducking" the issue of... eeeerm... chickens.- Gill-b
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Predators:How to get rid of themI liked the article, found the rodents section very interesting! I do wish there was something more on weasels though.- TesoroSena
Member Pages
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Building a Momma Heat Cave for Ducklings
- WannaBeHillBilly
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For my Spring Ducklings of 2019 i did not want to use a heat-lamp for two reasons: First it is a fire hazard, regardless how well it is secured... -
Can You OUTSMART a Chicken?
- Mimi13
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And the answer is, “Heavens NO! Are you kidding?” The species would not have continued to exist if the answer had been yes. This somewhat fragile... -
Fanci Feathers' Coop
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Hatched: October 1, 2017. Chick of RedHead Name: FTBH Hatched: August 25th, 2016 by broody hen Temperament: stand-offish Adventures: went to MO... -
Lavender Guinea & Keets 2016
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This mama guinea sat on her nest for 4 weeks, right under our noses, and we never noticed. I knew she had disappeared, but I just assumed that a... -
Leg Banding with Zipties
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Thought I'd write this up for easy linking to threads: I use zipties for legbands, the really skinny ones, works for chicks and adults too. They... -
Commingling Chickens With Other Farm Animals
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Whether you have had chickens for a while and are getting ready to add other livestock to the farm, are just getting ready to add chickens to your... -
The All New: How to Train Your Chicken!
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I know many people have accomplished these things with their chickens, so this is mainly for the people who are relatively new to chickens. I... -
Why Raise Chickens In Your Backyard The Ignorant Gals Guide To Bantams In Your Yard
- madwomn
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From left to right counter-clockwise: Salt, an unnamed ceramic pig, Reeses, Caramel, Limp Noodle, and Creme. Pepper refused to be photographed... -
The Dangers of a Tractor-style Coop
- alexisrambles
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This was my flock before yesterday. Now I've got three dead chickens and two injured. If it had been predators, I could understand. If it had... -
RiverStorm's Chickens
- RiverStorm
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Hey, I'm River, a proud owner of 16 chickens! Loki, a 3 year old blue French Maran rooster! This is Princessa, a 8 or 9 year old buff Brahma... -
Nest Box Aromatherapy
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Happy hens lay healthy eggs. We all love those fresh eggs and do our best to get the most out of our hens. But sometimes we forget all the hard... -
Jersey Giants - Chicken Breed Information
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Jersey Giants History Jersey Giants are the largest purebred breed of domestic chickens. The breed was created between 1870 and 1890 by brothers... -
My Coop(Flock) Page
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I've often seen the "My Coop" link on members avatars but never really investigated it until today. So I guess I better join the club and create... -
Frostbitten Feet: The Adventures of Scout
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Tips on free ranging Pheasants
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Selling eggs for beginners ~ What to do and how to get started
- HuffleClaw
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So you did it, you went and got a few chooks for your backyard. They’re laying now, and you’ve decided you want to get started selling eggs! :bun... -
Rob Ludlow Aka Nifty Chickens Byc Page
- Nifty-Chicken
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Hello everyone! My name is Rob Ludlow & I'm the owner of BYC and co-author of the books: Raising Chickens for Dummies and Building Chicken Coops... -
COLD WEATHER HOUSING, STOP SPOILING THEM!!!
- firestomp
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Pic by suzyQlou I was asked to repost this thread, but with the new system it is gone, so I will do it as an article. I am not a biologist, or a...