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    please help, my turkeys are fighting!

    I am so glad to read this. My 2 month old male and female BBW were doing a mating ritual (at least it looked like it). They were wrapping necks around each other, he was strutting and she was lightly peck grooming. As the behavior continued it became brutal with grabbing wattles and snood until...
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    Rooster Training Advice

    The behavior of rushing to protect a hen is what a rooster is supposed to do. Wouldn't you want him to defend the hens if a fox or raccoon were after them? He has proven he is a worthy rooster and not certain why you would not want him to be the best rooster he can be. He doesn't attack you but...
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    (Well-meaning) human predators in the chicken run, Oh No!

    Have a neighborhood "Children's Day" to go over chicken attributes and fun facts. Close with safety and expectations. It would be fun for you and fun for the kids. You may even get a few interested parents.
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    Are You Tied Down by Your Birds? What about Vacations?

    I have a friend that shares a house with two other family members. She comes to my house and sits dogs, cat, and chickens. It is like a mini vacation for her to live here for a few days. I leave her feeding instructions and phone numbers, including vet. She enjoys the time away from her home and...
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    Newly returned to chicken raising

    I am new to backyardchickens although i have read the blog since last year. I used my allowance to buy chickens in high school and had some when a young mother. Today i am retired and enjoyed returning to be a chicken mom. I started hatching eggs this spring too and love this additional way to...
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