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    Bad eye

    She’s 2 weeks old. It seemed more damaged when I moved her to brooder & it wasn’t opening all the way without help. It still doesn’t , but it can. When she blinks it seems like the eye lid just moves weird. Maybe deformed? I’ll do the warm compress. Thanks
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    Bad eye

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    Bad eye

    Hey all, this one chick’s eye/face was kind of pressed up against the side of the incubator when it hatched (and possibly had the shell scratch it as well when it flopped out). It was one of the last to hatch and also seems smaller than the rest. I’ve been watching it, but am wondering if it’s...
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    What would you choose?

    I may be too new to this to feel comfortable with that. LoL. Wouldn’t that affect the hatch health within the last 3 days on those eggs? I don’t think I want leghorns, as we prefer a dual purpose and friendly flock. I def wanted the marans (dark eggs).
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    What would you choose?

    Good question, for sure. I currently have a welsummer roo & a leghorn roo (both were accidental acquires last year). But we are open to a maran roo (if there is one in this hatch).
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    What would you choose?

    If you had 24 eggs and only 22 spots, which would you leave OUT, and why? I’m starting my first batch of hatching eggs. I’m not entirely thrilled that not all are pure, but it’s a start. I want a friendly flock, good to excellent layers, rainbow of eggs & ability to sell eggs or birds when...
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    New feather friend

    Hello all! Into name is Amy & I am happy to be here. I’ve had a small homestead with my husband and 5 kids for 8 years now. Chickens were our obvious first animal to begin with, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I strive for an all natural and organic homestead for all & while it isn’t always...
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    Grit and Organic Chick starter

    I recently learned that play sand is made of silica, which is not a healthy option for chicks. It is not digestible and can affect their health negatively. I thought the same thing, that I would just toss some of my kiddos’ play sand in, thinking it was the same thing, just on a smaller scale...
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