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    Anyone had success with a crop bra?

    How do you do a epsom salt or molasses flush? I keep hearing these terms, but cannot find how to do it. If you can please elaborate or provide instructions I would really appreciate it 😊. I am going through hell and back with my oldest hen. She keeps having recurring impacted and sour crop. I...
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    Hen won’t eat extra calcium no matter what

    I am having similar issue. Stuffing her with 1 tablet of calcium/vit d3 seems to work but when I stopped she goes back to the same. Shell less egg or egg bursts inside. I don't mind giving her calcium every other day or so but I wonder if this is the only solution. Also is this dosage safe for...
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    Egg yolk peritonitis HELP!

    Im going thru this. What type of amoxicillin specifically like how many mg and do they sell it at the feed store or is it only via prescription?
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    Mr and Mrs. Roo hanging out in the pool

    Thank you and You're welcome 😊
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    Mr and Mrs. Roo hanging out in the pool

    It looks like they're on a vacation lol. He enjoys watching over his ladies ❤️
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    Inspector duties ...

    Thank you! One of my main reasons why I love coming home
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    Inspector duties ...

    Absolutely lol
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    Inspector duties ...

    Just got this new Texas sage plant and it wasn't long before my yard inspectors came to check it out lol. It was about to be a disaster in just a matter of minutes! I love my babies so much it is almost satisfying to watch them do it because they have so much fun, but I did have to remove it...
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    Chicken saddle recommendations

    That's a great suggestion although that would definitely be testing my skills lol. It would be worth trying. Thank you!
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    Chicken saddle recommendations

    Hello everyone, I have a hen who is my rooster's favorite and her back is getting worse. I noticed feather loss and healed lesions of what I believe is his nails/spur when he climbs on her. Can anyone recommend a good chicken saddle? I got some from Amazon and they are very bulky and seen not...
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    Dad, mom, child...

    Thank you for explaining. He is the only rooster so it isn't possible for another rooster to be dad. Very interesting to know a little about the genetic component that can contribute to their physical characteristics and I'm assuming the egg color as well. We will see what this one turns out to...
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    Dad, mom, child...

    I have no exact breed name for these 2 because I was gifted the rooster and the mom I found her in the wild. The mom looks like a barred rock and lays green/blue eggs. The dad is have no clue but he has barred pattern as well but different comb than barred rocks do. It's a whole mix up lol. I'm...
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    Dad, mom, child...

    So for the first time I experimented hatching my own eggs. This is dad, mom, and child. I am shocked (and in love) that I got this black chick from the parents. I keep thinking how is possible. I always wanted a black chicken and I got one not expecting. Can someone explain how is this possible...
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    Worms? Which type and how to treat?

    That's very inspiring to read about your methods of keeping your flock healthy. I appreciate your feedback I hope your eggs all hatch and wish you the best. I had some eggs hatch like 5 weeks ago they're doing pretty good still following mama around. The incubator mom is a red pyle old english...
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    Worms? Which type and how to treat?

    Some people use some things that I've never heard of. I think it's a matter of trying and seeing what works best. I don't know yet. I am learning a lot raising these gals and boy.
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