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    Sexing Barred Rocks

    I have 2 barred rock chicks I really think are pullets but wanted some more opinions. Here are pics of their heads, wings and feet.
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    Max temperature on a homemade Styrofoam incubator?

    Just a 25watt bulb and I adjust the holes with tape.
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    Max temperature on a homemade Styrofoam incubator?

    It is in a windowless hallway where the temperature is very stable.
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    Max temperature on a homemade Styrofoam incubator?

    I made an incubator out of Styrofoam panels and am on day 3. My temp has been jumping into 102s every afternoon and today just didn't want to go back down. A lot of sources online say 102 degrees is actually ideal for still air, but a lot say 101. What is the max temp I need to worry about...
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    Diflucan - dosage?

    I'm wondering the same thing but not getting any answers...
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    Sour or doughy crop in my hen? HELP

    It's slightly smaller this morning, not by a lot, still big and VERY doughy. All the other birds have nothing to feel this morning, flat crops. She is lifting her legs high when she walks too like she's trying to get it to dislodge. It's so thick and sticky I think it would be dangerous to...
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    Sour or doughy crop in my hen? HELP

    They're 24 weeks old and I've always noticed a rather large squishy "ball" on Frankie. I've never had chickens before and I didn't even know what a crop was really until I butchered some and learned. I've always checked it midday or evening though due to my schedule but I'm headed out at 6am...
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    Sour or doughy crop in my hen? HELP

    I think my hen has sour crop. What should I do? I made sure she has fresh grit and a little ACV in her water, but how much probiotic or oil should I give her? This is my first time with chickens and my prized girl. It is very very doughy, about the size of a tennis ball and I can knead it...
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