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    is this a buff orp?

    I was sold this chicken as a buff Orpington. It doesn't look like one but I could be wrong. Kind regards
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    after some research on this forum I think I am going to feed medicated starter grower for about 4 months and then switch to the flock raiser that I use. it seems to be split on feeding medicated and those who don't feed medicated. Thanks for the advice and input.
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    I don't know what corid is or if there are other options and what would you suggest? I definately want to go with as few interventions as possible.
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    So chickens don't need medication if bedding is bone dry? why is that. Why water half full? thanks
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    I am new to the idea of medicated food, I have ducks. So if they don't need it that is another thing. My dad is pushing getting medicated food. But I was thinking a flock raiser was a good solution then I have to figure the medicated part out. I do have STOREYS GUIDE TO RAISING CHICKENS. It is...
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    both will be free ranging day. So there in lies my problem. They will be in separate houses and areas for the evening and night.
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    medicating chickens while raising ducks and chickens

    So I have ducks and now I am raising chickens. I wanted to know the pros and cons of buying medicated chicken food and buying my multi-bird flock raiser for the ducks VS using my flock raiser for everyone and medicating the chicken water. Is one more cost effective? Is one more save? Easier...
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    Best recession/depression chicken breed(s)?

    I was thinking about some geese. This conversation just interested me as I have 10 Anconas on the way and down the road I am curious about either getting more ducks or getting some chickens. And in the context of this thread is where my thought process was at. Is there any reason to get...
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    Best recession/depression chicken breed(s)?

    I have read every page and there is some great info here. This has also helped me chose my chicken breeds. I am leaning toward the Dominique, java and then a third. Perhaps an Atralorp or Buckeye. I am looking for something to mix well with the first two breeds. However, my main questions...
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    Raising one breed or more

    Okay that makes sense. If you don't mind, one more question, could you elaborate on your phrase, "Having more than 1 is fun." I understand the egg color thing but what are some other advantages to having multiple breeds? Any practical use? Much Thanks.
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    Raising one breed or more

    So it sounds like I can have two breeds and allow them to make just good egg layers and chickens but I can separate the rooster and his hen (same breed) when I need or want some purebreds? So the win win situation is have a couple breeds and then separate when needed. Also how does hybrids or...
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    Raising one breed or more

    Greetings everyone, New member here. My background comes from dogs and breeding dogs and so that is my frame of reference. When you have a breed you want to only have that breed for breeding to keep them purebreds. Does this translate to chickens? I have been doing my research and have...
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