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    looking for a butcher in east Indianapolis

    Thank you!
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    looking for a butcher in east Indianapolis

    Never butchered before and would rather have some hands on guidance the first time I try. Since I Don't know anyone to help me out, I need to take 4 birds to the butcher and soon.
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    Pros and cons of using regular baby wipes to clean eggs??

    Every once and a while I'll use a regular baby wipe to clean my eggs off with. I think most people frown on doing this d/t the possibility of chemicals from the wipes migrating through the poors of the shell but I'm doubtful this happens to a large extent. I could be wrong. What do you think?
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    Large greenish/purple spot on the shank. What is it?

    I'm not even able to even do that here because of grossly out of date operating system and browser, but here's the link to my last post attempt with the picture: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/809005/large-purple-spot-on-the-shank-of-one-of-my-chickens#post_11713164
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    Large greenish/purple spot on the shank. What is it?

    Thanks for the reply, but unfortunately I don't have an option with my work computer to post a pic. The pick was in a previous post I submitted by a similar title.
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    Large greenish/purple spot on the shank. What is it?

    I tried a while back to get some responses to this post but no luck so I'm trying again. My RIR hen has had this spot since she was very young. She is now about 20 weeks old and has never shown any other signs of being sick or different from the other hens. Her energy level, appetite, etc...
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    Large purple spot on the shank of one of my chickens?

    No walking problems whatsoever. She's had it since she was a chick.
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    Large purple spot on the shank of one of my chickens?

    No walking problems whatsoever. She's had it since she was a chick.
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    Large purple spot on the shank of one of my chickens?

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    Large purple spot on the shank of one of my chickens?

    One of my RRR hens has had this large purple patch on her left shank since she was young. She is now 5 months old. There are no other signs of disease. She eats well, is perky, and active, and no stool issues. I have tried to find out what this is with no success. Does anyone have any...
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    can I use cedar wall studs in building a coop?

    I've read that cedar is toxic for chickens, but most of what I've read has to do with cedar shavings. would it be alright to use cedar wall studs as long as the coop is well ventilated? Thanks.
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    Comment by 'b-nice' in article 'The Triple C - The Crouches Chicken Coop'

    Love the coop design! Nice work. Any quick tips on how to build the sliding pop door and vent doors? Thanks.
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