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    Quote: fyi. That was my Craigslist posting!!! :clap I went to the first meeting on Monday and it seemed that there was an equal mix of chicken supporters and anti-chicken people. Throughout the meeting, the city planners seemed to really want to talk to people who currently had chickens...
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    Where do the mites live?

    Quote: Thanks!!! I checked one hen's vent area and under her wings tonight, and didn't see anything creepy crawly. And after reading the feather loss link above, I think it might just be the loss of their first set of feathers, since they are about that age. I appreciate the help everyone!
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    Where do the mites live?

    We have 5 *9* week old chickens, and I am finding numerous adult feathers in and around their coop. They seem happy, and don't have obvious pecking order disputes going on, but I cant figure out why they are losing their adult feathers. Could they have mites? Where on their body would I look to...
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    Picky eaters?

    Our chickens are about 9 weeks old, and seem to be very picky eaters! I read about other peoples chicks enjoying worms, bugs and all kind of other foods, but ours are having none of it! They have NO interest in worms, or any bugs that I have caught and shown them. They don't like bread, oats, or...
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    Losing "big girl" feathers?

    Thanks! It probably is just pecking order disorder But...in case its not, how would I check for mites? Would they be really obvious, or could they be infested and me not know it? I am still finding a lot of feathers, so I would like to rule out everything if I can. Thanks for the help!!
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    Losing "big girl" feathers?

    Hi everyone We are first time chicken parents to 5 EE's that are about 2 months old. They are outside in their coop with a heat lamp, and seem to be thriving, but I am finding what look like adult chicken feathers all around the yard where they free range. I would expect them to still be losing...
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