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    Farm name ideas

    My husband and I just purchased a 21 acre farm in a completely new area. We raise chickens, beef cattle, goats and produce. The land is flat and very windy. We hardly have any trees. I was raised on my grandparent's farm where most of my childhood memories take place. I am looking for a name...
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    Chick dead

    Found a 2 week old chick dead unexpectedly. It was acting normal a few hours before. There was a bit of runny black poop splattered in his box but no other signs. We have 1 other chick in with him who seems to be fine also, but worried he will die unexpectedly too. He did poop a bit of runny...
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    When to assist

    Thank you!! He actually hatched on his own around 9am this morning. He is already dry and full of energy.
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    When to assist

    Noticed small hole around 12pm- membrane was extremely dry. Husband forgot to put any water in incubator from the beginning. Added water at 12pm. Read to assist chick, so I removed a dime size amount of shell at 9pm. Accidentally removed membrane and saw blood so I stopped. Chick has been...
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