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    Cabinet incubator question

    I'm looking at this incubator for sale on Craigslist, and I'm wondering what ya'll with more experience think of it. One of the important things to me is that it has automatic turner. But I haven't the slightest idea of how a turner actually works! So I don't really understand when he says the...
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    Wanting to buy extra large Plymouth barred rocks but where???

    Claborn Farms in Tx. http://www.clabornfarms.com/chicken-breeds/barred-plymouth-rocks/
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    DIY Flock Block Substitute

    I came across this recipe for a DIY flock block substitute. I'm sure you can add other goodies as well. Sunflower seeds, mealworms, millet, or whatever else you can think of! DIY Flock Block Substitute Ingredients 2 cups scratch grains, or any mix of whole grains that you have hanging...
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    Pioneer roosters

    Went out and took pictures of my pullets from my Pioneer rooster. In the first picture, discount all then hens in the top right corner. The rest of them are all out of my rooster. The barred rock looking ones, and the solid black are out of BA hens. The lightest colored pullet is I'm...
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    Cutest, Prettiest and Handsomist Chicken

    Cutest Chick: Percy, a DelawareXPioneer pullet Prettiest hen: "Momma Bird", Black Australorp hen Handsomest Rooster: Henry VIII, Pioneer
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    What is this chicken thinking?

    What is this chicken thinking?
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    Pioneer roosters

    The rooster in my profile picture is a pioneer! He was 1 year old when the picture was taken, and weighed 10-11 lbs. He has the best disposition you can ever find in a rooster. Laid back, calm, and non-aggressive. Takes care of his ladies and is very gentle with them. Isn't aggressive to new...
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    Cutting Chicken Boredom

    What are some good ideas to cut down on coop boredom?
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    Rooster crowing early

    Aww!! Wow!! My little guy didn't do an actual articulate crow, just a funny sounding raspy squalk, like they do when they are beginning. This particular little roo thinks a lot of himself already. I think his ego trip began a few days ago when there was a mouse in the feed bin, so I tossed it...
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    Rooster crowing early

    One of my little Black Australorpe X roosters is already starting to crow at 7 1/2 weeks! Am I just forgetting when they start, or is that early?
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    DIY feeders and waterers

    Trying to go a little cheaper here with feeders and waterers by making my own, but I'm stumped on how to make a waterer! Any insight/links or anything would be appreciated. :D We've gotten a nipple one before, and it just leaked all the time. Any tips on that? The nipples are vertical, on the...
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    TWINS!?! please please PLEASE help!

    I don't know anything about hatching twins, but the advice I'd give you is be prepared in case they decide to hatch early! I incubated a batch of chicks a few weeks ago, and they all hatched on day 19 and 20. Needless to say, that took me by surprise! They are all very vigorous and healthy...
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    What age is considered old?

    At what age is a laying hen considered old and ready to be made into tasty stew?
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    Egg song with no egg

    If I remember correctly, BA's are supposed to start laying at 22 weeks, but it can vary between 18-30 weeks. They are individuals too! ;) I find it very funny when the young ones make a new noise, how much it startles everybody! LOL!
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    Post here if you DON'T wash clean-looking eggs

    I never wash them unless they have "mess" on them. Lol! Totally agree!! My family won't touch store bought eggs anymore unless we sneak them into baked goods!
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