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    Hi all, My name is Linda and I live in New Hampshire. I am a recent chicken owner for about tghree months. My knowledge of chickens was nil when I first started and now I can't learn enough. I am the mother of 4 and grandma of 7. I'm a registerd nurse by profession and currently still work full...
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    what bulb wattage would be considered natural light?

    Thank you for all of your input. I guess I'll sit back and let mother nature take its course. I'll just keep my eyes open for anything other than what seems by concensus to be natural starts to happen.
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    Getting my first chickens tomorrow!!! Any Advice!

    Congradulations! Welcome to the wide wide world of chickens. I'm pretty new at this myself but the best advice I can give you is to learn as much as you can about your new wards. Their needs, behaviors and being able to identify when something is wrong even if u don't know exactly what it is...
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    what bulb wattage would be considered natural light?

    The pullets and roos are about 14-16 weeks old. 16 total. Not sure of all the sexes yet but about 7-8 roosters. Their diet consists of growing mash/crumbles, and snacks like fresh corn, apples, grains, worms. The also forage outside for 3-4 hours a day Should I add some sort of dietary...
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    what bulb wattage would be considered natural light?

    Good morning all... Quick question for all u experts out there. Some of the birds in my flock are beginning to loose an increasing amount of feathers. It's especially noticed on the neck. I'm thinking this is because of a natural molt. There is some pecking within the flock and occassionaally...
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    Hen or Roo?

    thx all............hope you're right
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    Hen or Roo?

    I always thought my BO was a hen.. but then started to notice larger wattles and comb compared to the other buff hens. Now I'm not so sure, Judging by the overall size of the buff brahma I think it must be a he. Anyone else care to venture a guess. Recent picture of buff brahma. BO pic taken...
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    Calling all Cochin Experts! Pullet or Cockerel?

    I think the bottom image is a roo judging by waddles and comb. Here is a picure of Madamn Blue and Mr Waddles she if they help with your ID
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    Help with gender/breed identification

    Here is one chiken about 10 weeks old what breed/gender is this? I think its a buff brahma/pullet. Does anyone else have an idea...
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    My Ivy.. Latest Relapse...She's Gone

    Speckled hen to this newbie you are an inspiration. Hope I can be as strong during adversity. Being a nurse one might think it's easier dealing with illness but when it's your own it's a whole other ball game. Wishing for ongoing improvement in your girl's health
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    Did we mess up?

    Like your other responses, I too think variety is the spice of life. I am relatively new to having chickens but from what I have observed over the last few months the similarities far out- weigh the differences. Mine chill together, cluck, crow and forage together. You know not once have I...
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    You might be a crazy chicken lady/gent if...Go on, post yours!

    You might be a CCL if your coop and run resembles the lock down unit on the psyche ward of your local hospital and you use a baby monitor to alert you of security breeches OR you personally stand guard for 2-3 hours a day while chickens have snack and exercise time in the yard
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    who pays for my mistakes?

    Thanks for your responses! Lesson well learned about how to purchase chickens in the future. Junkmanme... I have thought of trying to separate out the breeds and for most of them there is at least one rooster and one hen. That makes me think they will be confined to cages and I really don't want...
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    who pays for my mistakes?

    Hello fellow chicken lovers, About 3 months ago I acquired 16, one to 2 week old chicks from a backyard chicken owner in my area. I went into this venture green and now as a result my chickens may have to suffer. During the transaction I asked for one rooster and the rest hens. Not knowing of...
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    You might be a crazy chicken lady/gent if...Go on, post yours!

    Is there a problem ? I have one in mine just in case a predator tries to enter....Okay some might think I have issues but it makes me feel better :}
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