Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. Recent content by BowChick2
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Do hawks kill adult poultry?
They absolutely kill adult birds. I have lost two this year to hawks and I know they were hawks as my outdoor camera captured it all. I had an owl for the first time this year too. All during the daytime with electric fence, bird netting, reflective distractions, scarecrows, deterrent owls, etc...- BowChick2
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- Forum: Predators and Pests
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Should chickens be vaccinated?
I get it, you are against vaccinating. As a science teacher, I am well aware of biological issues, but thanks.- BowChick2
- Post #76
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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Should chickens be vaccinated?
Yet every show chicken must have all required vaccinations, and they are most the purebred breeders stocking the backyard chickens - my cousin is a top national chicken judge and raises several varieties of purebreds himself. In fact, he has been referenced on BYC numerous times for his birds...- BowChick2
- Post #74
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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Should chickens be vaccinated?
Yes. I was all "I just have homegrown, backyard chickens from a local farm that is all organic - I don't need vaccines". Then I lost 12 new beautiful chicklets as they had not been vaccinated and apparently my current flock from the organic farmer was carrying Marek's as my vet confirmed they...- BowChick2
- Post #71
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks