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    Today's temperature = # of eggs.

    15 degrees 5 eggs out of 12 hens. A few days it has only been 3. Still not bad for these temps
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    Heat'a Bread this is a dump recipe! I have estimated amounts. 3-9 egg shells (a week's worth) 2 cups of flour 1 tablespoon baking powder (if flour was plain) 1/3 cup grease -any kind 2 tablespoons cayenne or red pepper flakes water to make a thick batter. For baking (350 till done) or more for...
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    Some one please tell me where I can buy Mareks vaccine...who has it in stock?

    Never mind... twincitypoultrysupplies had it in stock. If I knew how to delete this post I would but all I know how to do is answer my own question!
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    Do Your Baby Chicks Really Need Marek's Vaccination?

    the vaccine have is a two part (powder & liquid) after a portion is mixed try to use it within a few hours. The parts can be kept separate for a while in the fridge. See package. Yes you can give boosters. That is a good way to use the "left overs" from when you vaccinate chicks, if too much...
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    Are you smarter than a chicken? (Stories of amazingly smart chickens and their proud owners)

    Follow-up. Rusty has now started coming to the door each night to be "tucked in", even though most nights the coop door is open. He just seems to need/like a little petting before bedtime...but don't we all?
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    2 week old with scissor beak

    I doubt that crazy glue would hurt the bird, since doctors use it to close human wounds all the time, but I doubt it will work, and might give other birds something to peek at. We just lost a cross beak silkie. It's beak was fine when purchased at 1 week old, and showed up at about 3 weeks...
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    Are you smarter than a chicken? (Stories of amazingly smart chickens and their proud owners)

    I submit to you that we may own the smartest rooster ever! We have four breeds in separate coops and runs, but renetly “rescued” a full grown Buff Orpington Rooster from a family who had an extra roo. “Rusty (so named by my 5 year old son) is as gentle as a kitten. He prefers to eat from your...
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    Are you smarter than a chicken? (Stories of amazingly smart chickens and their proud owners)

    I submit to you that we may own the smartest rooster ever! We have four breeds in separate coops and runs, but renetly “rescued” a full grown Buff Orpington Rooster from a family who had an extra roo. “Rusty (so named by my 5 year old son) is as gentle as a kitten. He prefers to eat from your...
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    Do Your Baby Chicks Really Need Marek's Vaccination?

    Continued debate is fine, but the vaccine is inexpensive and the risk is not worth taking with my flock. The information below is from Wikipedia. Please read the green sentences that say it spreads by dander and that newer vaccines are a combination of turkey and chicken marek's. I still...
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    Do Your Baby Chicks Really Need Marek's Vaccination?

    so since you will have some now vaccinated you need to get your entire flock vaccinated to be safe.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    I only have one and she was a "throw" from a Americana/Araucana cross. Her name is Minnie, as she was so much smaller than the other hatchling that week. She is black/white splash. And we lover her! To add to the egg color discussion I am told that the leg color is a good indication of the...
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    Do Your Baby Chicks Really Need Marek's Vaccination?

    from what I understand...if any of your chick have been vaccinated for Marek's, they are protected but they are now carriers of the dormant virus. They will "shed" it and you increase the risk to your flock members who are not vaccinated. The breeder I first bought from believed in...
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    Need to get rid of FLYS!!! they are constantly on the chickens and ducks food. Any ideas?

    Build a "poop trap"! Here is how: Take a two liter bottle, using old gloves or plastic bag, put in a few pieces of chicken poop (really if you cover the bottom it works better) then add some dishwashing liquid, finally add enough water to 1/2 to 2/3 fill the bottle. Then tie a cord around the...
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