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    Sexing sign?

    I'm sure this thread is going to be fun, but... I have a new flock about 9 weeks old. Most are black sexlink. The rest were mutts from a neighbor.( multiple roosters, multiple breeds of hens) I have been very visible since they were puffs. Now they are very friendly and like their chest and...
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    Ramen noodles

    I discovered this today by accident. Will keep in mind for future treats.
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    Should you not pet them when they squat??

    So does petting your chickens that squat stimulate egg laying?
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    Waco... New to chickens and site.

    Started G.A. went to C-130's, P-3's and now VVIP interior mods on BBJs. I used to love it, now it just pays the bills.
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    Waco... New to chickens and site.

    I bought them from a lady in Bellmead. Found them on Craigslist.
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    Just let them be?

    How do you do that? (Bookmark)
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    Just let them be?

    Fantastic information! Thank yo so much.
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    Just let them be?

    She lays about an egg per day. How many should I let her accumulate before I start pulling the new ones? I mark the eggs with a date now.
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    Just let them be?

    I bought some hens a couple months ago that we're all supposed to be layers. Well, one turned out to be a rooster. Now over the last week one of my hens won't come off the nesting box. She has become aggressive and really wants to keep her eggs. I'm thinking of letting her hatch them. What do I...
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    Clear mucus in eyes, acts like gasping or trying to gag. Help

    Update: started with VetRX with no sign of getting better. Both eyes swelled shut oozing pus, and I figured she was pretty much dead. I got some Tylan 50 as suggested and started her on it. We are on day two of antibiotics and she is improving greatly. One eye is open and clear. I no longer have...
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    Clear mucus in eyes, acts like gasping or trying to gag. Help

    I'm thinking respiratory. Starting antibiotics and crossing my fingers.
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    Clear mucus in eyes, acts like gasping or trying to gag. Help

    Did a search, and came up empty. Silkie Polish cross. Around 6monts old Only hen showing sickness Noticed today Seems same size as others Poop unknown The symptoms... Clear mucus in both eyes that appear kind of deflated. She seems to be gasping with her mouth open and like she's almost...
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    New chickens, eggs then not. Chicken Strike?

    I finished my chicken coop, then couldn't wait, I wanted to be an instant farmer. I got 5 hens that we're about 1 year old. The first day I got one egg and then nothing since. (About a week) anything a beginner might be doing wrong? Feed: layer pellets 16% (40%) scratch (60%) allowed to feed as...
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    Deep litter material?

    I've been reading all I can find about DLM. Looks like I can use wood shavings, shredded paper and straw. What about grass clippings? And how much DE is best to use? My coop is 6x6 and I have 2" of wood shavings to start with. Oh, and can someone post some pictures of what you're using for...
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    My first coop attempt

    For not being good with carpentry or a saw, you do great work! Looks amazing.
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