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    What size light bulb for heat source for newly hatched chicks?

    I have never had a problem with halogen bulbs. They even sell them on a page in BYC. I secure them VERY we'll and watch 3 thermometers closely throughout the day. ( 2 analog and 1 digital). I have never used them in the summer but in freezing temperatures I do. If the chicks huddle up under...
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    Incubator help

    I've had Hova Bator and Little Giant Styrofoam types, 2 of each and only had one good year with Guineas a few ducks and a few chickens. I didn't like them. I had to buy different trays for each type bird and then went broke without getting the fans that supposedly increase your hatch rate. My...
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    How many here are actual backyarders vs. Farmers?

    Farmer... We sell Meat birds, Ducks, Geese, Guineas and eggs.
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    How do I introduce my dogs to my chickens/chicks?

    We have had dog problems in the past with 4 different breeds of dogs. We have tried to introduce them to the chicks at day one with some dogs never trusted and some have just boldly killed them before our eyes. The catch 22 is we have a huge coyote/ and smaller preditor problems when we have no...
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    Breeding Guineas

    I've noticed on a few guinea eggs a blood spot or actually a blood splotch when I tried some for breakfast. I didnt have a productive day that day due to frequent runs to the out house. Did I do a dumb thing by eating guinea eggs or could it be another problem. I haven't eaten any more guinea...
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    guinea fowl as predator alarms

    We too have guineas and they not only warn us if person, strange animal or preditor is in the yard but they warn us when they bump into each other. We love our guineas, they are hilarious. We read that not only are they good for ticks etc. but they eat seeds of weed plants that can infest the...
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