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    Chickachickas Page

    Hello! I am LOVING BYC!! Soooo happy to be here. We are now the proud owners of 4 chicks. Born July 20th 2009~Lola~Buff Orpington, Little Leia~Black Star, Clucka Bella~Black Australorp, & Stripes~Barred Plymouth Rock. My 4 kids picked out their own & named them. I named Lola for my 2 year...
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    My Chooks Clubhouse Coop

    Our Chook's Clubhouse Coop is made from a child's wooden playhouse. Being short on time & no experience building coops or much of anything, this was our best bet. We wanted it to be attractive & fit in our yard which is not that large. We were only getting 4 hens as that is all we really have...
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    sick chicken? please advise

    yes, I read all about the cecal poops. Funny how you can be happy to look at different kinds of poop! I wouldn't say my girls are too spoiled. I read alot about giving them "treats" so as not to take away from their main food. I actually slowed down during the days I noticed they weren't...
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    sick chicken? please advise

    Thanks!! I soaked the pellets for an hour & fed it to them & they LOVE it! Sheesh, who knew?! Now I feel better that they are eating again. Even our black star is eating it. Maybe this will help her a bit.
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    sick chicken? please advise

    thanks I will try that for my girls. I never knew they would get sick of eating the pellets. Picky critters!
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    sick chicken? please advise

    I am new to chicken keeping & have never wormed or dealt with sick chickens before. They have been doing well until this. 1) What type of bird , age and weight? Black star, 6 months old 2) What is the behavior, exactly? sluggish not as active as usual. Sits in one spot puffed up & moves...
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    sick chicken? please advise

    Hi, I noticed my 4 girls aren't eating as much layer pellets these last 2 weeks. I usually have to fill up the feeder every 3 days but I still haven't had too. They love thier table scraps of lettuce, apple peels, etc. I let them free range for about 45 minutes every few days. I give them...
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    HOW do you get the vaseline on their combs?

    I have my daughter hold my gals & one of them ate the vaseline right off the q-tip that I was using! She looked like she enjoyed it all too well! It was my black star...she eats everything! Now I hold her head as I put it on.....silly chickens!
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    Waterer & Feeder that takes up Little Floor Space in Coop

    I use these type in my small coop. I only have 4 hens so it lasts awhile too. I love it cause it stays clean....it does freeze but I can't have it all! http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2769314&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2769314&fbc=1&fbn=Taxonomy%7CFeeders+%26+Waterers
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    Too many chickens for my space

    Hi, You also might want to add some stall dry the pine shavings. It helps keep the poo dry & thus preventing the damp floor. I add some only when I turn it & it feels like it coould use some. After a heavy rain etc. Hope that helps!
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    You might be a crazy chicken lady/gent if...Go on, post yours!

    If you are in your neighbors yard at a b-day party for her son when you notice the wonderful weeds! OH, my chickens would love to munch on this grass & I think to myself I wonder If I ask her if I could pick some!!
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    when to allow access to nesting box?

    Hi, my pullets will be 15 weeks on Monday. When should I uncover their nesting box? I don't want them to poo in it! :rolleyes:Any ideas? Thanks!
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    pics of my run

    All we need to do now is add the roofing. Our girls are very happy in their run & we give them lots of treats & of goodies each day. It was tough figuring out how to attach the run to the house but my hubby did a great job! I could see how someone with building experience would have an easier...
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    Australorp experts help me sex my chicken,please!!

    Wow! Thanks so much. I loved the picture. The comparison is remarkable. My kids are VERY happy & so am I!
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    Australorp experts help me sex my chicken,please!!

    Thank you all so much. I feel so relieved. I'm learning that all breeds develop different & the BA sure is different from my other gals!
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