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    Eggs in cold weather

    Does freezing effect the way an egg peels when used for hard boiled eggs later? All my eggs this month (Jan) have been frozen, I am sure. My hard boiled eggs refuse to peel nicely. All the shells seem to stick to a fine layer of egg white and the shell membrane. There also seems to be less of an...
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    Why are costco brown eggs so incredibly dark?

    I bought 3 French Copper Black Marans pullets in Oct. They just started to lay. I am getting 2 - 3 eggs every day since about the 3rd of Jan. Sometimes really dark like the one in the photo. 2 have feathered legs and one is bare legged. All are very gentle and calm.
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    Weighing chickens

    I found a battery powered baby scale at a yard sale. I used double sided tape to put an 8 inch 2x4 piece on edge in the middle for the birds to stand on and weight at night. Works great for me. I have Plymouth rock, Bielefelder, Mutts, Copper Maran and one old White leghorn
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    Actual Correct Dosage for Safeguard Dewormer for Chickens

    Thanks Dawg53 and Eggcessive. I just ordered from Toltrazuril Shop.
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    Actual Correct Dosage for Safeguard Dewormer for Chickens

    Any body have any idea why Valbazen is not available any more? Just checked TSC, Amazon and several other places on the web. All are saying not available or backorder from Manufacturer. My chickens need deworming but are molting. What else can I use to worm while they molt?
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    Poll: Do you have an automatic coop door?

    I have an Ador1 and it is great I also built one myself from plans I found on BYC. Don't remember where it is tho. The Ador1 is opened and closed by an electric eye, the one I built is on a timer. It's also way noise then the Ador but it did cost significantly less.
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    Crazy Rooster

    I had one that would attack only my wife. I tried everything I could find here and elsewhere on the 'net. Last resort, I put him in rooster jail for two weeks. First thing out of jail, he started to mate one of the hens that was always 'visiting' him in jail. My wife walked by and he forgot the...
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    In need of Rooster

    I am looking for a Barred Rock rooster preferably a cockerel. I intend to cross breed to some White Laced Red Cornish pullets I have. I am in Lower Michigan, Kalamazoo area.
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    Do chickens have an issue with pink?

    Mine did that once!
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    I am having the same problem with my rooster. Singled out just one hen and is really beating her up. Will separate tomorrow and let him join the group headed to freezer camp on Monday. Shows all the symptoms listed in this thread (?). Have a young cockerel that is going to get a reprieve from...
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    Crows to keep hawks away?

    I have a flock ( murder) of crows living on a wooded bluff on the farm behind me. My chickens free range(?) on about 1/2 acre. Have seen hawks around but usually with 2 or 3 crows harassing it. I have fairly large chickens all dual purpose. Have not lost a bird since We have had them. About...
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    Whatcha Making for Supper?

    A trip to Applebee's for 1/2 rack of ribs and a 30% military discount. Wife and I will both be happy!
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    Question of the Day - Monday, June 24th, 2024

    Worst vegetable: Beets Worst Fruit: Avocado
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    Show me your bielefelder crosses.

    The pictures shows the mystery bird as kinda pink or red. It is infact more of a yellow.
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    Show me your bielefelder crosses.

    I have crossed my Beilefelder roo with my Chanticler hens, Barred Rocks and Dominic. I have attached the following photos: 1. Mr Beilefelder He is 14 months old 2. All the chicks. 7 crosses, 4 look like Barred Rocks, 2 look like Chanticlers and the 7th one has me stumped 3.Two of the Barred...
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