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    Blog about adventures in backyard chickens

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    first time in three years my dog chased a chicken

    Mulewagon, that could explain a lot . He has zero interest in the grown up girls. But his whole demeanor changes around the 8 week olds. I used to have him by my side in the run... But won't allow him anymore. Borrowed a shock collar from a friend . I'll use it if I have to. Thanks for your...
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    first time in three years my dog chased a chicken

    Today my dog chased and killed two of my 8 week old chickens. He has never chased any of my adult chickens. Do you think it was that they were not full sized and more vulnerable? Do you think it is instinct to chase the younger birds because he knows the adut birds willl peck him? I am hoping...
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    Explaining Chicken Math

    :lol::lol: I love it! My husband even chuckled at that kind of math!
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    Explaining Chicken Math

    I love it! I'm right there with you. My husband plays nice, but I know I am pushing my luck. I had a silkie go broody right after I put my first ever 21 eggs in an incubator. Then two Cornish went broody.... All at the same time. I really didn't think that nature would follow through... But I...
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    combing chicks and hens

    Well I think I have a plan that will work. I am like macgiver with chicken wire and zip ties! Lol:D I modified an existing shade shelter into a pen for the "teenagers". They will be inside a fence, inside a fence. A friend loaned me a rabbit cage that I wrapped in hardware cloth to protect...
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    Tripod Waterer's

    ordered two. They should be here by tomorrow. Can't take any chance in this Oklahoma heat!! Thanks for the info . :)
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    Tripod Waterer's

    Good to know thanks for posting,
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    combing chicks and hens

    Thank you for the input and the advice. My older hens free range everyday and have seen the newbies at their leisure in the brooder which is a horse stall that has been secured. They dont see them every minute of eveyday... but they know they are there. My concern with the playpen method is...
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    combing chicks and hens

    I have six week old chicks that are getting cramped in their current location. I have a huge chicken yard and coop that houses 13 hens . I can open the yard up so they can free range too. i am considering letting the older girls out to free range and putting the six week old chicks (13) in...
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    CUTEST CHICKEN CONTEST CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!! Some results page 9!

    That was fun... Thank you so much! Love chicken people!
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    Mixed breed genetics

    Can anyone tell me where I can find information on genetics of mixed breeds? For example ... I have some crested polish chicks that were crossed with either a sebright or a brahma. I am wondering which traits and colors are dominant when cross breeding. Thanks!
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    Who is setting eggs today - 4/14?

    I helped one of mine out. was zipped for a long time. I could see the membreane drying so i took it out and wrapped it in a warm wet paper towel. used cosmetic scissors to chip away a little more shell. Wound up cutting some membrane away let it push out the rest of the way itself. Little...
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    Lockdown Begins....I am so nervous!

    I have three yellow chicks... I think two leghorns and one polish lace buff. The rest are black silkies...about 5 . Then Ancona rooster mutts. I m waiting on welsummer egg to hatch. Thats the one trying to unzip. I think I have one silkie that lay be a cross with the sebright...it is tiny!!! I...
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    Who is setting eggs today - 4/14?

    Sorry about the egg turner, I have one that is trying to zip out... it's been 12 hour or more. still trying though. i upped the humidity by dropping some water in a vent hole. All the other chicks are still in there..about 13. Just trying not to open incubator. I am holding out for the egg I...
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