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    Brooding Hens

    I want at one-two of my hens to brood on a few eggs....yes I have a rooster but they don't seem to get it yet. Two hens start to brood, but then the one leaves to roost at night with the other chickens. The other just gets up and leaves but comes back. Should I wait until they are a little more...
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    Should I get ducks?

    I have the room for ducks and all, but should I get ducks? Are they hard to care for? Do they need a large pool of water? Also, can they room with chickens or no?
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    Help...Aggressive chickens!

    Thank you! I'll try that. And thanks! @BantamFan4Life @trailrider330 @drumstick diva
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    Preparing Your Flock & Coop for WINTER

    For my girls and the rooster I have a heat lamp in one corner that is nailed, duct-taped, tied and a few feet off the ground. I still allow them to go outside in a large closed pen. I also put down extra bedding. My coop for them naturally has insulation. As this is my first year, should I give...
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    Help...Aggressive chickens!

    SOS
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    Lets talk about goats!

    You could do that and it would look adorable, but you have to be aware that the kids might react poorly to it and the sweaters might get caught on something such as a wire fence. One thing that you should never do is put heaters in the barn, as if they fall, the straw will catch fire and burn...
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    goat questins

    Pygmies have gentle stomachs and if they overeat they will become obese and possibly overwork their hearts. Also, they need fresh water and the water should be changed daily. They love to run around and they love treats so give them a nice sized area with a run-in shed, shade, and don't give...
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    1 day old with bad leg

    You could try to spin the leg but I def wouldn't give up on the little chick! If you want to give up, I would either 1) post it's pic on here and offer to give the chick up 2) give it to Petfinder or 3) give it to a local farm
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    Lethargic guinea hen

    She may be getting broody or ready to lay an egg. She also may simply be not feeling her best and needs a little rest.
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    Guinea Keet Saga :)

    Actually, I just realized you aren't talking about a guinea pig, but it is still valid info
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    Guinea Keet Saga :)

    Leave out fresh food and water. Measure how much food you put out and check every so often if it has even been nibbled on. Also, try putting treats around or in the desired place of your guinea pig.
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    Pygmy Goats Care

    I have reg sized goats, but with pygmy goats, I know you can't overfeed them and they have delicate stomachs, like any other animal that can't throw up. Make sure they have fresh water everyday. My goats have clear water. If you can't see the bottom of the water container well, clean it out...
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    Duckling doesn't look so well..

    I am getting ducks soon actually, but I don't actually have a duck yet. one of my chicks, however, was like that. You could try to clean out her eye with water, give her a shallow pool of water or just wait it out. Also, what might help is feeding her some mealworms or food that is more natural...
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    Teeny, tiny egg

    Im not quite sure, but a small egg might indicate a lack of calcium or she just might lay small eggs. it could also just be that one egg that's small.
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    Help...Aggressive chickens!

    One of my chickens is blind in one eye and stands out. The rooster and his posse attack her whenever she goes near them or outside. The other chickens usually ignore her or when she is eating and they want her spot, they peck and chase her away. She doesn't have bugs so they aren't pecking the...
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