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    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    I chose raccoon, those thieving little beasties sneak in while the ladies are sleeping, they dig under or climb over, and when you catch them the boot and scoot for the trees.
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    Lost my chickens

    I am sorry. I lost a few to predators and you do take it personally, but in reality we have to look back and if we did the best that we knew at the time we knew it, then we cannot take it personally. I lost another one yesterday and pouted and cried over the fact. I didn't pout over the loss...
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    yikes, what to do?

    How long do you keep the new chick in the incubator? I was worried that it would be too warm, with no food or water, my SO found somewhere that said they can stay in the bator for up to 72 hours, as all new Mommies, I am a bit worried and just want to make sure that my little Prima Fauna...
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    Day 10, Candling

    Today is day 10, some talk about candling, what do I look for? I did two of my 15 eggs and in both I saw no veins or blood vessels, but did see a mass, is that good? Or Not? I apologize since I am sure this topic has been covered already, I just didn't take the time to hunt the thread that...
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    Is it too late?

    Thank You, I will go get the incubator today. My Grandsons live 60 miles away, so it will be a fun thing for them to look forward to. I plan on lots of facebook pictures and text messages so that they can feel like we are doing this together. They are coming over tomorrow afternoon to "meet...
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    Is it too late?

    I know this has probably been asked before, but there are so many threads and posts that I decided to just ask again LOL (impatient I know LOL).. But I am new to chickens and I have grandsons who are excited about them as well. I am considering getting an incubator and letting them watch the...
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    Good Morning from Kingman, Ks

    I just got my first flock yesterday. For my 50th birthday my dearheart bought me 2 roosters and 10 hens, all Rhode Island Reds. While getting them, our friend kept throwing more into the crates and now I have a total of 15 birds. I have never had chickens before, so please pardon any goofy...
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