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    Black ring around Pecking Ducks' necks

    They have been fine up to a month ago. I thought of something else. What would be the effects of pool water on ducks? I didn't let them swim in the pool, but what if they played in spill over? I would understand the puffy eyes in that case, but the blackening of feathers, ring around the...
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    Black ring around Pecking Ducks' necks

    One male to three females. Only have four ducks. Males got sick first and seems to be on the mend. Now the three females are getting whatever is going on. I am considering bringing them in at night to get them away from the mosquito. I feel like Cletus from Mayberry. I have chickens and...
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    Black ring around Pecking Ducks' necks

    Something horribly wrong with my pecking ducks. At first I thought it was some sort of predator attack. Getting a black ring around their necks with loss of feathers and swelling around eyes. Having a miserable mosquito outbreak due to extreme moisture cuz of storms. At first thought it might...
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    ‘Silked’ White Easter Egger

    MPC offers several breeds with the "maybe they will, maybe they won't", guarantee. For what they charge. Sure would be nice if they would give some assurances. Like a discount for repeat buyers, or something. $30 to $50 dollars for "maybe". Not real comforting. I still buy from them, but...
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    Learning to raise turkey

    About three to four months old
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    Learning to raise turkey

    Bought a domestic white turkey. He is like a dog! Follows me everywhere. Always wants attention. Yesterday, I knelt down and he crawled under me and wanted me to pet him. He seems to like being touched. This brings my question. HE STINKS! Am I missing something! I am thinking I need to...
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    Temperature

    There is a correction. WeatherBug failed me (what's new). Temps are supposed to be low 50's. Still doesn't change the fact that temperature is dropping. My chickens are about four and a half, 5 months old. They have all of their adult feathers 🪶. The issue is, I have no coop, yet. Only...
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    Temperature

    Still ill working on completing a coop for chickens. I have 7 Guinea fowl, and 10 New Hampshire Reds. Facing 32° temperatures right now. I know I put the carriage before the horse. Without a coop, at what temperature should I become concerned about chickens being outside. I live in north...
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    Lethargic Guinea Fowl

    UPDATE: Don't know what I did right. Fowl seems much better. Tried messaging his crop, though it didn't seem enlarged or swollen. Kept him in the house overnight in a box. In the morning while I took my morning shower to get ready for work. I messaged and cleaned his little butticuss...
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    Getting a guardian puppy - any chicken<-->dog communicables I need to worry about?

    Dogs can catch salmonella if your chicken have it. It will make a dog sick. Big issue is if your dog is a poo eater. Some dogs just are and I have seen most breeds do it. It seems to be a random behavior that some dogs have and other's don't. Not sure if mortality with dogs and Salmonella...
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    A Warning to All Chicken Keepers - Please Dont Do What I Did

    I put mine away if I am going to leave the property. Always do a head count. Just idea to stop such future happenings. Condolences for your loss. I know I also get mad at myself when I fail my animals. Even if I lean to use them for food. I give them the best life I can until the time has...
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    BYC Debate Thread- What's The Friendliest Chicken Breed?

    New Hampshire Reds. Of course, mine may still be juvenile and haven't gotten to fight and mating age, but roosters get along. They show kindness to the hens and have seen a Rooster actually sit next to the hens and show interest in her doings. Had them since chicks. They haven't started...
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    New, anxious member with a sick bird

    My motivation might be selfish. One of my Guinea fowl is acting I'll and have no idea other than it is acting I'll. Have posted a thread and hoping I am a hypochondriac. However, a Guineafowl that is not eating?!?! I have never seen it, until now.
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    Lethargic Guinea Fowl

    No discharge from eyes or nose. No signs of wheezing or breathing issues. Poop isn't some odd color, and looks normal compared to previous droppings I have seen from birds. Other than just no interest in eating. I cannot see anything wrong......
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    Lethargic Guinea Fowl

    It seems to at least be up, now. So, some change
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