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    Purchasing & Shipping Pigeons

    I reccently got into raising West of England Tumblers. I was able to find someone who had a pair for sale locally. For my in experienced eye, the pair seemed to be good quality. They have since hatched out 2 squabs and at the moment I have 4 black WOE. Only problem is this breed seems to be very...
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    How to determine Male or Female?

    I can sex chickens and ducks all day long, but how do you tell toms from hens? I have three white turkeys and I dont know how to tell.
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    Do I need to Band my pigeons?

    I show pigeons at local shows and such. I am finally to the point now where my birds are laying and sitting. I have red rollers and black West of Englands. I would like to show the babies they hatch, but I am confused when it comes to leg bands. Do I need to band young birds? I have seen so many...
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    Bump by hens eye

    This bump formed on my bantam RIR's face overnight, and has not gone away. I thought it was a sinus infection but she doesn't act sick and there has been no drainage. Tried vetrx in the water for a few days with no improvement, I went ahead and did a nfz puff tonight and we will see if that has...
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    Looking for Bantam RIR Chicks from Show Quality Lines

    I am looking to start raising show quality RIR banties. I reccently got an adult trio, but I don't believe they are of the best quality. I am looking to get some chicks shipped to me (I have tried purchasing hatching eggs, but they never seem to work out). I would prefer to buy from someone...
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    Looking to start raising show RIR Bantams & Cochin Bantams - Need advice & guidance

    Hello everyone! I have been around chickens my entire life, but I never personally got really into raising nice show birds until reccently. I have always been most experianced with the meat side of showing birds (Turkeys, Pekin Ducks, and commercial pens). I have had some show birds in the past...
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    What is an Atipico Muscovy?

    What exactly is an atipico muscovy, and this this one?
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    WANTED: Looking for any peafowl!!

    I am looking for a friend for my lone peahen I have. She is about 2 years old now and I would like to get her a boyfriend or another hen to have as a friend to hand around. She is a black shoulder, but I am interested in any variety. I will take a male without a tail aswell. I don't care as long...
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    First Time Turkey

    Usually my local farm stores don't carry turkeys unless you special order then im large quantities (same with hatcheries) but I went to a local Rural King and they had some white turkeys! I have raised pretty much every other type of backyard poultry/waterfowl (Chickens, Ducks, Guineas, Pigeons...
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    Growing Food for Chickens?

    I'm already thinking about spring! I'd like to grow some stuff for my chickens/ducks to eat this upcoming year, to help save on my feed bill a little. My plan is to start rasining mealworms and duckweed to make sure they get enough protien, but is there anything I can put into a "Chicken...
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    Looking for Mini Rex Rabbits and rabbit cages!

    Im looking for some show mini rex rabbits in central Indiana. Im looking for chocolate, blue and lilac color(Solid or Broken). I'd prefer of they were pedigreed. Also looking for stacking cages (preferably 3-holes) I dont want to drive super far away, so the closer to central IN the better...
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    BYC gardening thread!!

    Im planning my garden for next year. Ive been trading and getting some free seeds. I cant WAIT to start planting next year!
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    Self Sustaining Chicken Feed?

    I have been thinking about growing food for my chickens next year. Feed is so expensive (About 15-18 bucks a bag) and I go through over a bag a week. I would like to grow some plants next year to at least help in feeding them so I go through less feed. Does anyone have any recommendations on...
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    A little pigeon help

    Hey guys, i just purchased a pair of younger White King pigeons and I just had a few questions and I was wondering if anyone could answer them. Ive had rollers before, but I know kings are "utility" birds, do kings fly? And if they do, will they come back to their home if let out to fly? (Just...
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    two mallard hens in cleveland ohio

    I am in need of some hens badly, but I think you are just to far away for me. :(
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