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    keeping pure breed

    thanks, I've wondered how long it takes for various things to effect the eggs, particularly the breeding process. I have a place to keep the stray guy to keep him away and I think I'll go ahead and separate them just in case.
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    keeping pure breed

    I have a "stray" breed rooster ( an Ameracuna, a gift) in my flock that is too pretty to get rid of. However I'm trying to build a pure flock of rose comb Dominekers an I wonder, how long does it take for a fertilized egg to be laid? I'm thinking I will remove "pretty boy" from my flock...
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    First Time Hatching Anyone With Me??

    I've been thinking of getting an incubator, as a matter of fact just looked at the same model as OP today in a Tractor Supply store. Looked a little iffy to me especially since they didn't carry the fan. After reading through these post I'm thinking I'll keep the mixed batam hen a friend gave...
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    Crud, I've got an egg eater

    I have this problem, too, and can't figure out which one is my culprit. I have two hens and two young roosters isolated now and still had gunk on my eggs today. i've been watching to see if any have dried egg on their heads or beaks and none do. This just started this spring. Have given them...
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    Green thumbs! Advice needed!

    I have a Sweet Autumn Clematis that isn't evergreen but it grows really thick and will help cover during the cold months with the bare vines. I's a beautiful plant but I don't know if it would be safe. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/683/
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    feather loss

    I have 17 hens,new hatchlings purchased may 2007.When they were about 8 weeks old I noticed feather loss that looked like pecking, although I didn't see any going on. i moved my old hens out of the coop and moved the new ones in to give them more room. The feather loss kept getting worse, and...
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