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    Feeding chickens Japanese Beetles

    My chickens jump off the ground to eat them off my roses. The Jap. Beetles are AWFUL this year!!! This is my first growing season at my house so wasn't sure if it was just this year or the new location. They are eating DHs green beans, glads, roses, etc. Also, my dwarf crape myrtles are being...
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    rooster went after our daughter

    Agreed, protect your child's best interest...not a roosters. No brainer
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    My husband is questioning the feed....

    Ask around at feed stores(non-branded, ma/pop type), local hatcheries, local grain mills, etc. I have a local hatchery that sells food from a mill. They are excellent feeds with all-natural being offered. Cheap too, at the most-expensive being $10 for all-natural laying crumbles in 50lb bags...
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    EXCELLENT Goat website

    Awhile back I raised ADGA Nubians and Saanens. I thought people on this forum who raised goats would appreciate this site. It even has detailed instructions and photos of hoof trimming, kidding, etc. Enjoy! http://fiascofarm.com/goats/index.htm (the goats pictured and raised at Fias Co Farm...
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    Who says goat hoove trimming is easy?

    I raised ADGA Nubians and Saanens for awhile in MI. This site was my favorite. It has a ton of info. Here is detailed instructions and photos : http://fiascofarm.com/goats/hoof-trim-rf.htm Good luck!!!!! http://fiascofarm.com/goats/index.htm
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    broken C

    I did have a young cat a few years ago whose tail tip was closed in the door. It was only the first 2-3 inches of the tail. Barely caught in the door. The damaged part did die and fall off. I found it on the living room floor. I would watch for infection, and pain. Edited to add: if infection or...
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    North Carolina

    I managed to get some new photos of the girls today. They are 8 weeks old today. I am glad that I haven't lost any yet, and they all look super healthy I think. Golden Comet Black Sex-Link I have three Barred Rocks too, but didn't manage to take any decent photos. The coop didn't get...
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    Annie's thread- Five puppies! LOTS of PICS on page 10!

    Just started reading this. Can't wait to see puppy pictures! I hope all goes well for you and mom.
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    dog got skunked! sugesstions??

    http://mythbustersresults.com/episode16 All commonly known methods were tested and compared on Mythbusters, including tomato juice and the Vinegar and water douche and the clear stand out winner was the Peroxide/Baking soda/DAWN Soap recipe left on for ten minutes. There is always going to be a...
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    News Articles Pit Bulls

    I agree, mine is wonderful. The perfect dog for my family. Here is my almost three year old, King.
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    I love my feral cats!!!! (MORE GRAPHIC PICS - POST #18)

    Feline Leukemia is almost always lethal unless the immune system beats it. My vet said that if you have a cat outdoors who is not spayed/neutured it WILL eventually get FeLV. Especially males who tend to dispute territory more. Cats "AIDS"...
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    Unhappy Neighbors -What to do about our cat.

    Yay Hope this works out for a good home!!!!
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    News Articles Pit Bulls

    Some interesting news articles I came across today and a few sad: http://beta.news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/pit-bulls-surprising-past-nanny-dogs-195612543.html This website says German Shepherd has the strongest dog bite. However, I did more reading it seems to be first the Rottweiler or...
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    Seriously? It's like herding cats! or, well, chickens!

    It is best in the evening when they naturally want to roost up. My 7.5 week old girls are still in my laundry room (last day today!). However, by 8:45 all the pullets are lined up at a particular door. I open it and they walk to the laundry room. I wasn't paying attention last night, and they...
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    Bulldogs? Now Dobermans?!

    Quote: Agree, be very careful whom you purchase this breed from! Also, breathing problems can be an issue.
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