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    Question from a Newbie

    At day 14 look for a dark blob that fills half the egg. It doesn't necessarily have to move. A rotting egg at 14 days looks murky with hard-to-see contents. Make sure you're using a quality egg candler before you cull any eggs, though.
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    Rescuing Lost Chicken with Many Missing Feathers

    Yes that will keep them away pretty well. Hope the "mystery hen" survives :) Does she have a name yet?
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    What is it?

    Definitely
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    What killed my hens??

    Thanks for your advice. The hens are safe in their coop and I don't think I'll let them out for a while.
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    Show off your Welsummers!!

    Beatiful :D Anyone else?
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    Show off your Welsummers!!

    Hi all you chicken lovers!! Calling all Welsummer owners to brag on all your special chooks. From proud roosters to sassy hens and cute chicks, or maybe just a mix of all three. Hey, they're a great breed :D Can't wait to see what you've all got ;) -Sara
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    Rooster in a fight, Eye possibly damaged. Now, it looks like he broke his skull/upper top beak. Any

    Garlic is good for antibiotics. You could either crush a clove to mix in his water or use fresh garlic juice/oil. A high chance he'll make it :) As for the calcium, crushed egg shells would do great just be sure you really crush them so they're easy to swallow for a roo with an injured beak.
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    Severely injured rooster

    x2 glad to hear it :D
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    What breed would you recommend?

    Ameraucanas, Buff Orpingtons and Wyandottes, my favorite breeds. Silver Laced Wyandottes (SLW) would be a pretty addition to your flock. Buff orpingtons are devoted moms and docile, friendly softies. Ameraucanas are my all-time favorite. They're beautifully colored with cute muffs and pea combs...
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    something gets in the pen in the middle of the night.

    wow sounds like you have a situation. I'm sorry you must be pretty frustrated. the only predater I know of who is able to squeeze through a 2 inch space would be a weasle, but I never heard of one who eats like that... Weasles eat only choice parts of a bird, I thought. Getting something like...
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    What is it?

    I don't have a clue. Check around the barn for a hole something may have dug. It may be a 'possum, keep in mind that though they are diligent and hard to scare off they are pretty easy to prevent. Any possum attack I've had the dumb critter eats the whole thing.
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    How do I stop the Egg Song?

    Excuse me??
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    adding EEs to my flock

    You got it. Hope you enjoy them :D Truly wonderful birds.
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    How do I stop the Egg Song?

    To give a tip to the person who originally started this thread, I would build a few extra nest boxes. True you can't stop the "egg song", but you can decrease it by a large margin.
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    Rooster in a fight, Eye possibly damaged. Now, it looks like he broke his skull/upper top beak. Any

    I say time will heal it. You'd be surprised how much roosters can go through. Put him in a safe place away from the other birds and most definitely away from the roo who did this to him. Plenty of food and water. Does he have trouble eating or drinking? lots of TLC and this roo will love you...
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