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    St. John's Wort

    Quote: DON'T.. Hypericum (St. John's Wort) is toxic to many livestock including poultry as a plant. It causes photosensitivity and dermatitis, and can lead to liver damage. The tablets are usually made from an initial solution that contains about 0.3% of the active ingredient hypericin. This...
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    Truth or not...blue birds

    Some further info on blue. http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7968728
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    Premier1 poultry fencing neighbor complaint PICS ADDED

    Paint the wire black with a roller brush. Apparently the eye doesn't focus on black wire, but what is behind it. Don't know if that's true, but I do know black wire on cages is much less visible. You seem to look "though it to what's behind.
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    Inexpensive Solar Fans??

    Quote: Nadine We have similar problems here in the tropics. Try opening the entire front of your coop from half way up so that it is only mesh. Then make a 6 to 12 inch opening along the entire length of the back wall just under the roof line and screen it with mesh. this can have a hinged...
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    What is with fruit and layers?????

    Quote: Try putting the scraps next to a Basil plant that the chooks can't destroy. BTW, I don't feed fruit as a big part of the diet, just as part of the scraps the birds get in the afternoon. It provides a source of vitamins, anti-oxidants and fibre
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    The color pattern of welsummers

    David Whilst I did made submissions for The Australian Standards, many of the colour standards have a historical basis, which is the point I was trying to make. I don't breed or show birds in the US, so descriptions can differ. I also have a science degree in the field of animal sciences, so...
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    Welsummer chicks FS in Va & WellieXEE

    Most Aussie chicks are...
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    Rain...rain....rain...

    You burn weed mat??!
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    helppp! baby chick with neurological problem?? =/

    Sorry to hear it chickabator . By the time most people twig to what it is the first time, it's usually too late despite their best efforts. At least by treating the others with a preventative dose it won't get any worse.
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    Welsummer chicks FS in Va & WellieXEE

    Then I would have to seize them which would pose a problem. Maybe I could build a pen at the airport!! Hmm......
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    What is with fruit and layers?????

    Kim_NC is on the money. We've fed scraps for 30 years and had no issues. Garlic once a month is a great natural wormer. Fruit seeds and Avocados have never caused issues. Feed in afternoon and in moderation. Too much will limit the protein uptake and egg production drops. Make sure that scraps...
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    Welsummer chicks FS in Va & WellieXEE

    Bit far to travel from Cairns.
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    Building a cop cheap?

    Check out builders in your area. Their idea of rubbish is usually our idea of the perfect size.
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    What type nesting material for broody hen? - She keeps breaking eggs!

    Get a 25Litre plastic drum. I think that's 6.5 US gallons Measure up 5 '' from the bottom and cut a hole in the front. Fill the base with fine straw. Now you've got a nest with its own carry case.
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    Heart attacks need advice

    Ascites - congestive heart failure. I think it might be called water belly in America? Can be caused by rapid growth, brooding temperatures being too cold while young and too much sodium in the water supply. (like people: fat food + no exercise to burn it off (what warm temperature does) +...
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