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    Do you get chicken mites on you often?

    So I'm going to try citrus oil and dog 'flea and tick' shampoo on the mites my flock has, but I'm wondering does the shampoo affect the eggs at all? Can I still continue to eat them or should have a specific time of throwing them out? Every piece of advice is important! :)
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    Illinois...

    I know where Golden is! My dad lives in Versailles!
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    Bad Experience w/IDEAL Poultry Hatchery: Normal Occurrence?

    I got more "males for warmth" than what I actually ordered, two of these "males for warmth" chicks came deformed, and two died the first day. I emailed the company to find out what these remaining mystery chicks were and was informed they are "most likely white leghorns". They are not white or...
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    Love sick hen?

    This afternoon I found my head rooster huddled inside the coop with a horrible head gash and swollen eyes. He and my youngest roo have been fighting for top dog for the past couple days so I removed the injuries roo, cleaned and cared for him, and then made time to take him to the vet if his...
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    Four roosters, who do I keep?

    I have four roosters to four hens! Oh no! But I love all my chickies...how do I choose? The oldest is a buff brahma bantam, then the twins a buff orpington and a Easter Egger, and the newest is a black frizzle. Any opinions?
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I've let my hen hatch her eggs and today is day 25...why aren't they hatching? I've always heard that hens will scoot bad eggs out of the nest, so why no chicks? Should I be worried? If they are bad and she hasn't been removing them from the nest, has anyone tried switching them out with chicks...
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    Illinois...

    It's not recommended for human consumption of course, but we are talking about birds... Birds need grit; humans do not. A good comparison would be chocolate given to dogs as opposed to humans. Humans can consume chocolate in large amounts (too much of anything can be lethal), however dogs can...
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    Illinois...

    By the way, silicon may be the main element in DE, but it's also in a lot of things including lubricants. Are lubricants glass? No...
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    Illinois...

    DE stands for diatomaous earth (spelling?). Diatoms are a small organism that once dead leaves behind a sand-like exoskeleton. DE is the exoskeleton and is used in everyday abrasives and even tooth paste. Some people believe it has healing powers against parasites and illness. I use it as an...
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I've got a question about marking eggs. This is my first time hatching and I don't want to interfere too much. Does it matter what type of marker I use? I have some sharpies but I'm worried they will hurt the eggs or the fumes will deter the broody hen from her eggs. Any advice is good advice.
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    Looking to add to my flock

    Larger breeds often are the friendliest. However, both of the Easter Eggers I've had have been very flighty and avoid people. Be careful with Rhode Island reds, the roosters are notoriously aggressive and if you get chicks you might end up with a cockerel. Orpingtons, with the right amount of...
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    Best Bantam Breed

    Brahmas! I have a trio myself. They are fluffy, and my rooster is super quiet. He only crows when the sun comes up, and they are all three gentle.
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    Lets count to a million

    4512
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    Brahma Roos

    My brahma roo is a pretty chill guy. He won't fight with the hens at all, but another rooster is something I don't know about.
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    gnats

    Bug screen, like you would put on a screened in porch, is awesome for putting on runs and coops! I have had no one die since I put the screening up. Other than that, get some vanilla extract and put it on your chickens' faces every day, but I suggest the screening more. They don't like getting...
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