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    new flock-one sneezer..video inc.

    Thx for replies..went to TSC and got some vitamin/electrolyte powder to add to water, and will watch from here. She does seem to have some mucous on her nose, but seems to feel fine, and is the friendliest of the bunch..should I switch back and forth from vitamin water and ACV water, or just...
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    new flock-one sneezer..video inc.

    I've had my gals for one week now, and one of the BR's has had a sneeze since day 1. Not very frequent (it took 30 min to video one) and none of the others have started yet. I added ACV to their water today. Any other suggestions welcomed.. *turn vol down, dog barking came out loud on vid.
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    Tell me why you keep Roosters...

    I just received my first flock of 6 gals (3 Ameraucana 2 BR and 1 Sil Wyandotte) and after reading this thread, think they need a man in the house. I don't really have plans for chicks, but by spring, who knows, may change my mind. Would there be a best choice breed to chose for my gals, or does...
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    First week tips..

    Thanks for the advice..let them out today, and they all had a big time doing what chickens do. Really glad they all seem to get along well, and the 2 BR's are already adjusting to me. Soon as they're well adjusted, free range time..thx again.. on the roost
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    First week tips..

    My 22 week old gals arrived from McMurrays today, in good shape and spirits. All ate crumbles and drank well, and so far are getting along together(3 Americauna 2 Barred Rock, and 1 S Wyandotte.) I blocked the nest boxes off until they've used the perches a few nights, and plan on 1 week in the...
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    new Mid South chiken rancher

    Not sure how I got here, but 2 weeks ago I knew nothing about chickens,and no thoughts at all of owning any. A pic of a coop from somewhere implanted on my mind, and next thing I know, I'm looking thru all the info here at BYC. A trip to Lowe's or 2--or 3, and a few days modifying a puppy pen...
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