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    Valbazen Dewormer

    I ordered Valbazen from Jeffers. Got it delivered to my house for $48. I did see it in my feed store also, but for $55. Gave first dose Monday and see plenty of worms in droppings, so it definitely works. I knew I had a few worms, but no idea how many of my birds were infected. Glad I did...
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    Anyone ever hatch eggs after dosing Valbazen?

    I have the same question. Dosed my flock today and plan to incubate the eggs. Anybody tried this? Any reason not to?
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I have a Cochin bantam who is broody and does well with chicks. She started setting on eggs again, but I have only gotten about 20% to hatch and raised successfully. Figured I would reward her dedication by buying 6 hatchlings from a local breeder when day 21 came around. Bought 6 chicks and...
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    Adoptive hen

    Kinda puzzled. Found one chick dead with a broken wing about a week after doing well with adoptive mom. Looked like it was trampled somehow, but the hen and chicks are in their own pen separate from the flock. Next day, I found two more chicks dead, so now I have 3 of 6 left. I checked over...
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    Adoptive hen

    Thanks....so far so good. Chicks are still under her which is good, but I can't see the eggs she was setting on anymore, so I don't know the outcome of those. 6 chicks and 6 eggs under one bantam is a tight squeeze! Got a cold snap tonight and tomorrow, if they make it thru that I think they...
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    Adoptive hen

    Have a cochin bantam that is very broody. She has raised 2 clutches so far and went broody again in October. Usually I get 1/3 of the eggs she sets on to maturity, but she does well with the chicks that hatch. I figured since I lost her egg production for a couple of months, I might as well...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    I have done hatchery chicks before, but I am looking for 6-8 week old chicks or pullets, so I can get them outside with the flock quicker. I will check McMurray for pullets to see if they ship them but I haven't seen that before. I have bought at Joyce's in St. Martinville, but I have to pick...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Looking to expand my flock with a few more hens. Dont have a brooder or the time to raise chicks. Did that twice and it was fun but time consuming. If anyone in the Lafayette/New Iberia area had some 6-8 weeks chicks or pullets for sale I would gladly buy a few. I'd like to get some Marans...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    After reading the link, I agree with you. Very informative article...Thanks! Seems like Ideal spelled theirs with an "I" not the Ameraucana. Guess they weren't misleading anyone, according to that article. Their fancy term for Easter Egger!
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Well, my lone chick is 2 1/2 weeks old. Momma bantam is now flying up and hitting the top of the cage. Guess she is letting me know she is getting stir crazy in the dog cage and ready to get out. I put the hen/chick out each day for the last 2 days. Kept them penned in the dog cage but move...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Last week there was some talk about true Ameraucanas. I ordered some in 2011 from Ideal Poultry as part of my first flock when I started with chickens. Since then, I have read up on EEs and the many mixed breeds out there called Ameraucanas and Araucanas. So for the sake of conversation, I...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    I cut my venison with bacon to add fat, and also gives a good smoky maple salty taste. Hell, everyone loves bacon! I get the "end pieces" which is the odd shaped scraps left over from the processing. It comes in 5 pound boxes. Add that in the grinding at a ratio of 1:10 or 2:10 depending on...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Sheep too eh, Kuntrygirl? I too have future plans to add sheep to my property. I just have to find funding for fencing! I like Katadhins for their parasite resistance, heat tolerance, and lack of shearing. I love eating lamb and hope to raise my own someday. Do you still raise them? If so...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Glad to see a next door neighbor show up here....I would like to add BCM to my flock one day. Those dark eggs look great. I also have some Ameraucanas, but with a lighter feather pattern. Beautiful plumage, beautiful egg color, and one of my most consistent layers. When its time to expand...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Welcome....I have bought some chicks/pullets from Jolie's store in St. Martinville. Right across the street from St. Martinville Jr High. She has a little feed store and plate lunch business all in one. She has a few different breeds and could probably order a certain breed if you wanted one...
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