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    Pullet Not Growing

    I bought two pullets about 6months ago who were already feathered. One is a buff orphington and the other is a red laced blue Wyandotte. I soon discover that the Wyandotte (Girdy) had lice eggs on her feather, she was treated but the eggs still remained. We are currently in the process of...
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    Help--Rehoming roosters

    This happened to me, but instead of 4 layers I ended up with 2 layers, a cornish cross, and a rooster. I am also concerned because he is aggressive and i raised him so there is that pet connection. I currently keep him in a large dog creight and let him out when i am home and the girls are...
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    Gardening

    Thanks folks! I'm not too concerned about them digging up plants cause it's a fairly large yard. But my anxiety is decreased and i look forwards to getting started. Thank you all again! G2
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    Worried about my Hen's Health

    Thank you all Very much. My hen, Waffles, did pass away shortly after that post. I did discover a lot of small bugs all over the coop and the hens and dusted them. She actually passed right after the dusting, i imagine she couldn't handle that stress even though i tried to be gentle. The other...
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    Gardening

    I was hoping to start planting ground-covers and flowers at my new place and checked a list of poisonous plants for Chickens.....IT"S HUGE?! Is it true that Chickens tend to avoid eating things that aren't good for them? Has anybody had any bad experiences or trouble with chicken being poisoned...
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    Worried about my Hen's Health

    My hen, Waffles, is about a year and a half old and i believe she is a Welsummer (she was a gift). She is typically very quick, energetic, curious, and won't let me catch her. The other day I noticed she didn't seem like herself. Her wings are droopy and she rarely does an activity that...
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