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    Mites on chicks less than a week old

    I lost two of the weaker ones but i thought it was because they were just tpo weak. Now i suspect mites were the cause. (I couldn't see them- getting my bifocal glasses tomorrow!) I have permethrin dust--are they too young? I am not a fan of DE as i have used it in the past with older birds with...
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    Incubating Guinea eggs for the first time

    You can increase humidity by adding a brand new sponge to incubator and wet with water or cup full of water. Cover the cup with hardware cloth (not just the top- make a cap that covers the cup completely down the sides too) to keep the chicks out of it. Position under the holes if you can, so...
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    Pink Zebra Incubator (Miss Prissy style) - lots of pics.

    So how did you deal with the humidity? And how.did it work.with the duct tape?
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    Victims of TSC/Feed stores unite! Post Pics!!

    well, since my doctor yook me off work for the next 12 weeks and i can hardly walk, looks like i will have some time on my hands to be able to love dem and hug dem and kiss dem amd squeeze dem ALLLLLL over. They. WILL. love. me. Dammit!
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    Prince William Co VA. Rehoming ASAP. 10 asst hens and silkie rooster

    I live on 10 acres in Middletown VA and could pick up whenever.
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    Victims of TSC/Feed stores unite! Post Pics!!

    And no, I am not currently feeding medicated to them because I heard not to!
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    Victims of TSC/Feed stores unite! Post Pics!!

    Ducksndaffodils, I was doing some reading on medicated feed and ducklings. The latest literature I read said amprolium (coccidial-stat med in medicated chick feed) is ok for ducklings because the amount added has changed over the years to a level that ducklings can tolerate. Many people on these...
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    Victims of TSC/Feed stores unite! Post Pics!!

    I just love these messy, water hogging lil babies! Too bad they think i'm Satan Incarnate... **** you Tractor Supply!!! Lol
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    all who are hatching quail

    First hatch attempt of about 30 coturnix eggs. Very nervous! I don't candle as I don't trust myself enough not to make an error that would cost a chick its life (and me a chick!) I'm very worried I had the humidity too high, though. Info I read online on a few quail breeder sites said to have...
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    Jan./Feb. 2014 hatch a long

    I set a bunch of mixed LF eggs on the 11th along with 6 swedish flower eggs...So excited for the flowers! I don't candle- I don't have anything bright enough and I am too afraid of making a mistake that would cost a chick its life. I also am anxiously awaiting a bator full of coturnix quail eggs...
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    5 hens in need of new home

    I would be interested in your hens. My father in law lost some of his chickens to the killer cold were got. He is a Vietnam vet with PTSD and his animals are pets. He does not est them. They would have a great home and be very loved. Please call me at 540-247-0437 and I can pick up today
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    Johnson Quail Farm Washington state

    Does anyone know if this farm, and if so could they please share contact info with me? I have info from word of mouth that they have nice big birds and am trying to breed in some size to my very small beginners flock. Thanks!
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    Hatchery reviews

    Marek's-- continued... You can bring in a bird who is incubating it or one who is a carrier and it will spread. Once it has been introduced to an area, it is impossible to get rid of. This information comes from the Zoo specialist, my local extension office, and all the reading I did trying to...
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    Hatchery reviews

    A Gardener and Mamawolf544 I had a chicken with what I believe was Marek's. It is considered the chicken form of the canine parvovirus, not that it is in the same genetic line of diseases but in that it is readily spread to other birds, other flocks, simply by contact. I am a licensed veterinary...
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    Hatchery reviews

    Rareduck, inbreeding can cause defects in that you are concentrating faulty genetics. If a line of chicks s has a recessive issue, by breeding those birds back to each other you are increasing.the chances you will get manifestation of the disease/issue, not to mention the chances of a mutation...
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