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    April 11, 2011 Today I locked down my first batch of eggs. My friend Pam from Alvord donated 25 eggs for this project. I got my mother's old Brower incubator. It was full of dirt dobber nest. I cleaned it out and the heating element was out. I think. I took it to my co-working mechanic hoping...
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    Question about polish rooster

    Mine keep running into the water can. Silly birds.
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    Thinking about selling some hens

    I have several pretty young pullets. Really too many and would like to sell them. Suggestion on how to do this. I haven't had good luck with Craigs list. I want them to go to good homes and they are fancy hats and feathered footed. I don't want them to be someone's dinner. Also should I inguire...
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    how tame do your show chickens have to be

    Those that show dothey have to be tame? How much are they handled? Is that part of the judging?
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    just bought shipped eggs, whats your hatch rate?

    My last auction three different sources. total of 40 eggs, 5 hatched.
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    So what would you do?

    I don't know too much. But I have heard that the hen will abanden the unhatch eggs to take care of the hatch chicks. Being a five day lag it's a high possibility.
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    Handicapped chicken looking for a companion

    I had several that were hatched splayed leg. Had some problems with my humidity. Only One survived that hatch and hops on one leg. Luckily the little Silkie from an earlier hatch became her friend and takes care of her. The Silkie will check on the crippled leg hen and wait on her as they free...
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    Rooster Theory

    Wish I could give you one of my sweet Roos. I have three and they are docile and sweet. extremely handsome.
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    Chicken lawsuit makes the news in FL

    I really hate when the news edits the story. The complaint was only because of noise was waking him up? I know I live in a very different neighborhood. But I have three Roosters and I cannot hear them from inside of my house. So I reall doubt and hope my neighbors don't. But Outside it's loud...
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    If I have to get rid of all of my birds, how am I going to do it?

    Call your city zoning board. That should clear up the legal question for you. I wouldn't give up without some type of fight. You have the right to appeal and apply for a variance. At least try. It's not a big ordeal. If more of us would try maybe more would win the cases. I have not had any...
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    why did they leave the snackies?

    Thought this rather strange anyone have any ideas? I have three age groups. Adults, teenagers, and toddlers. I usually feed them treats in the late morning and late evening. The teenagers are the first to come and see what I got and lick my fingers when it's all gone. Today I had an appointment...
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    City Council srtikes again!

    Quote: I would ask them to prove it lowers property values. Show you the numbers. There is some documentation In (Dallas Texas anyway that the "cute " chicken houses are a selling point. Like a hobby, poolhouse, or greenhouse.
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    Eau Claire WI second year in a row NO!

    Maybe you could give us (BYC) the newspaper's address and let the Backyard Forum people send in out opinions and "FACTS" about Chickens. Give us some details about the opinion colums and let us flood it. Start a new subject and request out help. I'd be happy to. Really!? The swimming pool? I...
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    Woo Hoo! Backyard Chicken Ordinance passed in Auburn, AL tonight!

    wonderful news!
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    Ceasar Milan, The Dog Whisperer, addresses dogs and chickens

    Quote: I trained my Boston Terrier very similar. I totally trust him around the chickens.
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