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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    I've seen rats do that. If they have enough hunger and time, or the mesh is old and rusty, or both...so sorry you lost your hen.
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    What is Your Daily Feeding Routine?

    Any gravity feeder could help ease the vacation process. That way the routine isn't upset too much and acts as a fail-safe. On that note: Consider a few more days worth of feed than required. Water too. We had a sitter experience an emergency mid-sit and, luckily, the hens were supplied enough...
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    Sparrows! >:- (

    I had to switch to a treadle feeder for this reason. Depending on your flock size it may not be feasible, but if you have a small amount of birds you might consider one. Just follow the directions if you go that route and be cautious of the cheap models--don't buy a guillotine by mistake.
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    Official BYC Poll: How Many Chickens Do You Have?

    I've got 6 currently. 3 Wyandotte, 2 Jubilee Orps & 1 F2 Olive Egger. Originally planned to have more orps/F2s, but a poor chicken egg hatching & WILDLY successful turkey egg hatch conspired otherwise. So add 7 midget white turkeys to that count for a LOUD yard.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    Just 1 today, but it was a surprise from a new girl, so I'll take it!
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    Dominant versus non-dominant male turkeys

    Thanks! I'll keep your 4-5 hens under advisement for an initial breeding crew, too. That wasn't the original plan, but perhaps this stroke of luck deserves some thought.
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    Dominant versus non-dominant male turkeys

    Thanks for the tips! If I got 6 hens out of 7 birds, from 8 that hatched total...from the ONE time I hatch for the table and not for chickens that I want for egg production...I will make the best of it but be quietly cross, lol. Here's some mohawk shots. Still learning how to get that overhead...
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    how far is to far to drive to obtain a bird

    1) Yep. I feel this. 2) Wow, I envy the options some folks have here! Like the post above, a 40 min drive is groceries for me. Driving an hr+ to get poultry is a given. At the heart of it, it's your business. You & the birds kept safe is the bar. Beyond that you've got this life and maybe it...
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    Dominant versus non-dominant male turkeys

    Turkey novice question. Can one large and in-charge tom cause a suppression of features in other males? We have 7 midget white birds, 7 months old. The obvious tom is the largest, has beard, gobble, blue head, etc. Everyone else in the flock is beardless and smaller. Goal is to process 3-4 and...
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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    Good luck! And yes, please drop the link when your shop is up. I love supporting folks in this hobby~
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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    @JacinLarkwell I hope you made your booth money and then some!! Plus enough to get more minis and continue the fun~ As a slightly chaotic DM at the best of times, I can safely say that work like yours is much appreciated...!
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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    @allosaurusrock I have a friend going back to Seattle pride this year! They're also more nervous than past years and honestly, same. We've spooled up the "where-when-with who" note-leaving protocol we usually reserve for other things. That said--I hope you DO have fun!! It looks like it's going...
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    🐣 Which Chicken Breed Should You Hatch Next?

    Mostly B's, and given my jubilee orpingtons currently wreaking havoc in the brooder, quiz seems accurate! Ironic, too, cause I would have listed myself a more "practical" chicken keeper until these guys...but...They're like raising cue balls. SO round. SO heavy. The cutest. I'm smitten, and will...
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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    In addition to a happy pride month, Happy Solstice to all! It's rainy here (the poults and chicks are offended), but I'll take a cozy day in to celebrate the light anyway. Hot tea and daydreams, yes please~ Hope you all get a good breather, too!
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    Moderator Appreciation 2025

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