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    New Duck Owner

    Thank you. No they won't be ready for outside until June. I read Ducks can get worms and usually do. The ducks will be free roaming and my bird feeders are everywhere. I did not know chickens and ducks did not get along. I have a big pond and the chickens usually drink from the dogs water bowl...
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    New Duck Owner

    Hi everyone, Well I purchased two Runner ducklings about two weeks ago and have been on here looking for answers. A few I haven't found. I have five chickens (spoiled), who have free run of my yard. They have a coop they go in at night. 1. Will my ducks go in there too? 2. Is it OK for my ducks...
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    My Hen still laying thin shells

    Thanks! I usually throw the egg in my garden bin. I also feed them cottage cheese and yogurt. My EE lays the thickest shelled eggs ever and she lays ever single day..the others including the Wyandotte do not, so that is surprising that my EE lays thick shelled and she also had a case of nasty...
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    My Hen still laying thin shells

    Hello I hope someone can help me out here I have five chickens and they are all laying, however, I have a lace Wyandotte that for the last two or three months is laying eggs that break as she lays them..they are so thin shelled. I have bought two different types of egg laying food, mixed in...
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    Ended Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2013 Calendar

    Henny Penny and Geraldine Henny Penny
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    Year old hens not laying eggs

    No they are not squatting. My others are. No molt either. I guess there is enough light. I don't have one in the coop, but that hasn't stopped the other three. I understood that they start laying at 6 to 8 months, so not sure what is going on. They are healthy, no problems there. They get the...
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    Year old hens not laying eggs

    Hello, I can't seem to find an answer. Last April 11th 2011, I bought a 3 day old Silkie and a 5 day old EE. I hand raised both and later, I bought three six month old hens of various breeds. These last three have all started laying eggs. They started last fall. However, the two that I raised...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: What are you looking for? I have a number of point of lay hens and I am not really far from you if you don't mind driving to WA Are you still interested in this?? I think you said Buff Orp and another type, which I can't remember at the moment.. I am also looking for someone who...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: Beautiful Roo..I am having the same problem with a Buff Orp Roo..very loud, all day long
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: since your from Hillsboro, can you tell me exactly how many we can own?? I read if you own up to a 1/4 acre you can own up to 9. I own that much land. My back yard is next to a park/trees. I am still debating keeping the Roo/Roo's, kind of attached to them From what I understand the...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: Hello! I'm in the same boat. (In Hillsboro too lol) 4 out of my 7 are roos. October seems so far off to get my little flock settled in by winter. I'm not good at waiting though, and I like to plan. The suspense is killing me lol. since your from Hillsboro, can you tell me...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: What are you looking for? I have a number of point of lay hens and I am not really far from you if you don't mind driving to WA I have a Buff Orpington that is turned out to be a Roo..he has been practicing his call for three days now.. so I would like another Buff.. I would keep...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Quote: HoP, barge right in, we are glad to have you here! Yes, this swap is the place to do that if you can hang onto the roos that long or you can advertise them here (photos, info etc) and see what happens. You can make a bringing/wanting list if you want and I will put it in the next...
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    Oregon Fall Poultry Swap - October 22 - Corvallis @ the Fairgrounds!!!

    Hello, I was asking a few chicken peeps around the Portland area where I might get another hen..then I was pointed to this direction. (I live in Hillsboro) I just discovered that two out of my four "hens" are actually Roo's. I am looking to buy another hen. Mine are only 4 months and so I am...
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    Who is still waiting for their first egg?

    I think I still have a month to go, but just cause I occasionally check the nest boxes...hurry up!:D
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