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    Avian flu in my state!!!!😫😓😓

    Great information here from Backyard Poultry Magazine: Bird Flu 2022: What You Should Know Infected wild waterfowl rarely show avian flu symptoms.
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    Avian Flu Article

    This article on Avian Flu was just released today (March 11) from Backyard Poultry Magazine - Bird Flu 2022: What You Should Know Infected wild waterfowl rarely show avian flu symptoms.
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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Managing Manure: What to do with all the poo'

    Exactly. I never trust "Organic" labels. And many of those outbreaks originated in the "organic" soil.
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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Managing Manure: What to do with all the poo'

    Fresh, uncomposted chicken manure in a vegetable garden can not only burn plants, but can introduce pathogens - not just salmonella - into your vegetables. If you are putting it in your yard or flowers, it takes about 5-6 weeks for the amonia content to lower enough not to burn plants...
  5. 5 Best Chicken Breeds for Children

    5 Best Chicken Breeds for Children

    Keeping backyard chickens is a great way for children to learn responsibility, without the obligation of daily walks or training that comes with indoor pets. The care and feeding of a small flock of hens is something even young children should be able to handle with some supervision. For...
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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Get Your Chickens Ready for Winter'

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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Get Your Chickens Ready for Winter'

    Thanks J. Feel free to share.
  8. Get Your Chickens Ready for Winter

    Get Your Chickens Ready for Winter

    New chicken owners often worry about how best to keep their chickens warm and cozy as temperatures dip and snow piles up. Depending on the breed, most chickens tolerate winters much better than we humans do! By following a few simple steps, your chickens will survive even the worst that winter...
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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Raccoons - My Experience With This Predator & Additional Information'

    Where I live (Nebraska) it's actually illegal to catch and "re-home" or relocate raccoons more than 100 yards. Many reasons why, but it's actually more inhumane than killing them, which is legal. Laws differ by state and local ordinances.
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    Comment by 'Husker Chick' in article 'Managing Manure: What to do with all the poo'

    Thanks for reading! Actually, I got that image from Pixabay, which is a a free image/no attribution website, so feel free to use.
  11. Managing Manure: What to do with all the poo

    Managing Manure: What to do with all the poo

    When I started on my chicken-keeping journey, I read every book, researched online, and talked with experienced chicken owners. I thought I was well-prepared for anything that would come my way. However, there is nothing that can prepare a new chicken owner for the unworldly amount of poop a...
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    Coop Floor Dilemma

    I also have a 4x8 coop, where I keep 8-9 hens. It's plenty big enough. I have all kinds of predators, but have never had a rat. I doubt you will either. And if you do, you'll learn, tweak things, and move on. Stop torturing yourself. You're doing fine. I stopped asking questions here long ago...
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    Integrating Flock with Known Pecker

    I have a RIR & Australorp as well. RIR have a reputation for being a bit agressive with other hens. IMO, I would exhaust all efforts before gettign rid of her. I have heard that putting the bully in isolation for several days (at the least) sometimes squelches bad behavior. If she's picking on...
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    Help! Pale comb and wattles, lethargy, weight loss, feathers falling out

    I'm so sorry. I lost a hen 2 weeks ago, and it's very sad, especially when we don't know what happened.
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    Help! Pale comb and wattles, lethargy, weight loss, feathers falling out

    I was also going to suggest molting. I thought I had a very sick hen, and that's what it ended up being. My hen also molted at a very odd time and way earlier than I was told they would. I finally consulted a poultry educator at the university, I was so worried. I was told they don't...
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