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    HELP! Duck Droopy Head

    We have three rouen ducks (one male, two females) that are about a year old. We keep them in an enclosed run where we have not changed any material or environment recently. We noticed one of the females started acting strange today. She is standing up, but she is resting her head on the...
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    Losing feathers

    Our chickens and rooster are about 9months old (born in April 2013) and I noticed about 2weeks ago one of our Golden sexlink girls had feathers missing right behind her comb and then this morning she now has them missing around her wings. The rooster this weekend has them missing around his...
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    North Carolina

    The feed that we have had them on we can only get in a 50lb bag, would it be ok if we switch to a different feeder/grower brand for just a few weeks and then switch them again when going to layer feed?
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    North Carolina

    Hi y'all- I have been trying to read-up and follow this post but life has gotten very busy lately. Update: the girls are in the coop and loving it, they are around 14wks now. I'm going to be out of the feeder/grower feed and next week and i will have pullets that are 15 and 14wks old, is it...
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    North Carolina

    Hi y'all- We finally got the coop done and the girls are happy outside! Had a question about feed. We have been giving them non-medicated Chick starter/grower (cleveland feeds) was wondering if there is anything better out there and cheaper? we pay about 24 for a 50lb bag. Should we switch...
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    North Carolina

    Thanks! so nice to know others are close bye that love chickens! I'm so excited to start in this new venture and our boys are too!
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    North Carolina

    We need to finish painting the outside of the coop and finish the run but everything else is pretty much done.
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    North Carolina

    Yes we did, I need to get updated pics to post. My thermometer that I had in the brooder broke and I'm going to get another one today. I think they are around 75, we have dropped down to 1 lamp with a 60watt light-bulb, and they have been doing well with that.
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    North Carolina

    Hi- I'm new to backyard chickens, and to owning chickens. We live in Union County/Wesley Chapel area. 4 weeks ago we got our first set of chicks (1 golden sex linked and 2 Buff opringtons) and a week later got 3 Barred Rocks and 3 Americaun's. We love them and they are so much fun. Currently...
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    How can we turn....

    This into a chicken coop/run. Below are some pics of our backyard. Currently there are 2 chainlink dogs kennels that are attached and sitting on concrete. and there is also a mini horse stable, we were thinking of turning the stable into the hen coop and then maybe adding a run to it? Would...
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    Hi From Union County NC

    My husband and I just moved to the area and are on 2 acres. We are hoping to get laying chicken's this Spring. But have lots of questions. Looking forward to learning from your all. -Sarah
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