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    The Silver Laced Wyandotte Thread

    Another of Hazel.
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    The Silver Laced Wyandotte Thread

    I have a SLW from Meyer. Her name is Hazel. She is right at POL. I don't know enough about the SOP to judge how nice she is, although I can see for myself some imperfections, such as some mossiness on her saddle area, small body size, and minimal comb workings.
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    HELP, chicks turning carnivorous on each other

    What are you feeding them? Are they getting enough protein?
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    Topic of the Week - Dogs and Chickens

    My dog is a 10 year old Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix. Both her parents were working herding dogs. She is the best dog I have ever owned, incredibly intelligent and utterly devoted to me. I had previous experience with dog training when I first acquired her as a 4 week old puppy, and I...
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    Fowl pox or something else? Help

    Did you innoculate against fowl pox? I inoculate my birds.
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    Fowl pox or something else? Help

    Maybe itchy ant bites led to scratching, causing the bleeding.
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    Feeding Zucchini

    My chickens get garden produce every day, including zucchini. They love it all!
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    Fowl pox or something else? Help

    Hi, I don't know what it is for sure, but is it possible for the bumps to be ant bites?
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    Booty Peckers

    They might do it because they enjoy the taste of freshly plucked down. On the other hand, they might do it to increase the protein in their diet. I suggest adding a source of protein In a snack that you give them every day, or you could change their crumble or dry food to one that has a higher...
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    Baby Chick Pictures!!!!! POST!

    My 3 new Silver Gray Dorkings!
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    Topic of the Week - Integrating Chicks into an Adult Flock

    Thank you Thank you so much for your advice! Of course, it's always nice when we hear an opinion that is in line with our own preference.
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    Topic of the Week - Integrating Chicks into an Adult Flock

    I would like to clarify that I'm worried about the chicks infecting my bigs.
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    Topic of the Week - Integrating Chicks into an Adult Flock

    Hi all, I have six 16-week olds (5 large breed pullets and a BO capon) living in a 400 sq ft run. I will be receiving 3 day old Silver Gray Dorking chicks from Meyer Hatchery in about 2 weeks. I'm planning to brood in the run, with a large wire dog corral, using a MHP. I'll cover the top...
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    Confused on how to get started with my current setup

    Yeah, I live in the Central Valley. We love us some shade cloth.
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    Confused on how to get started with my current setup

    You might consider putting shade cloth on the sides exposed to the afternoon sun.
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