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    Is this normal???

    Well after 8 days they finally came out! They are 16 weeks old and are doing great and stay out all day but go in by themselves at dark. Good chicks . . .
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    New Owner needs some help

    Chicken Juggler and Folly's place - thanks for the help. I'm working on it now and they seems to be scratching a lot less. . . Joe
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    Is this normal???

    Ridgerunner and Naser - thanks for the words of wisdom. Guess I will just be patient and wait it out . . . Joe
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    Is this normal???

    Hello everybody, I'm a new backyard hen owner with very little knowledge on chicken care. I received a Barred Rock, Silver Laced Wyandotte and a New Hampshire Red started pullet this week from McMurray Hatchery. They are very healthy but have been in the coop for almost 4 days now. They poke...
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    New Owner needs some help

    Hello everybody, I'm a new backyard hen owner with very little knowledge on chicken care - and yes, I'm trying to read and learn. I received a Barred Rock, Silver Laced Wyandotte and a New Hampshire Red started pullets this week from McMurray Hatchery. They are very healthy and have been in...
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    Buck-moth-caterpillars - can they hurt chickens?

    Wow - thanks for the assurance. Was concerned those venom spines might hurt my chicks! When the caterpillars sting a human, you have to use duct tape to pull the spines from your skin otherwise they becomes infected. Thanks again for the reply . . .
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    Buck-moth-caterpillars - can they hurt chickens?

    Anybody have any thoughts on this???????????????
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    Buck-moth-caterpillars - can they hurt chickens?

    Currently here in Louisiana we have a bad infestation of buck-moth-caterpillars. These caterpillars are dangerous because their hollow spines can break off into people’s skin and even dead caterpillars still sting, The venom proteins in the hollow spines can last for a while even after the...
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