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    LA200 Question

    Hola Habanero! This is not about withdrawal time, but a general FYI for all that as a long time alpaca owner I have learned from excellent veterinary sources: LA-200 hurts like hell! Try using BioMycin-200 instead which utilizes a different carrier for the oxytetracycline and hurts a LOT less...
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    Where to buy swans at a reasonable price?

    No, I haven't really done anything more on this subject. Have been a bit distracted with having a knee replacement and keeping all the animals well as we're in coyote season worse than usual this time!
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    Swan Care?

    I know a lot about mutes in particular (yes, there is a difference between breeds) but my time to sit and post is pretty limited for all there is! I would be happy to talk if you pm me a phone and when is best time to call. I also have a 3yr old female that I'm looking to sell into a...
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    Where to buy swans at a reasonable price?

    I have a 3 year old female that I would like to rehome and am in NE Ohio. Because of everything that ChickenCanoe said, I am looking for a home for her where she will have another female companion but will NOT be bred. It absolutely kills me, but I will not allow any more of her parents' eggs...
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    Feather Eating

    Ah, but do your chickens free-range? Therein lies the problem! What stops mine up is inevitably grass/hay/something (like feathers) not in the regular diet which, of course, includes free-choice grit.
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    Feather Eating

    When I was told this, about 10 years ago by someone at the hatchery where I got my first chicks, I thought they were crazy! After all, after a lifetime of indoor cage birds where "drafts" are a big no-no, this ran totally opposite my gut feeling. BUT it works every time! I keep a small...
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    swan to keep away geese?

    My experience with my pair is that it all depends on what time of year it is. Most of the time, my swans do not chase of geese or mallards and in the winter time I think I am feeding the whole wild mallard/Canada goose population in Ohio! Then, when breeding season starts (as noted by...
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    swan to keep away geese?

    As a 14 year swan owner, Rickba-- I'm just curious: why do you think that?
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    In search of mute swan

    I'm in NE Ohio, might be able to help depending on the circumstances. PM me is you're interested in talking.........
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    Hi all

    I will be a killjoy here. I actually have a 3 yr old, which means she's probably sexually mature now. I also really do need to get her sold. BUT! I'm looking to find her a home with another female for companionship. I sold her two brothers together, and they've been fine as buddies ever...
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    Delaware hen killed graphic description

    He wouldn't veto if he knew how valuable they are. Dad's a vet, I've got 5 housedogs--but when it comes to "connection" I'll take my LGD's over any others, any day. It goes way beyond just having another dog! Regarding the geese: Oh, yes, they are definitely territorial and can be pretty...
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    Delaware hen killed graphic description

    My hens free range in our pastures all day long. We have an alpaca herd, 2 barn cats, and 2 LGD's (livestock guardian dogs) in those pastures as well. For the first time in 9 years, we had a red-tailed hawk grab one of our girls this past spring. Normally, they can't get away with that since...
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    Swan Breeders in Michigan?

    bdfive: I am so sorry I didn't see this until today!! If BYC emailed me a notification, I sure missed it!! I would really like to chat further....am going to pm you from your profile page. I'm off this week, which makes it easier to have some time to chat as well (around the holiday, of...
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    Chicken lost most feathers - seems like more than molting?

    If you're going to keep her in to protect her from the flock for a while, then bring in a gentle buddy--she'll get way too depressed alone........
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    Chicken lost most feathers - seems like more than molting?

    Nah, I've got lots in my flock who get like that at this time of year! Pick her up carefully and feel if she's got some meat on her, especially around the keel. If you're still worried about her, I always do my deworming at this time, while they're moulting and laying very few eggs since we...
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