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    Keeping siblings - should I swap roos for unrelated roosters?

    Thank you for all the advice! Thais
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    Keeping siblings - should I swap roos for unrelated roosters?

    Hi, we are increasing our flock and thus have new chicks. Of course, however, we have hens and roosters who are siblings (at least half-siblings since we only have 2 roosters) Can my new/bigger flock be composed of these chicks or should I trade the baby roosters with someone so to not have...
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    looking for a rooster

    There are also so many roosters available through Petfinder! But it seems like you have enough options through here too!
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    How do I make my chicken like me?

    We also got ours used to a particular sound - anything you like - chick-chick-chick or like someone said tututututu. In our case, making the sound and just talking to them really helped. We have also noticed they do not like hats, helmets or sunglasses... colorful accessories seem to freak...
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    Heart breaking day on the farm...

    I am so sorry for your loss... very sad.. I must however agree that it is not the dog's "fault" - many have hunting instinct and will chase/kill birds especially after the frenzied scattering starts... In our own farm we have 2 dogs that cannot be out of the kennel when the chickens are...
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    When can my broody hen be loose in the coop/run with her chicks?

    Hi Kham, My hen was in a crate with the chicks inside the coop. At one week old, it was clear she was desperate to take them out. In our case, the coop is at an inclined area and the ramp is 18-20” high, but the coop’s “human door” on the other is only 12” from the ground. I opened that door...
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    Thank you so much!!! At least I have learned more and know another aspect to look for next time. (We never figured out what cause the swelling ...!) i have saved your contact - that is very kind of you! Sincerely, Thais
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    Chick with leg binding (spraddle) - how to reduce swelling at [one] knee

    Thanks again!!! If anyone has tips on minimizing swelling (whatever cause/reason), I would still appreciate learning for my future knowledge! Thanks!
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    Not that I could tell, but I guess it could have been... I welcome any thoughts so I don’t feel as helpless in the future... if it were, what would it possibly be an indication of please? I don’t mind hypothetical thoughts now, I just want to lean...!! thanks!!
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    Thank you! It was the same chick - it was “ off” from the start... snif snif
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    I meant to say I really appreciated your reply- thank you!!! (That sentence cut off for some reason!)
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    Oh, it’s ok, I know people are busy. But I really app We were just trying so hard but our little one died that night. 4 days old, I think. The one thing that I looked everywhere and could not find help with was the swelling on the knee (if you can help, I would love to know what to do in the...
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    Little one with spraddle leg very weak

    Hi, we have a chick we have been trying everything for - leg bindings, electrolytes, physical therapy... it is happy and chirps when we pick it up but so much weaker than siblings now (4 days old.) it opens and closes its beak... any ideas!?!? (I have short videos but I guess I can only...
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    Our Mixed Flock Journey!

    wow, love your coop and run setup! Nice work!!
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    Chick with leg binding (spraddle) - how to reduce swelling at [one] knee

    hello there... nobody watching chick tv today? ... any ideas for us...? :pop pleeeease....
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