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    Pilgrim Ganders

    I have two Pilgrim ganders I need to re-home. They are about 4 months old and healthy. I don't have enough geese for my ganders . If interested I am asking 15.00 each I will pay for shipping if needed. I just want them to go to good homes. I am northern Illinois about 20 miles south of the...
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    Easter Miracle today

    I just had a true Easter miracle... I have a hen in my garage right now because she was being picked on by her friends...I have been waiting for her to heal and then am going to put her back where she belongs... well about 3 weeks ago I thought she escaped because I could not find her. One day...
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    The nitty-gritty of ducks

    I am new to Runners too and mine don't like to swim either... we got them a big tub and built up flat stone for them to climb in and out but while they will stick their heads in it they will not swim
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    What breed should I get?

    I just ordered a pair of French Toulouse goslings from Metzer's http://www.metzerfarms.com/FrenchToulouseGeese.cfm?Breed=French%20Toulouse&BirdType=Goose&ID=FT&CustID=673615. I wanted Toulouse or Pilgrims but was unable to find Pilgrims... I chose those breeds mostly based upon temperament and...
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    New to geese

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    New to geese

    I have a one week old Toulouse gosling pair... How old will they be when I will know which is the gander and which is the goose? One is slightly larger than the other but I realize (I also have chickens, ducks and turkeys) that size difference isn't very reliable. Are there any secondary...
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    New duck mama....

    I have three 1 week old Runners. Just wondering if there is some way to minimize water splashing.... it seems quite hopeless :) I am using the usual 1 qt chick waterer and yesterday I raised it about 2 inches which seem to help some... at least they can't put their feet in it!!! It is amazing...
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    What happens if you can't get all the "sticky" stuff off the chick?

    I also just experienced this a week ago... I had one little one that was so stuck it sort of looked like Quasimodo all bunched up.... but by the end of the day a good part of the goop was gone and by the next evening s/he was just as fluffy as the others. I have learned on BYC that unless the...
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    I discovered something cool

    I don't know if anyone else stumbled upon this yet... I have a Brinsea Mini Advanced and I accidentally discovered that you can candle eggs through the clear sides... all you need is a bright mini LED flashlight and have the incubator in a dimly lit spot. Just put the air cell end of the egg...
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    Mutt Chicken Contest!

    These are my mutts. I had a silkie go broody and I ended up a few silkies and then these silkie/porcelain d'uccle mixes
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    Holiday Babies: Who's hatching? Updated With Many Pics!

    Taaa-Daaaa! Here they are... my Orps! I received 14 eggs. 2 weren't fertile, one embryo died very early...found a blood ring when I candled the first time... the other two chicks died just after lockdown I think because they both were perfect looking chicks (one lav and one blue) with...
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    Can I give my chickens pork chop bones?

    Quote: Me too... overcooking ruins meat. I also always use a meat thermometer with poultry too (except when stewed or done in the crock pot.) and as soon as the thigh area measures 175-180 I take it out and let it rest... Nothing worse then shoe leather that used to be meat
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    Can I give my chickens pork chop bones?

    For reference purposes since some confusion seems to exist: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2011/may-23-2011/new-pork-cooking-guidelines-similar-for-beef
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    Can I give my chickens pork chop bones?

    Quote: I wonder why that is. I do cook it well (also beef gets cooked well-I don't like pink meat of any kind) but when we were at Outback recently, the manager there told me that it isn't necessary anymore. But I always have it cooked well. In this case it baked in the oven for over an hour...
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    What's your favorite dark egg layer?

    Quote: I have Welsummers and Cuckoo Marans both breeds are from McMurray. Both lay deep copper eggs (not what I would call 'chocolate') Both are laid back and friendly. I think the Marans are a little more docile and quiet and they are a heavier bird and so dual purpose. I am not crazy over...
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