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    Week old chick wing problem

    looking at it I dont think it's a BR BRs will have more white on then particularly on the head. if i could see more of it's head
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    Eggs disappearing

    Do you have Crows or Ravens? they will take eggs and they are very smart. they can lift an unlocked lid to the nest box. they can undo a hook. I have had Ravens swipe eggs. I had one Raven swipe eggs as my turkey laid them it would take the turkey by the neck and pull her right off the nest then...
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    Converting an old shed into a large coop, security questions

    A round the door I would place a 2x4 or better a 2x6 (PT if possible) across the bottom (lag bolt it to something solid) then frame in around the door with 2x4s. leave a1/4" gap between the door and framing. I would bolt the frame to the wall for strength. around the inside where you have...
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    When Can You Leave Baby Chicks?

    Not meaning to throw a neg. on you but once in a while that's when Murphy shows up. do you have a backup plan if the power goes out? do you have a someone you can depend on? to put a LP heater or something in the coop while the power is off?
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    Is it a rooster?

    If it's a male the comb and waddles will start growing. where a female wont grow till latter, this is not true with all breeds it is with ones with a single comb.
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    Assorted rare breeds from MyPet Chicken?

    I've never ordered from My Pet Chicken but I have got the rare assorted from other hatcheries and I was quite disappointed. if you can afford it makeup your own order. Take a look at what they call rare. But then My Pet Chicken may do a better job.
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    Help! Are mice a contamination risk in chick starter feed?

    Ever hear of Hantavirus? It can be spread from mickeys droppings. You want to keep them OUT sorry if I came across in a rude manner but I wanted to make my point. good luck
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    Whats the most humane way to kill a chicken?

    I don't believe that there is a easy way to die. So what is the easiest way? I like some of the others have missed with a axe so I use a machete. the blade is longer and also thinner easier to get a good sharp edge. lighter so its easier to swing.
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    Dunlap Hatchery

    Yes they do have a website but being smaller than most it don't come up readily on Google. you need to look for it directly. most of the feed stores in that part of the west including UT, MT, buys through/from them.
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    Egg laying

    High protein feed helps keep them warm in the winter. cracked corn or sunflower seed is the best. don't feed corn in hot weather it's hard enough for birds to cool themselves in the summer. but it will help them keep laying in cold weather.
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    First Egg Eating - Anxiety - Anyone? Anyone?

    you talked about taste if you are feeding all comical feed they are going to taste much the same. that's why people let them free range. or at least feed them table scraps. and throw in garden refuge and lawn clipping when ever possible. you'll find the taste and your chickens will do...
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    White Egg Layer Breed Suggestions

    Looks like you have gotten very good advice.I don't play with my birds either but I enjoy watching then run around the yard. my favorites of the white egg layers is the Siverlaced Hamburge's . they usually don't work out as pets but they'll fly away from predators. and to me are the most fun to...
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    We ended up with an extra large bird. How do you cook such a huge bird?

    I don't know if I should even bring this up as thanksgiving is past. and I really don't have the answer for you, but some years ago I knew some people that cooked theirs in a pit for twenty-four hours. it was a little work but "good turkey"! you may try to Google it. I haven't seen or heard form...
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    Injury or disease: two chickens with swollen watery eyes?

    Do you have a good vet over there? it could be a number of things including allergies or as other's are saying worms. if it is worms they will start to weaken. get a good worm med, or as we used to do chewing tobacco, don't give them very much just a very very small pinch. its better to give...
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    Raising chickens and turkeys together?

    Many People do keep chickens and turkeys together, including myself. They recommend not because of deceases particularly Black Head. The pouts I first got was five heritage bronze and one midget white. I picked up the white because she was the last one and I felt sorry for her. I thought if...
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