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    Quick questions on vaccination for fowl pox

    Quote: Do you know anything about either of these vaccines? The Poxine is a no I would say because it does state to give 1 month before coming into production. The Poulvac does not mention anything about that is it safe to give to laying hens? If you know the answer great if not I will keep...
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    Chickens bonds with human as a perch

    I don't know if this is common, but one of my Amercauna does the same thing. She has a crooked beak and i always give her special treats like oat meal, apple sauce, yogurt because it is so hard for her to eat. About 4 months ago she started perching on however is in the area where I give her her...
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    Quick questions on vaccination for fowl pox

    Quote: Thanks! I will check it out right away.
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    Quick questions on vaccination for fowl pox

    Quote: Thanks for your input, I was considering doing it because what I saw with my sister-in-laws hen. She was an older hen and contracted some how. Not to mention it looks horrible and pitiful. I just thought it would be better to vaccinate, I can get the vaccine he for about $8.00 a vial...
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    Quick questions on vaccination for fowl pox

    Can anyone tell me if the vaccine is a one time thing or how often you are supposed to vaccinate. I live in central Fl and what I have been told is that fowl pox comes from mosquitos and we are completely over run with them here. I vacinated a hen before for my sister in law so I know how it's...
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    Is one of my Buff Orpingtons a rooster????

    Thanks everyone for your input, I am feeling more confident they are both girls after reading everyones posts.
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    Is one of my Buff Orpingtons a rooster????

    Quote: Ok, I am going to go back on what I told you. Very well could be getting closer to POL - because by 16 weeks, saddle feathers on a cockerel would be well developed and starting to stream down his sides. So I am going to say SHE until you say you heard a crow - and that should...
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    Is one of my Buff Orpingtons a rooster????

    I would say that they are about 16 weeks old, I got them in September but don't remember if it was at the first or end of Septmember. Thanks!
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    Is one of my Buff Orpingtons a rooster????

    I am trying to figure out if one of my Buff Orpingtons is acually a rooster, but this forum will not let post a picture for review. The one that I believe to be a rooster is smaller and the comb and wattles are redder and bigger. The other is not even showing yet. Maybe I can send my pictures to...
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