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    Need help with Corid dosage

    I'm dealing with the same problem with my 1yr. old chickens today too. what did we decide then 1/2 teas. per gallon?
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    Egg Blockage? Help!

    Thank you! Now that I've done some research on cocci I believe this is what she has. Will this wipe out the whole flock? We will need to get some corid it seems.
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    Egg Blockage? Help!

    Hello Everyone, Decided to post a picture of one of our chickens. We are concerned. One of our EE has been puffed up like this for two to three days now, shakes her head, and is now closing her eyes. She usually lays an egg every other day. She hasn't laid an egg in about three days now. What...
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    ANOTHER "OATS" QUESTION

    Wow.. lots of info!! I majored in horticulture 30 yrs ago, I should know all this! lol! I read the label again on the 50lb bags..just says Whole Oats. and the farm. I'm going to try the sprouting in a jar method and see how it goes. My major concern was feeding them something that may be...
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    ANOTHER "OATS" QUESTION

    these oats were harvested right from an oat field locally, and they sprout thick and green in the woods!
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    ANOTHER "OATS" QUESTION

    Thanks I will!!
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    ANOTHER "OATS" QUESTION

    I HAVE ABOUT 15 LARGE BAGS OR OATS MY HUSBAND WAS GIVEN FOR BAITING BEAR, BUT THE BEAR WERE NO IMPRESSED, SO HE USED VERY LITTLE OF IT.. I WAS ALL READY TO SHIP IT TO MY SISTER IN LAW FOR HER HORSES, BUT AFTER READING THIS PAGE, I'M UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE CHICKENS CAN EAT THEM? THIS IS...
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    Is my EE a Roo??

    They are wonderful! I'm not sure if they will fight when they grow up? We are new to this too, and can only have hens. Good luck! :)
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    Is my EE a Roo??

    Hello! Yes, we have 6 Golden Buffs, 4 Barred Rocks, and 2 Easter Eggers! :) They are all very friendly, some even jump up in our laps and we can hand feed them treats. Thanks for all the input everyone. :)
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    Is my EE a Roo??

    Why thank you! :)
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    Is my EE a Roo??

    Hello Everyone! We have 12 chickens, they are around 6-7 weeks old. One of our easter eggers however has new tail feathers that are really long. None of the other chickens have these. Could this be a sign that this chicken is a roo? Thoughts? Here are some pictures. Thank you everyone!
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