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    Fat/lumpy hen

    Unfortunately she's only 2 years old :(
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    Fat/lumpy hen

    For anyone reading - we took her to the vet a few weeks ago and it was determined to be a hernia. The vet said it can be common in hens that lay frequently, with all the straining back there that thins out the abdominal muscle. Or genetic. It doesn't appear to be an immediately life threatening...
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    Sapphire gem pullet or cockerel?

    I am thinking pullet, can't see the one whose comb is cropped out
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    Thriving in Kahaluu Hawaii on the island of Oahu

    You are living my dream. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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    Fat/lumpy hen

    Thanks guys! Yes, it does feel quite soft and water balloony. Today we gave her a warm wash and did a tiny bit of trimming. She was nice and calm during, then went back to foraging. We were able to see the bulge much more clearly and it isn't pretty... I've read up on ascites and hernias. I'm...
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    Your opinion Best Backyard chicken breeds? free range, friendly, docile, good egg layers and color

    Yes, very similar visually except for the rose comb instead of single comb. Fun how every chicken is different!
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    Fat/lumpy hen

    Hello! We have a small flock of three very well loved hens. The sapphire gem seems to have developed a protruding belly/butt over time. This hen has also had problems with poop getting stuck on her feathers. We've trimmed away some of her butt fluff but it's still an issue. We were examining...
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    Your opinion Best Backyard chicken breeds? free range, friendly, docile, good egg layers and color

    The sweetest chicken I've ever had was a Domnique. Sometimes I think it depends on where you get them from though, hatchery chicks may deviate a bit from typical breed aspects. My most grumpy/unfriendly chicken was a buff orpington!
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    Are blue eggs ever really blue?

    Yes, blue! Our EE lays light blue eggs. Not as blue as some pictures will have you believe, but they're a pretty pastel.
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    No, I don’t have any regrets about eating animals.

    It's highly highly dependent on the source/research method, but here's a short list of different numbers: https://www.watercalculator.org/footprints/beef-king-big-water-footprints/ For some reason you seem set on trying to convince me that my personal choices are no better than straight up...
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    No, I don’t have any regrets about eating animals.

    Well, nowhere did I say I was vegan. I eat and use animal products all the time. You're right that some plants are high environmental impact, but overwhelming evidence indicates that, in the end, a plant based diet (compared to the traditional factory farming) is more sustainable. Your point...
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    No, I don’t have any regrets about eating animals.

    Haven't seen many (or any) vegetarian opinions here, so perhaps I should add mine. Someone was talking about the system earlier... where our entire society is based off non renewable resources and the consumption of living things. This is a fact, sadly. I don't particularly mind the fact that...
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    How to tell if my Australorp chick is male or female?

    Makes more sense!
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    How to tell if my Australorp chick is male or female?

    Also looks very small/unfeathered to be 3 weeks, did you hatch or buy?
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    Soy in feed and GMOs

    GMOs are fine and so is soy, my opinion. Phytoestrogens in soy have been shown to have both health pros and cons, but as with all things moderation is key. I think it would be a stretch to say that some soy in food that you feed your chickens whose meat you sometimes eat as a small-moderate part...
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