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    3mo Ameraucana Pullet with swollen upper leg, blood

    Thank you! We will try to get better pics; she's pretty active and the run is large, so we were planning on grabbing her tonight for a checkup. No indications of pus at all (visible nor smell), which surprised us. The dark thick liquid drained until some fresh-looking red blood came out and then...
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    3mo Ameraucana Pullet with swollen upper leg, blood

    Hello all, I searched but haven't found a match with this condition. This speckled biddy started limping slightly almost two weeks ago but was, and is still, walking, jumping, foraging, eating and drinking with her sisters, which we bought as hatchlings. They're integrating with 7 older birds...
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    FIRST EGG

    Thank you, I came looking for exactly this. First timers, first eggs (two showed up at once out of our 15-bird Ameraucana flock) and we were definitely hoping the size will increase! I was particularly worried that an early layer would lock in on the size she produces, so it's good to hear it...
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    Not A Poll Just Curious

    We're just starting out this year but looking at what would be required for making longer-term sustainable flock plans... this sounds really good. Wondering how the artificial incubator system works vs waiting for broody hens to do the work - are you doing it this way to more precisely control...
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    Sponsored Post Nestera Coop Giveaway! Total worth $1595

    I've yet to see a warranty that long on any other chicken product... also, mite resistance and facilitated cleaning are huge attracting factors. Thank you Nestera for doing this!
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    Comment by 'Maravilla' in article 'DIY Chicken TV Brooder, v2.0'

    We did it! Thank you for your post, we happened to have what was needed, only had to buy a couple of furring strips. Little Americanas should arrive this week, very eggcited.
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    Review by 'Maravilla' in article 'Dealing with Common Chicken Issues'

    Thank you, as a newbie, I didn't even know about some of these. The links are perfect, I'm taking notes and bookmarking!
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    Ended 2023 Valentine's Day Contest Series

    Counting Cupid Candies #2 is closed for replies, but seems to still be open, so can I guess 200?
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    Salutations from NC

    Excellent links, thank you! We've been reading (and watching) about coop building and placement, happily I think we have most of these great points covered, but it is great to see them numerated clearly as a checklist!
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    Salutations from NC

    Thanks! I need to work out the sig things, but seeing yours - do you have the other birds together with the chickens, and do they help against predation?
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    Salutations from NC

    North central, Guilford
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    Salutations from NC

    "Chicken math" - I like that!
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    Ended Guess When BYC Will Hit 1.48 Million Threads!

    2/13/2023 9 pm
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    Salutations from NC

    We're ex-city folk, moved over 10 years ago away from HOAs and closer to farms... we had been considering chickens for a little down the road, since relatives in the area have had them. Circumstances accelerated our plans, so we took the plunge and ordered Americana chicks. Currently scouring...
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