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    Injured RIR Chick - Unknown Predator

    I've got a couple of RIR chicks that are a month or so old. I put them out in the backyard with our other two RIRs (a hen & rooster, but not the parents) so that they could get some sun and exercise. I just peeked out, and one of the chicks has a huge bloody hole (about the size of a...
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    I'm Losing Eggs - Help Out a Newbie!

    So...since these eggs have been outside for a week or so, I should just toss them out, right? And how do I know if one of them is eating the eggs - wouldn't I find shells or something? I'm sorry to ask such silly questions - like I said, I'm new to all this. We "inherited" these chickens when...
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    I'm Losing Eggs - Help Out a Newbie!

    Hi, all! I'm fairly new to this whole raising chickens in the backyard thing, so I hope you can help me. We have a pair of RIRs, and the hen has finally started laying. She had 5 eggs in her nest the other night. I went and checked tonight, and now we're down to three! I'm sure it's a snake or...
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    Hi! I'm A Newbie Here!

    Hello, everyone! I was recently introduced to your board as a new chicken owner, and I've just gotta say that I'm enjoying it tremendously! We recently rescued a RIR hen that our neighbor left behind when he moved. She's the first chicken I've ever had, and it's certainly been an experience...
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    Georgia Here Too !!!!!

    Hi, everyone! Not only am I new to this message board, but I'm new to chicken ownership, also. We rescued a gorgeous Rhode Island Red hen yesterday that my neighbor left behind when he moved away two weeks ago, and we're already in love with her. We're in Loganville, GA - kinda halfway between...
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