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    Birchen Marans Hen or Rooster...?

    it is a pullet! I found a picture of a young roo and they have way more color on the wings. SHE is just under 3 months. Thanks everyone!
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Darn. I was really hoping for a rooster. After I posted this I finally found a picture of a young rooster, they definitely have more color on the wings. thanks for verifying this with me!
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    Birchen Marans Hen or Rooster...?

    Does anyone have any opinions? I'm really hoping for a rooster! Thanks in advance for any opinions.
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Hi Everyone, I've learned a lot on this thread! I was wondering if someone can give me their opinion on if this is a rooster or a hen. This bird is under 3 months old. It does seem bigger than my others and has more color too. The second picture looks more rusty on the neck but its really a...
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    what to do after blackhead symptoms go away...

    The one I quarantined was eating but couldn't get up, I had to put a tray basically in front of him and the water on the side. He was going through a gallon an hour. I would definitely call it excessive.. Also, they were starting to huddle together and shake, ruffling feather a lot; they were...
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    So what do you do after symptoms of blackhead go away...?

    Right, I read your other responses. I'm clearly lacking in the separation situation. I'm going to have to enclose them completely in. Thanks dawg!
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    So what do you do after symptoms of blackhead go away...?

    my turkeys have blackhead...I'm treating with metronidazle. After 2 doses they look considerably better, we'll see what happens next. I know its not about chickens but this forum is the only one that answers my questions! Will they continuously get this till slaughter? I can't sterilize the...
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    what to do after blackhead symptoms go away...

    my turkeys have blackhead...I'm treating with metronidazle. After 2 doses they look considerably better, we'll see what happens next. Will they continuously get this till slaughter? I can't sterilize the run and coop anymore than I am. I use a driveway torch and have no idea if it does...
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    Sick Turkeys... already lost one, opinions please.

    I'll never do organic turkeys again...they belong in a hoop house in the middle of my field where the chickens don't go! I
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    Sick Turkeys... already lost one, opinions please.

    Yes, I figured that out after I researched your post. I'm going to try Metronidazole....I thought using my driveway blow torch thing in the coop and around the run would be enough. Then my husband tried to surprise me with a new coop/run while letting them all mingle together...for days now bc...
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    Sick Turkeys... already lost one, opinions please.

    Sneezing and chest gurgling is a symptom of blackhead?
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    My turkey's new home!

    very nice! this is what I'm going to do next season in the fields....away from my chickens!
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    chocolate Turkey sick? help fast

    My turkeys are sick too. Have you tried listening to the chest for any gurgling, Darth Vader noises? Have you checked out the poo situation? Any diarrhea?
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    Sick Turkeys... already lost one, opinions please.

    Hi, I've never raised turkeys before only chickens. My husband brought home 6 commercial bronze/white ones from our feed store. They are 3 months old, been sneezing since they were 2 weeks. I thought they would get over it. I give them probiotics and organic food. The one that died...
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    Turkey coop beding...methods/ideas?

    I use all purpose sand and rake the poo out ever other day. I also use a driveway blow torch every week. I never raised turkey and after all the horror stories I read that's what I came up with....but my turkeys still ended up getting sick!
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