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    White Comb & Wattles

    Thank you for your response. How do chickens get ringworm?
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    White Comb & Wattles

    One of our roosters, "Captain" has white spots covering his comb & wattles. These spots on his comb suddenly showed up about 3 days ago, and now they are covering his wattles. He acts normal. Does he have fowl pox? What can I do? Thanks bunches
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    I know chickens are creatures of habit, but…

    I always check on our "kids" before going to bed. A few nights ago, I went to bed really early, even before the kids went to bed. I woke up around 2 am, and went out to check them. No reason to go out, but I couldn't get back to sleep until I checked. In reality, their run & coop is safe...
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    Hi, I read a posting from you about your chickens not eating mealworms. My chickens will not...

    Hi, I read a posting from you about your chickens not eating mealworms. My chickens will not eat them either. I've tried soaking them by softening them, and the "kids" still turn up their beaks. Did yours ever start eating the mealworms? If they did, how did you get them to eat the worms? Thanks
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    Will not eat veggies

    I'm glad to become a member of BackYard Chickens and happy to meet you. Yes, we do have super neighbors. He is an awesome gardener and very generous. I so appreciate all the comments and suggestions I have received. I worry the chickens will become ill by eating molding and rotting food.
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    Will not eat veggies

    How long would it be safe to leave produce in their coop run?
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    Will not eat veggies

    We have 5 months old Rhode Island Reds bantams. Our wonderful neighbor grows big gardens, and he has been sharing the veggies with "the kids". My question is why "the kids" will not eat raw, fresh veggies, except broccoli & fresh corn? I've tried cabbage, turnips, tomatoes, celery (in small...
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