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    Yolks that won't whisk together for scramble and are firmer than the normal yolk

    I have had eggs freeze, and this is how they acted when I scrambled them.
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    Official BYC Poll: How Long Have You Been Raising Chickens?

    Well, actually, I didn't take the poll. Why? Because it can't have multiple answers! Back in the 60's Dad was selling eggs to Holcomb Hatchery in Grand Island, Nebraska. I was involved then. I was able this year to buy a sign that was in the building those many years ago! Dad was later selling...
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    Comment by 'NebraskaHick' in article 'Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation'

    Yeah, roosters are ferocious! Me with Red after he lost his spur. I wanted to make sure he was okay. The spur: I did not have any hens, and wanted to add a couple. Here is Red checking out his future harem:
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    Help me stop the carnage!

    Around here I have more problems with dogs than wild varmints! At the latest episode (no chicken deaths) the Sheriff was involved. The dogs in question have been a local problem and he gave us the directive to "shoot on sight", since the owners aren't controlling them.
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    Another year full of cockerels....

    Actually, that IS the answer! Sex is determined at fertilization. And they have a higher mortality rate of roosters in the egg with lower temps. The hen controls the temps by how much time she spends on the nest. I learned this from an article on "Fresh Eggs Daily" ------------------------...
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    Comprehensive list of poisonous plants and trees

    If you read through all the threads of the first couple pages, you will realize this list is largely bunk. Some of the plants are even on other lists as feed for chickens! Realize also that "toxic" does NOT equate "deadly"; it may just mean there are slight reactions or danger in large amounts...
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    Howdy!

    Thanks for the welcomes. My wife says I'm a talker, and I guess it shows up in my wordy intro!
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    Howdy!

    As you can tell from my handle, I'm from Nebraska, and a Hick! Well, the last name is Hickman, but my favorite uncle went by Hick so I've used it in his honor ever since we got on the internet in '98. I was raised on a central Nebraska farm. Dad got into the chicken business, selling eggs to a...
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    Old Rooster developing a fluffy butt

    Newbie here, but raised with chickens. My Rhode Island Red rooster is developing fluffy feathers at the base of his tail. He is 5 years old. In this picture the inset was taken about a year ago. Recently I noticed the fluff at the base of the tail. We had a hen that died a year ago, and he...
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