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    Whats the most humane way to kill a chicken?

    I use the broomstick method for our rabbits. My housemates' 7 year old daughter likes to help, she wants to say goodbye and pet the rabbits before and after, and sometimes she even says thanks to them after. In poultry, I have noticed that the girls put up more of a fight (including the near...
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    Hatching problems - observations in the high desert at 4000 feet above sea level

    New to the forum, and after following the "shrink wrapped" hatching adventure this morning, while having my own similar adventure, I'd like to share my observations. June 26 was day 28 for a clutch of 10 duck eggs, Indian Runner with a touch of Mallard. Our first hatching last month wasn't...
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    Finaly a chance to sit down and join!

    Gotta be quick, still have chores to do! I'm in rural Northern Nevada. No, I'm not near Vegas. I'm closer to Boise, Idaho than Vegas. :) Chickens: A barnyard mix - Mr. Crazyhead the Polish Tophat rooster, Copper the Rhodie Something Cross, Ms. Jedi the Black Something Cross, Raven the...
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