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    Minnesota!

    Hi All! Another Chisago County resident here, I'm near Harris.
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    Help, my chicken has swollen sinuses

    Not quite, no odor that I've noticed. No white material. Swelling is worse today than yesterday though.
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    Help, my chicken has swollen sinuses

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    Help, my chicken has swollen sinuses

    I will post a picture tomorrow. Haven't noticed any sneezing or coughing. There is a clear, watery discharge from her nostrils, did not smell any strong odors. No pus either, just clear, watery eyes and nasal discharge. No new birds, just our year olds and this years birds. I will pick up Tylan...
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    Help, my chicken has swollen sinuses

    I went out to clean the coop today and noticed one of my young hens had developed swelling just in front of her eyes. Her eyes are watery and the membranes look just a bit pale. I have segregated her from the rest of my flock. This is only my 3rd year keeping chickens and other than coccidiosis...
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    minor leg injury while moving tractor...

    Great link! Thanks for posting.
  7. My son helped transfer the chickens to their new home.

    My son helped transfer the chickens to their new home.

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  8. Capped off with a 12'x16' tarp and the coop is finished and ready to be moved to pasture. Just add chickens.

    Capped off with a 12'x16' tarp and the coop is finished and ready to be moved to pasture. Just add chickens.

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  9. After frame was complete, we stapled on 36" poultry netting between the base and side purlins.

    After frame was complete, we stapled on 36" poultry netting between the base and side purlins.

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  10. Adding the door. The door was built from 1"x4"s and Reell hinges.

    Adding the door. The door was built from 1"x4"s and Reell hinges.

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  11. This is the frame. The hoops were formed 3/4" electrical conduit, 2"x4"s, and 2"x6"s.

    This is the frame. The hoops were formed 3/4" electrical conduit, 2"x4"s, and 2"x6"s.

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  12. The chickens are enjoying their new home.

    The chickens are enjoying their new home.

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    Chicken Tractor

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    New to the flock in MN

    Hi All, I'm a new chicken mom. We received our peeping parcel of 25 chicks on Monday. I cannot believe how comical these little guys are! Our flock consists of 5 Cornish-Rocks, 10 Buff Orpingtons, 5 Brahmas, and 5 Jersey Giants all straight run. They seem to be doing well. Looking forward to...
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