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    Are people really this ignorant about chicken biology?

    Quote: I was not unobservant. I knew how dogs and humans mated - I wasn't born knowing that chickens work the same way. I think sometimes people will grasp onto anything just to feel superior to others. Hiker chick, I'm sorry I offended you, don't know why you would be offended. If you are...
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    Are people really this ignorant about chicken biology?

    Quote: Lizzy, I think we were posting at same time, no it does not make you stupid. Remember what I said these were Nurses, we are suppose to know basic biology. I guess that's another forum. Here is my point, every school age kid should be taught this because a baby chick hatching is the...
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    Marans Thread for Posting Pics of Your Eggs, Chicks and Chickens

    Good for you ruth. I actually will be getting some chicks to be sent out on june 1st. I think I'm one of the last orders of his, hopefully will get a nice selection of hens and roos.
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    I've lost 100 lbs!!!!

    You are just awesome and such an inspiration to others. A triathlon wow! YOU GO GIRL!
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    Prayer needed for a friend

    There is probally nothing worse than losing a child, her grief is immense. She needs support and may need clinical support. Does she have family close to her to watch over her these next few days, maybe she needs to go see her doctor so she can get some help. I'm not saying this is not...
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    I HAVE BABIES

    congrats!
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    Are people really this ignorant about chicken biology?

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    Does anyone speak CAT?

    Sorry, They are probally marking their territory. Just like dogs male cats like to do this.
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    Does anyone speak CAT?

    "Meow"
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    Are people really this ignorant about chicken biology?

    Yesterday was having a conversation at work about my chickens with non chicken owners. One girl(a nurse by the way) asked me how do chicks get into the egg? I said "well you need a rooster to mate the hen to create a fertilized egg". Well she and another nurse thought the hen layed the egg...
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    Marans Thread for Posting Pics of Your Eggs, Chicks and Chickens

    I just ordered from jesse for chicks, not sure when they are coming. Ones that ordered from him "did you have a nice combination of roos and pullets?" Got any pics of your chicks and grown up birds of his?
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    can someone give me a answer to my question

    IT should be any time now. Mine actually don't usually start til around week 24 so It might be a couple more weeks. Rir are good layers so watch out! Once they start you will be having tons of eggs!
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    New FOAL!! Born today - YEAH!!!

    Love those duns! Congrats on your colt. He is very sturdy looking, should be a good horse for you.
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    AHH! Only two weeks until my foal is due! *link to video Pg13!!* EOWYN

    First of all so happy for you whatever you have. I had my first 2 this year and we are having so much fun with them. second on a more serious note, did you find the placenta? If it is missing or a piece is missing you need to call the vet asap. She can get a deadly infection in a matter of...
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    "Straight run" chicks at a farm store?

    straight run is meant by mix of males(drakes) and females(ducks). Some breeds are easier to sex than others but unless experienced it's still a guess.
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