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    Death due to sour crop?

    Hi all, Henrietta, our one-old barred rock just died in fronf of me! She was a little moody this morning but I didn't think anything of it at the time. She was always the cranky one with a wicked stink-eye but was really sweet when you picked her up and pet her. When I got home from work...
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    Pictures of your craziest looking chicken!

    Bowie the Buff Polish rooster (named because of David Bowie from the 80s movie Labyrinth) 3 months old 9 months old
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    Covering a temporary run

    We used that product to cover our run after a terrible hawk attack. The netting got caught on heavy wet snow and ripped and replaced it. We plan to save up some money for a permanent cover/fencing.
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    Murry McMurry Hatchery?

    In May 2012 we received 25 female chicks (4 breeds) and received 27, one of which was an "exotic, rare breed" female. All were healthy and had no health issues & popping out high-quality eggs. I only wish that they would not have added the exotic chick, a buff Polish, because the pullet...
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    what is your chickens favorite treat ever

    As a "new egg", I am suprised by the variety of foods that chickens will consume. They really aren't picky eaters. They go crazy for any type of fresh fruit and raisins, leftover pasta & grains, and pretty much all veggies except for celery, onions & carrots. Now our compost bin pretty much...
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    looking for opinions on breeds

    The New Hampshire Reds, White Wyandottes, Australorps and Barred Rocks we have handle the New England weather just fine. Even the weekend of the February 2013 blizzard we received a bunch of eggs. I would have to say that the NH Reds are the bossiest of the group.
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    Yogurt, how to feed?

    I mix yourt with the feed so that it isn't as messy. I mix 3 cups of feed and 32 oz. of whole milk yogurt in a bowl, stir well, and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Once it's in a paste consistancy I stir it again & place it is shallow reused take-out containers. This is enough for a nice...
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    New Hampshire

    Yea, another Granite State resident! I live in Warner so I don't know if you would call that in your "region". Regardless, welcome to BYC!!!!
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    So Glad I Joined...You Saved My Chicken's Life!

    Total newbie...I have no idea why my message got the
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    So Glad I Joined...You Saved My Chicken's Life!

    Greetings from rural New Hampshire! Last Sunday I joined up to BYC and I am so thankful that I did! About 2 hours later one of our 4 month-old NH Reds was attacked by a huge hawk. I saw the hawk beating down on Jester (the chick) and started screaming so the hawk flew away. Jester was in a...
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