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    What can I use for yard cover?

    Hello, I just recently put down some large particle sand in the chicken yards. It seems to be holding up well even in all of this rain that we have had. It isn't beach sand or playground sand it is the sand put down on the roads in the winter. Very coarse in texture. This is the first time using...
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    Coughing Call Duck

    Hello I have been offline the past few days and caring for the farm through the terrible weather. I just wanted to report back that the ducks all seem to be doing well. I moved them out of their pen and relocated them to another area in case there was something there making them ill. I did...
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    Coughing Call Duck

    I used the ivomec cattle injectable but dosed them orally. I have never used ivermectin to deworm poultry before, this is a first. I have fenbendazole drench for goats as well. I am at a loss as to if I attempt to treat for worms or if I attempt to treat for respiratory infection. They are...
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    Coughing Call Duck

    I must have missed the duck forum, I will get the video tomorrow. 2 out of 10 ducks, and the youngest at 4 months old, are the ones having the issue. Spent the day separating and deworming. Seems to be a decrease in cough, fingers crossed tomorrow is a better day. I had a friend help me examine...
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    Egg Turner Quit, Turning Manually

    I have hatched plenty in an incubator without a turner. You can lay the eggs on the side, mark with a pencil, and turn them twice a day. Just do so quickly so that you don't change the temp/humidity in the incubator too much. Good luck!
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    baby chick black beak

    It is most likely the pigment of your chicken and completely normal :)
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    Hello from South Kingstown RI

    Welcome to BYC!
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    Coughing Call Duck

    I have read thread after thread and have narrowed down my duck's issue to two possible illnesses... Young call ducks sounding as if they have a case of the hiccups. Eating, drinking, and moving around just fine until today, appear to be gasping for air. Eyes, nose, and the general appearance of...
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    vaccine question

    Thanks for answering both of my questions ddawn. When in doubt, BYC!
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    Chicken Math

    I ordered a dozen chicks from a hatchery. The hatchery did not have Ameraucanas available so I checked out craigslist. My hatchery chicks arrived Tuesday and the others hatched today. I gently broke the news to my husband that I had to pick up more chicks today. He was confused at first but then...
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    How long on a water supplement?

    I have had my chicks on sav a chick electrolyte/vitamin supplement since they arrived. When can I switch to plain water?
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    Are certain breeds more prone to pasty butt?

    I have a few different breeds and it seems my Cochins are the ones with pasty bums.
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    lost 16 of 25 on shipping

    So sorry for your loss. I am in New England and ordered from Meyer Hatchery in Ohio. The chicks arrived very active and healthy in less than 24 hours. I also bought some from a local farm. Good luck with your future flock.
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    vaccine question

    Can I put chicks who have not been vaccinated in with chicks who have?
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    Please help identify

    Quote: I think I've got it! That was very helpful.
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