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    Egg fertility

    I have a rooster that is kept separate from my hens and I wanted to have some fertile eggs for incubating. I introduced the rooster every day for a week and they mated within the first five minutes. How many times do they need to mate to ensure fertility? How long after they have mated are they...
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    WTB Muscovy ducks

    I would like to get a few Muscovy Ducks. I am looking for a few hens and one male if possible. Would prefer local pickup in Iowa
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    Rooster Problem

    Is there some way to make his spurs and claws less sharp? I know with cats they have glue on covers for their nails. Is there an option like this for chickens?
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    What kind of predator would kill my duck this way??? Very strange

    Sounds to me like it could have been another bird.
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    Rooster Problem

    My Black Copper Marans roo is reaking havoc on my hens. He has been mounting them and tearing out all their feathers on their backs and holes in their sides. What can I do to stop this?
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    They Started Hatching!!!

    So far I have 3 of 24 hatched on day 20. The humidity has bumped up to 90 though what should I do? When should I take the hatched ones out? So many questions. This is my first experience with hatching eggs and my kids are in awe. I will try to post some pics in a bit. This is amazing!!
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    shipped eggs-How long can I wait

    I have 3 orders from 3 different sellers and they all are arriving at different times. I had one order I received and it was shipped on the 6th I received them on the 8th. The other order will come in tomorrow and the final one is expected on the 12th.Can I wait to put them all in at once or...
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    Bought my first incubator

    Thanks so much for the info
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    IA here

    I am really interested in copper Marans and welsummers but open to suggestions
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    Can you eat fertilized eggs

    Is there a reason that you throw out fertilized eggs and dont eat them. Are you not suppose to eat them. I am a total newb to chickens.
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    why don't people like poached eggs?

    I love poached eggs but my wife hates them. She says its a "texture" thing. I cant imagine a world without eggs benedict.
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    Boys VS Girls

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    The last letter Game

    Acquiesce
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    Murray McMurray hatchery???????

    Will mcmurray allow you to pick up chicks or eggs to avoid shipping issues?
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    advice on breeds for a beginner

    I am planning on hatching my own flock. I have a few breeds in mind but want some ideas on others. I am mostly interested in egg production but dont really want any generic production chicken. I am considering welsummers and easter eggers and copper marans because they lay interesting eggs. I am...
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