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    Chickens and Snakes

    Does anyone know how sulphur will affect other animals, like cats?
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    University Chick Flock

    Wow- that's a really good question. At school, of course, we spend most of our time learning about "captive," (production or pet) chickens, but it would be really interesting to learn a little about how they behave in a more feral state. I would guess that a good place to start would be to...
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    Connecticut!

    Hi Jen, It's a relatively small flock, and yes, we do have RI Reds (after all, it's our state bird). But we also wanted to maintain the genetic diversity of the species by caring for some of the more endangered breeds. We have: 4 Aruconas 6 Barred Rocks 3 Blue Andelusians 9 Delawares 6 Rhody...
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    Omega-3 Fatty Acid Eggs

    Fantastic feedback. Thanks!
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    Raising capons past slaughter age?

    If I understand correctly, a capon is a castrated male chicken, right? Since this is the "Meat Birds" board, I imagine we're talking about a meat bird, right? What I can say is that I've been told that with most meat crosses used in production, keeping them after slaughter weight is ok for a...
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    Connecticut!

    Hi there, I'm at URI in Kingston and have family in CT (Mystic). If anyone is ever around, and you want to check-out the university flock, give me a shout and I'd be happy to give a tour -Kate P.S: I love the Barred Rocks, too!
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    Western Massachusetts

    Hey there, I grew up in Norwood (near Boston- hi there Stoughton & Weymouth!). My brother lives in Greenfield- WAY up in Greenfield. If anyone is ever in Rhode Island, and you want to take a peek at the URI chicken flock, let me know. I'd be happy to meet other chicken enthusiasts. -Kate
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    Central Massachusetts, Just getting started ...again

    Ok, so technically, I don't live in Mass anymore, but I am originally from Norwood (near Boston, "Come on Down...!"). And my brother lives way the heck up in Greenfield. 2 things: 1. (a.) Where is this Bantam Show on May 6th? (b.) What in the world is a Bantam Show? 2. I know it's a...
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    Omega-3 Fatty Acid Eggs

    Hi, I've read (somewhere) that if you want to have eggs that are chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids, that you can feed flax seed. Does anyone know about this? If so, do you feed the seed or the oil? How much of either? Are there any associated risks or other drawbacks? Are there other feed...
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    University Chick Flock

    Ok, so our babies have finally moved into their "big girl room." They have outgrown their small enclosure, and now have free roam of a large indoor pen. They're on shavings now, too, and they've already begun burrowing down into them as if they were on soil or grass. I can't believe how high...
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    different growth rate of chicks

    Hi "Pipit," I'm raising a flock at the University of Rhode Island with some RI Reds and Aruconas among others, and these are my growth figures for the first few weeks; hope they help. Week 1 Arucona: 75g RI Red: 63.5g Week 2 Arucona: 140g RI Red: 141.5g Week 3 Arucona: 220.5g RI Red: 216g...
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    University Chick Flock

    oh crap... yeah, I guess that WOULD mean only two eggs, wouldn't it? That's a really short time to stick around- poor birds! What is it? Estrous cycle? No, that's not right either... Soooo braindead... midterms this week
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    University Chick Flock

    The layers are here to stay (for at least two ovulation cycles.) The Delawares and Blue Andalusians may end-up staying for much longer because of the scarcity of the breed. Eventually, I think the idea is to get a rooster in there with them and do some repro work- but that's a long time off...
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    University Chick Flock

    By the way, I meant to respond to your posting earlier. We have 24 Plymouth Rock/Cornish Crosses (broilers), 3 Blue Andalusians (silver-colored), 9 Delawares (yellow), 4 Aruconas (they look like quail!), 6 Barred Rocks (mostly black, but not for long), and 6 Rhode Island Reds. We got them...
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    University Chick Flock

    Well, it has been a big week at Peckham Farm, big in the sense that our chicks are giants! I can't believe how much they have grown, and how much their adult feathers and markings are developing. The average weight of the broilers on Tuesday (161.5 g) was already more than double the average...
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