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    Mareks or Newcastle?

    OK, maybe I shouldnt have sounded off like I had it all figured out, because I dont. Surely someone more knowledgeable than I, who has only read a good textbook on chicken health, is on board this forum and read this post. I Think I am doing everything right to help my little pullet live, but...
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    Mareks or Newcastle?

    Hi all, I have 9; 4 month old pullets and one of them (a RIR) I noticed was sick yesterday. she seems to be partially paralized on one side, her eye is partially closed, wing droops and foot doesnt work right, she can stand only for very short periods and can walk but with much difficulty. I...
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    Free Ranging Hens And Poo

    I have 32 chickens I free range on an acre, yep there is poo everywhere but the only accumulation that really bothers me is around the bar b que area, porch and deck. those hose off easily though. My chickens are very spoiled and we are considering fencing them out of certain areas this year...
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    where is all the dist coming from??

    Cammy I think you mean inhaler, a respirator is what they use when you cant breathe on your own and involves having a tube inserted in your throat.
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    8 full days, got movement

    Congratulations!!!! I remember my first "swimmin around in there" moment, oh, so eggciting isn't it! They hatched last Sept. and just started laying last month, beautiful brown, pink, and blue tinted little pullet eggs, I am so proud of them! Good luck and Enjoy!
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    Does this sound like we can raise chickens?

    Hi, I really have no knowledge of this to advise you on anything. I just wanted to chime in and say good luck to you! I sincerely hope you get to keep and enjoy your chicken friends for a long time. Blessings, Laurie
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    How big are 5 week old standard breed chicks?

    Thank you all so much, that was EXACTLY what I ned to know! now I can stop worrying and get to what needs to be done. I will brood them for a while in the basement and I started on a "mini coop and pen" inside the big chickens pen til theyre big enough to join the flock and find their place in...
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    How big are 5 week old standard breed chicks?

    Anybody? I did a search and found some pics but nothing on size. Is there a kind of growth chart anywhere?
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    How big are 5 week old standard breed chicks?

    Hi, I will be getting some barred rock, golden sex link, and SLW pullets next week. when I requested them they were 3 week olds but the lady hasnt been able to get to my area for her regular delivery for 2 weeks, so, the brooder box I put together for them may be too small. I am getting 10...
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    Name my BLRW's CONTEST!!! WIN EGGIES!!!

    Wynona and Hector
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    Do you have a name for your egg selling business?

    I made up labels to stick on the egg cartons, They say: Chuck and Lauries Wildlife Adventures Fresh Eggs from our Happy Free Range Chickens Doing our small part to help create a local sustainable food system We are also expanding our garden this year and we have 2 businesses that buy eggs and...
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    Crossbreeding

    It really can be fun to see what hatches out of a diverse group of chickens.... Some of my favorites this last year (a group of 17 chickens can be very prolific in a year!) are 3 silkie-barred rock hens that just started laying recently. The personality cross is fun to see as they get older...
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    Holiday fun! -- What if your chickens could talk?

    A.M. when I open the pen gate: YOU DIDNT BRING TREATS??? WELL.....WHAT THE HELL TOOK YOU SO LONG TO LET US OUT?!?! THERE IS NO SNOW ON THE GROUND TODAY AND YOU KNOW WE DONT LIKE TO BE SHUT UP IN THIS FENCED IN THINGY! THE WHOLE YARD IS OUT THERE COVERED IN GRITTY WEED SEEDY FASCINATING GLORY...
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    Egg Decorating Book Crafter's Holiday Give Away * WINNER ANNOUNCED!*

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!! I will enjoy this very much, I love books! and chickens, and eggs and artsy crafty stuff!!! Laurie
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    Egg Decorating Book Crafter's Holiday Give Away * WINNER ANNOUNCED!*

    I will put my name in the hat as well. Something to do with all of these nest egg gourds, besides fooling broody silkies, would be nice! It is very kind of you to offer this. Thank you. Laurie
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