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    My Dog Got a Chicken!

    How is your chicken doing? I really hope she will be ok. Yes that she is. If she doesn't want a leash or collar on or doesn't want to go somewhere, she will lay flat on her back with her legs straight up. Will not budge. It's nearly impossible to move her. If you do go with a shock...
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    My Dog Got a Chicken!

    I hope your girl will be ok. A similar incident happened to me a few days ago. Our Chick was very lethargic and just slept in a corner of the brooder. I kept checking on her all night hand feeding and giving her water. She had no signs of damage but was panting for about 20 minutes. She was...
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    Dog bit a 4 week old chick. Will she be OK?

    Thank You. That is what I am most worried about is internal problems. I am going to run home on my lunch break to check on her. I know how animals act ok so others don't know they are hurt. I'm just hoping she is ok and not just acting and go down in a few days. Thank You so much.
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    Dog bit a 4 week old chick. Will she be OK?

    I had the babies out in the yard while cleaning the brooder. My DH didn't know and let our Golden Retriever out. Well A large bird dog was no match for our babies. She managed to catch one before I could grab her collar. She did drop her on command, There are no puncture marks, broken wings...
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    Hello Group

    Thank You for the welcome Sumi and Kelsie 2290. In the past we had mostly leghorns that were flighty. This time we wanted a friendly variety that would get along with out problems. I think the breeds we settled on will work out great.
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    Will a girl chick challenge a larger boy chick?

    Thank You, The roos are acting more annoyed than anything. I'm beginning to think she is a he being how bold she/he is acting. Only time will tell.
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    Will a girl chick challenge a larger boy chick?

    Sorry, Pics will have to wait I'm on break at work and am unable. I'll try later today. Have you ever experienced a Hen challenge a roo?
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    Hello Group

    Hi Two Crows, Thank You for the welcome! We had chickens when I was younger and are now getting back into raising them for fun and fresh eggs.
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    Will a girl chick challenge a larger boy chick?

    We have 4 week old BO and 6 week old RIR. One of the BO pullets is challenging all of the larger RIR boys. We have 2 definite and 2 ?. She runs right at them and pecks them in the head. Of course they get her back and she retreats. Could she actually be a he or do girls sometimes do this...
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    Hello Group

    New to BYC just wanted to say Hi. Just got some chicks about a month ago. Between my Mom and I we plan on having 12 + / - depending on how many roos we end up with. Currently we have 6 RIR straight run and 5 BO pullets. We are waiting for 3 EE and 3 BR next week. I will not be a frequent...
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    Can you move 4 week chicks and 6 weeks chicks to the coop at the same time?

    That's nice to know Crazychickgirl. I was hoping they will be one big happy family. We wanted a variety. To have a nice egg basket. But I think they are all brown layers accept for the EE.
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    Can you move 4 week chicks and 6 weeks chicks to the coop at the same time?

    Also, Do the breeds that we choose get along well. I thought all chickens got a long. Now, after researching I have found some breeds should not be placed together. Kim / North East
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    Can you move 4 week chicks and 6 weeks chicks to the coop at the same time?

    Thank You. We are moving them in a few days.
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    Can you move 4 week chicks and 6 weeks chicks to the coop at the same time?

    Thank You! It just amazes me how fast they grow and the difference in size two weeks can make.
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    Can you move 4 week chicks and 6 weeks chicks to the coop at the same time?

    Hello I'm new to the chicken world. My mom and I are going to tag team raising chickens. Together we are going to have around 12 +/- depending if we end up with any roos. She currently has 6 - 6 week RIR and I have 5 4-week BO. The coop is ready with heat lamps ect. Is it okay to move them...
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