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    Trouble in the Brooder

    Thank you eggcessive. I read the links you provided. When I walked back out to the brooder, she was basically upside down with her neck contorted in such a manner she could not get to her feet nor could she stay upright. The condition had obviously progressed rapidly. I decided to euthanize...
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    Trouble in the Brooder

    I have six 3-week old buff orpingtons in my brooder. This morning, I found one laying on the ground with her head turned in an awkward position. She easily got up and can actually walk around in this manner, but cannot seem to posture her head correctly. Basically her head stays at about 90...
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    Sand or Pine shavings??

    I use sand and love it (play sand purchased at hardware store.) But you will find hundreds of posts on this board that argue both ways. I think you will only know if you try to use shavings as well. Also, experiment with river sand or "clean" sand. I know it is a lot of work up front to keep...
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    Blemish on egg

    I have a hen laying an egg with an identical blemish every time. It looks like a dark, calcified area on the bottom of the egg. Probably happened at least 6 eggs in a row now. What is it? Anything to worry about? Thanks.
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    Boy or Girl? 11-week-old RIRs

    Chicken #1 on Left. Chicken #2 on Right. Chicken #2 Chicken #2 Chicken #1 Chicken #1
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