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    symptoms of heat stroke?

    I live in Vail AZ. Today was a 110. I went to collect eggs and found one of my Barred Rocks dead in the coop. I just hate that...I found her a place to rest......dang I hate that. Sometime you feel so helpless.
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    3 weeks old still no feathers

    I have 11 New Jersey Black Giants one of which is suppose to be a Rooster. All are feathering up very well saving one. Still has it's down and starting flight feathers. Plus he is larger than the others.????? The Rooster .....??????
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    Comment by 'Rays Chickens' in article 'Incubating and Hatching Chicken Eggs aka HATCHING 101'

    I have read many articles about hatching/incubating eggs. This is by far the absolute best I have ever ever read. I am just starting to raise chickens and this is a tool I will use for a long time to come. Everyone, this is a must read. Thanks so much. Ray ( Ray's Chickens)
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    Wade Jeane Or Bev Davis Marans? HELP!

    I went to her website ( Bev) but could not find a price list and requirements for purchase. How do I find the correct site. Thanks Ray ( Rays Chickens)
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    Cockerel or Pullet...4 Week Old French Black Copper Marans

    I have a question about FBCM. I know they are highly prized. I have a rooster baby, and will next year start a flock of likely 30 pullets and 2 more roosters. My question is do most folks raise them to breed or for their beautiful eggs. If I raise them for their eggs I don't need the Roo's. I...
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    Comment by 'Rays Chickens' in item 'Marans'

    OK so I'm asking the impossible.....here it goes anyway. I just got 12 birds....10 Jersey Black Giant pullets one JBG Roo, and one Black Copper Maran Roo. I have studied them till my eyes hurt. I cannot tell the difference. Any suggestion. Ray ( Rays Chickens)
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    How do you train the chickens to go into coop at night?

    Oh! I forgot. I also added a light in the coop ( chicken have very bad eyesight) so they can see as it becomes dark outside. ........
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    How do you train the chickens to go into coop at night?

    No less than a full week and generally never more than a FULL week is necessary. This is no matter their age. Just make sure they have ample food and water.........After a week, in the morning open the hatch and allow them to decide when to escape. Unusual if that evening they do not return to...
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    20% Protein Layer pellets VS. 16% protein layer pellets

    I tried raising mealworms and all I got was beetles.........I bought 1000 live worms and got nothing but beetles..........Help Thanks Ray Chickens "Ray" Email [email protected]
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    Nest Boxes for the plus size girls

    I see the nests you have built and they fit my need very well. They appear to be of good size and weight being made mostly from OSB. and 2x6 boards??. How did you attach them and how high off the ground are they. The nest appear to be approx. 15 x 15?? I am getting in April 11 Jersey Giants and...
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    Does Anybody have a problem with this???

    Roo's are Roo's. At present I do Not have a Rooster, however I have 2 coming in April with the rest of my Black Jersey Giants. I handle all my birds while in the brooder. I have had yet had a mean bird Roo or Hen. I once bought some birds from a feed store and they were 4 months old. Different...
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    "Incu-Kit" incubator. Quick, painless and works great!!

    I have been looking at the incu-kits and for the price they really look good. Anyone have an idea where a person might find some sizable form boxes. Everything I have found have been less than suitable. Either to small or too thin. Would really like to find some Omaha steak large containers.
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    Change user Name

    I would like to change my user name and find no way to do that. I didn't realize it would show as it does. Please advise. Lee
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    My chickens won't go into their coop at night.

    I got my girls from a feed store which kept them in a covered open pen. My girls act like they are still acting like they are in a very big yard where they all grouped up at night. I have tried food of all kinds and no luck getting them in the coop. If I can catch them all in the coop I will...
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