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    Is it ok to spank our roo?

    I have always been told the way to deal with an aggressive Rooster is to try to catch him (more easier said then done I know) hold him by his feet upside down until he calms down then tuck him securely under your arm and carry him around for a while as you do your business around the coop or...
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    Which breeds for kids?

    I'd say Buff Orps, Silkies, Brahmas, and Australops are known for being very docile and friendly. I have two pullets (Red Star and a Production Red) that I've handled since babies and they are the sweetest things ( like to be picked up and loved on) and think they should be house pets! So...
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    Training to nipple waterers?

    Yea I also got tired of my girls tipping the traditional waterer over and getting pine shavings in it ( They're both about 3 months and still in their carriers until their new coop arrives). I hooked up a large rabbit water bottle to the carrier and they caught on in no time and it definitely...
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    What predator just takes the head?

    I've heard of raccoons doing this as well. I'm sorry it had to be your favorite hen, it always seems to happen that way.
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    Snapping turtles and three legged chickens..

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    I feel like a bad person

    Sometimes things don't work out as we intend. No reason for you to feel bad you handled the situation according to the circumstances presented. And like you said who knows what it could have had since it was acting so strangely I would have done the same thing.
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    I lost a hen today...

    Poor lil' gal! So sorry to hear that:(
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    Help! Could this be gapeworm?

    Thank you so much for the informative replies! I will keep an eye on her and see if anymore symptoms come up. More so it's probably me being paranoid. Thanks so much you guys!
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    Help! Could this be gapeworm?

    I have a 3 month old pullet who seems to be stretching out her neck long and upwards and appears to be yawning? She doesn't make any gurgling sounds or shows any signs of distress while doing it. She is still very lively and affectionate, and is eating and drinking as normal. She doesn't do it...
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    Can't figure out my Chickens Breed please help!

    Thanks for the input everyone I appreciate it!
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    Can't figure out my Chickens Breed please help!

    Thanks for the help on the pic posting! Here are some pics of Lola Im sure these are more beneficial then my description.
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    Can't figure out my Chickens Breed please help!

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    Can't figure out my Chickens Breed please help!

    Hey everyone! I'm a newbie to Chicken raising, but so far I'm hooked! I'm puzzled though as to what breed one of my girls is. I bought them from the Tractor Supply store under the impression she was a red star like the rest of them, but she's the odd one out (and my favorite). I've tried to...
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