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    when to thin out the roosters

    thanks for the reply CG. the roosters are crosses between RI Red and Plymouth Rock and a good bit bigger than the 6 Amberlinks from TS. there are also a red hen and a striking black hen with irridescent feathers and grey legs along with the one RI Red/PlyRock hen. if multiple roosters do not...
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    when to thin out the roosters

    started first flock with 14 chicks around Easter, all supposed to be pullets. have 4 crowing and growing spurs with big combs and wattles so they must have been breaking in a new "sexxer" at the hatchery? anyway, they all have some size on them now and am wondering how much time i have to pair...
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    one sick chick

    Thank you so much for the reply and idea for the nutri drench. will try that. chick slightly better. I separated it from the others and have water and feed very close by.
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    one sick chick

    just got two different batches, 7 amberlink from TS, 5 RI Red/Plym Rock, 2 unknown, one red one black from local feed store. one of the Amber link is very listless and won'e get up. should i separate from others? or is it ok to leave in brooder tank. can others be affected? thanks
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