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    Salmon Faverolle leg feather picking

    I’m having trouble w my roo. I don’t know if he’s pulling his own feathers out or scaly mites. He’s the only one w the issue . Someone told me this breed does this. Any suggestions would be helpful
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    Adding a single hen to a flock of 2, need advice

    My favorite hen died about 2 weeks ago from what we suspect was heat. They were a flock of 3, now down to 2. I went to a local, reputable, chicken farm and purchased a 4-5 month old hen to add to the flock (my girls are about 1 yr. 7 ms. old). Unfortunately, it seems I have done everything wrong...
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    8 week old NHR. Roos or Pullets? Help please :)

    I am very new at this. And my coop builder thinks I might have 2 roo's because of the fact that they are bumping and flapping their wings yet I read that males and females do this. So I have some head shots. I have 3 chickens, but attached 4 pics. It's really upsetting because I raised them from...
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    2 weeks old NH Reds

    Piper, Penelope and Madison I have already noticed personalities emerging, how they like to be petted or held.Their wings are really coming in now. I can tell the difference in them due to their coloring. Penelope in the middle doesn't seem to have the dark markings like the other two girls...
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    Sponsored Post Tips from Nutrena: A Beginner’s DIY Poultry First Aid Kit

    Every day I learn something new. Thanks for the tips. Starting my chick book soon! :)
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    New Member

    You look like you would be a good resource all the way around! :) I had to move them from a reptile tank ( I know right?) into the dog kennel which I had to improvise. These girls were starting to fly up to the top of the tank!!!
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    Hi. My name is Sue. I just got 3 New Hampshire Red chicks last week that were a week old. I figured that they are about 11-12 days by now. I haven't had chickens since I was a teenager (a long time ago). I have been thinking about it and thinking about it and finally went and got them. I have...
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    Comprehensive list of poisonous plants and trees

    I just found this by accident, now I am little concerned because I have a HUGE oak tree in the back. There is so much raking it's not even funny. I guess dead leaves are not really going to be an issue but green ones and the acorns are. Do you have any suggestions what I can do besides check the...
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