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    Vicious Chicken! Am I overreacting?

    So I have this hen. Her name is Mal (short for malachite for her green leg band, but ironic nevertheless). She is a raging evil hussy, and I'm thinking dark thoughts about dumplings. But I am an inexperienced chicken-keeper, so for all I know this is perfectly normal behavior for the Head Hen of...
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    How to cull chick humanely?

    I just wanted to say thanks for this thread and everyone who's replied. I sadly found myself in need of this information today. Being the custodian of animals is a big responsibility, and knowing how to help them die without pain is every bit as important as knowing how to help them live happy...
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    New chicken mom-to-be from GA

    Hi! Thanks to you delightful lot I'm getting my first batch of chicks (silver duckwing OEGB, if you're curious, from McMurray) this year after many years spent circling around the idea, then backing away slowly and fearfully. It's been a hilarious journey, and I wanted to thank you. And I had a...
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