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    does anyone know about beak deformities?

    I have a hen who has a crossed beak. We had to cut part of it off for her to eat. because it curls in and makes it impossible to eat. She has no way to pick up food so we place cracked corn in a small ceramic bowl and she shoves her beak into the food and catches a few morsels with her tounge...
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    i need some help as soon as possible.

    I'm not sure about the goat, I think that animal control would have spoken to you about it if they seen there was a problem or you were breaking an ordinance. I wouldn't worry too much about your neighbor calling in on you because deep down they know they are wrong and they want to scare you...
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    My poor girl!

    Geez, I feel bad for her and for you. It's always hard when the animals hurt one another and there really isn't anything we can do. Just have to let time take care of it for her. She will find her way. They usually do. Chin up both of you.
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    Wood heat??? Chickens ok with this?

    If your chimney doesn't leak and the woodstove doesn't leak there shouldn't be a problem. Look at it this way, if you would spend the night in there and trust it then your chickens should be ok in there. I wouldn't let them loose in there because they could burn themselves on the stove.
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    Hens not laying

    If your hens haven't laid an egg or two in the past month then they must be laying an egg somewhere else. I had a problem with mine after I had my sister feed them for just one day. They were only giving me three eggs a day for about four days. I finally had to clean the coop and found 24...
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    Deep litter method

    On page six of this post you will find a nice description of what DE is from Airmom1c05. I would put about six inches in the area where your chicks will be living. This will provide enough insulation and a good start for your deep litter.
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    question about kids today..

    The best thing to do is to teach your kids the right way to do things and hope for the best. If you taught them everything you want them to know they will be turned off by the other behaviors you don't like. In my humble opinion kids should never be allowed to cuss in front of adults. It's...
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    help me deal with this

    I know how you feel and I know how she feels. It's hard to tell someone they should pay attention to you or do things that show respect. I think you should sit down with her and explain how you feel so that she understands. The silent treatment is never a good tactic. She isn't a mind...
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    Putting Lil'Bit to bed

    I know what you mean about being vigilant with those needy chickens. I have a hen who has a crooked beak and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for her. She can't eat right so I have to spend a lot of extra time with her so she gets fed. It is all worth it though. Keep up the good work mama.
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    How unacceptable is it? Opinions

    You got of cheap! Now you never have to borrow them money again, even if they pay you back.
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    CBS news

    Thanks for the tip:D
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    What ONE movie can you watch over and over and over and...

    Steel Magnolias every time.
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    The "Chicken Announcment"???

    squawking can be deceiving. Mine squawked for a few days before the eggs came. But now you know it will be soon.
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    I hate these phone calls!

    I get the call where my DH says "Babe, you're not gonna believe this". I hate it when he calls with those words. It's never good news. I know what you mean about the I'm OK crap too. No news is good news now. I would rather the phone didn't even ring.
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    Got my first egg today!!!!!!!

    Great day in the morning!!! I remember how proud I was of my girls too. Mine have been laying now for three months and I love it. I have 10 hens and get between 6 and 10 eggs a day. I know how you and your husband feel about the cost of getting those chickens a home, food and care. Good...
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