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    vet in Nashville area??

    I'm looking for a vet in the area who treats chickens. Suggestions for Nashville/surrounding areas or TN?
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    ever a reason to put a chicken down??

    I know it's hard to diagnose from afar, but do you think there is ever a reason to put a chicken down? Our dear Ella that has been sick since we got her 6 weeks ago (one of 2 light Brahmans) stopped eating this week and now has to be lifted up into the coop and out, she wont eat or drink or use...
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    Pullets sleeping in the nest box

    My 4 little guys are doing the same thing....I'm interested in hearing responses, too!
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    upside down grocery cart = instant chicken tractor??

    Quote: LOL yeah made outta PBR can's....................... Gitt er done Ya know... I got a few old shopping carts at the store... and until I get my strength back, I've got WAY too much time on my hands. I think we just started a contest here! BRING IT!!!!!!!!!
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    upside down grocery cart = instant chicken tractor??

    Quote: I'd say maybe 3x4, but we'd only use it for maybe 2 of the girls at a time and just for a little while if we were going to be out there working in the yard. It's really just to offer them some fresh places to scratch around. We've got such lush grasses everywhere but I'm just trying...
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    upside down grocery cart = instant chicken tractor??

    Quote: I didn't steal it!! We're working on land that has been underutilized for years and thus there is a good deal of 'scrap' around. BTW, it is now privately owned property. I guess I could stroll the cart down the 3.5 miles it would take to get it back to the grocery store....but...
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    upside down grocery cart = instant chicken tractor??

    Redneck genius or cause for concern? Our coop is in area that is still up and coming - and I happen to have noticed a shopping cart there today when my moment of genius hit - flip the dang thing over and put a chicken or 2 in there! They have giant coop and even larger run (15x18) so they...
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    how does DE work to control mites?

    I LOVE BYC!!!! I had a question, posted it, and not 5 minutes later I've gotten a handfull of helpful and funny responses. THANKS PEEPS!
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    how does DE work to control mites?

    oh MY. the things I'm learning from ya'll. Thanks!
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    how does DE work to control mites?

    Yay Chicks! : DE, sometimes called Fossil Shell Flour, basically works because it's sharp, leaving tiny cuts on bugs as they crawl over it. They then dehydrate and die. That's probably a terrible explanation, but it's somewhat on the right track... SERIOUSLY??? Wow. That's crude and basic...
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    how does DE work to control mites?

    I think we're having a mite problem. I keep reading about Diotomaceous Earth (food grade - where do you get the food grade kind? co-op?) as a solution. But I've also heard that it's not the way to go? I'm confused. Trying to be as non-chemical and hands-off as possible, but I want healthy...
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    when do "cheep" noises turn to 'burrrk' noises?

    just wondering when their lovely little "cheep cheep" sounds will end (not that I want them to) and they'll get that I'm a big momma chicken gurgly sound goin on?
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    Flying Chickens

    Quote: I advise clipping only the right wing. Assuming you want a left wing chicken, that is.
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    Ineffective Rooster - will he learn?

    Quote: I'm sorry I have no advice here. But you did give me good laugh reading this. I love BYC!! Best of luck w/ your boy!
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    Feather Plucking Questions

    Quote: I read a suggestion once that said to hang a head of lettuce for them to peck on if you think it's an issue of boredom - give them a little toy for the time they're inside and cant go out.
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