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    My 10 week old African going nuts when separated from chicken flock

    At ten weeks the knob hasn't really had time to develop much but by his stance he is looking like a boy to me. The male and female africans have distinctively different calls. The boys make a sort of "skree-ILL" sound kind of two tone going much higher on the end. The girls just sort of honk.
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    What breed would best suit my needs?

    I have bantam chickens, big chickens, ducks and geese all free ranging around in my fencend in front yard. They do harrass the smaller birds mostly just chasing and have never seriously injured any of them. 98% of the time things are very calm. I have an Africans and Tufted Romans. I chose the...
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    time to go outside?

    They should be plenty ready to go outside full time by now. I have even moved them outside full time as early as three weeks but I had night time lows in the 80's. I live in northern AZ. Ducks don't seem to be as cold sensitive as chickens, they still need heat as babies they just don't seem to...
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    Geese as weeder/lawn mower in orchard ?

    When I plant my trees I take poultry netting and wrap it at least 6 inches down on the roots and at least 18" above ground just to keep the rabbits off of the trees and the gophers from attacking the root ball. My geese can and will pull off leaves and lower branches of saplings too, so I have...
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    Tufted Roman Geese

    There needs to be more activity on this thread. These are such nice geese. Currently I have three pairs of them along with a pair of Africans. My Romans are much much quieter. They are more stand offish than my Africans and aren't pushy for attention but enjoy quiet relaxed conversations...
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    why cant geese lay eggs yet?

    Apparently my geese didn't get the no eggs notice. I have 9 so far and my girls are from last years hatch.
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    Comment by 'SillyCityGirl' in item 'Welsummer'

    My welsummer girl Summer, (yeah I know I'm running out of names) is one of the friendliest of my flock. She was one of my original chicks. She doesn't get picked on and is not one of the bullies either. She is a bit of an escape artist cause there are weeds outside the run but she knows her name...
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    Overly Aggressive Rooster

    Well I don't know if I would have him with dumplings or in a pot pie. I also like tortilla soup better. I have developed a zero tolerance for bad roosters. The only way I have found to make them good is for dinner.
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    Bad introduction!

    Agreed with the other posters. They will get into more fights if they don't have enough space. The older established flock will pick on younger ones that you try to introduce especially when they still have "baby voices." I always wait until they are getting close to laying age or sometimes...
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    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    This thread is really hitting a note with me. Yesterday morning my three year old marans roo officially lost his brain and bloodied and bruised my legs. He tried it again last night and I started my attack and was joined by my head gander. If he doesn't adjust his attitude right quick I will be...
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    I got new goslings today!!!!!! but there is a foot problem :(

    I didn't try niacin. They get Mazuri waterfowl starter and now they are outside devouring weeds too. The broody hens get lots of pea treats I will try this with the goslings. He seems to be really doing quite well and using his foot well. It is just the outer toe bone is still a little deformed...
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    Dumbest Things People Have Said About Your Chickens/Eggs/Meat

    Oh I have really enjoyed this thread. Truly humorous. I have heard the stuff about ewww dirty and chicks in them and needing roos and all, usually from kids though. Thankfully my family hasn't asked me any stupid things about my chicken eggs and all really like them. Some people have asked...
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    Is Marek's contagious to parrots and other cage birds?

    Hey Sparrow, a few months ago I did a bunch of research on Marek's cause it was spreading around my area. What I remember and I may be wrong is that is seems to affect only chickens. I do not remember reading about Marek's and any other birds and I do remember reading that it does not seem to...
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    From pets to outdoor?

    I think my bond with my gander is deeper now that when he was a gosling. He will follow me into the house, greet me at the front door or front gate. When I went on a mini vacation DH told me that he sat outside my office window and cried for the first day. Now "we" are raising goslings together.
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    I got new goslings today!!!!!! but there is a foot problem :(

    Well after he fell asleep in my hand of course I'm keeping Henry. I was planning on it anyways. He will just not be allowed to pass his genetics on to future offspring. It has sorta straightened out and he can walk flat just the outside bone curves inward more that is should. His eye cleared up...
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