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    Plastic Chicken Wire

    I used plastic wire when I built my coop. I loved the ease of building. Predators are not a problem. I put four strands of hot wire around the entire coop. The highest strand is only about 24 inches off of the gound. I have been thinking about putting one more row above that one. But...
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    inflamation on the breast

    I am not really that new to chickens. But, I have never brooded any and I never paid close attention to them before. Jusk kind of feed them and gathered the eggs. Now I know most of the breeds and have a new found interest. I do keep 20% feed and water on them at all times. I ordered 25 and...
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    inflamation on the breast

    Is it normally on the right side? I was thinking that was probably it. It seems really large though. Not too much like a bean bag. I felt the knot and it felt really hard. But it' is funny that they all are on the same side. The knot is the size of half a lemon. I will go out and feel...
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    inflamation on the breast

    I am new to the board and need your help. I orderd 25 chicks from MMH and they are about 5 weeks old. I recently put them in a run because I need my brooder for another 36 chicks coming tomorrow. My first order consisted of Rhode Island Reds and Brown Leghorns. I went out today and noticed...
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    Identifying black australorp versus blk Jersey Giant

    In the future, remember that Mcmurray Hatchery will mark the different breeds so that you can tell the difference.
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