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    Can I still use this bag of DE to kill earwigs?

    I haven't been able to find out more on line- guess I'll just use it in the front yard (where the chickens don't roam). Thanks for the input.
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    Can I still use this bag of DE to kill earwigs?

    Went to the feed store for DE- only brand they had was not labeled "food grade" but they assured me it was OK to use with chickens. Did more research at home and found out that the "85%" stuff I bought is NOT food grade. My question is: I had earwig problem around my heat pumps that cost $300 to...
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    Carmelita is probably a Carmine

    We got what we thought was an Australorp pullet 2 months ago, but now suspect that "she" is a "he"- saddle feathers, tail has a few long feathers, suspicious bumps on legs that could be the beginning of spurs. No crowing yet. No egg either. Our flock consists of Skippy, a lame Buff Orpington...
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    What is wrong with my ameracauna hen?

    poop looks normal except a little runny-no nasal discharge or ocular discharge.No rattling or gurgling breathing. She just sits on the ground with her eyes closed a lot of the time- she stood up for a little while and no gait problems. Her eyes look clear when she has them open. She just looks...
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    What is wrong with my ameracauna hen?

    I will try that (although she is sitting right next to her water bowl). Thanks!
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    What is wrong with my ameracauna hen?

    We got 3 new pullets about 2 weeks ago and initially everyone seemed fine. About 10 days ago the roo and other hens started picking on our ameracana- just figured they had to work out the pecking order. The "victim" started just staying up on a roost out of the other's reach but still eating and...
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    Hello from a relative newbie

    Just joined the BYC community but have had chickens for about a year. Right now we have a buff Orpington roo named "Skippy" (due to his gimpy leg and interesting gait when he runs)and a welsummer hen, plus just got a buff orpington hen, an australorp hen, and an ameracauna hen. Looking forward...
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