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    Blue bantam cochin rooster sitting on 5 chicks????

    This whole site is hard!! Is it just me?
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    A DREAM COME TRUE!

    Australorps are the best broodies and the best mamas!!!!
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    grafting chicks to a broody...

    Boy, do I LOVE grafting under my Black Australorps and Dark Cornish from McMurrays because it has always worked! (I should say if it's after about 10 or 11 PM). The only time it was a no go and the mom turned on newbies was during the light and it was brutal. A rescue operation ensued. Maybe the...
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    Roo repeative head movement

    Oh thank you and I will make double sure there are no mites or critters. I do not notice it much but that may have to do with me working full time. I will see if he's strutting and doing the lady dance or whatever.
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    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    BOTTLE ROCKETS are great deterrents for some dogs and coyotes out here in the country
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    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    The worst predator I have ever had was our own darn HUSKY! Loves them running and loves them raw and there was no teaching her like there was my pit bull mix. And the latter was taught AFTER :epshe saw and caught and killed her first chicken!
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    Grafting

    Love the ease of grafting the newbies from the feed store or mail order mcmurray's hatchery under the broodies at night!!
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    Roo repeative head movement

    I have noticed the Leghorn rooster turning his head to the side back and forth about 5 to 10 times in a row. This is during eating and is not beak swiping (on a surface). Ideas?
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    Traditional New Years meal

    We are gathering as neighbors today for blk eyed peas and more. We are unlikely friends of sorts and good comfort to each other. 7 households spread along 3 1/2 miles of unbelievable beauty and crazy, non-maintained road!! That is our connection together.I'm the only one w chickens-2 auracanas...
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