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    Possible cure for aspergillosis/Brooder pneumonia

    Hmmmmm Garlic flavored eggs. That could be good. LOL Then again, I put Garlic in about anything. Lee
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    Bought used chicken tractor...second thinking design!! ADVICE NEEDED!

    I dont like the A-frame design coop. It does not leave much room for roosts. I think in South GA you should be ok with the front being open. Just make sure the back side is to the prevailing wind. I was in Adel GA about a month ago for a family reunion about a month ago. Even at the end of...
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    Racoon ESCAPED my trap overnight?

    The ABSOLUTE best trap for coon is a #1 double long spring foothold trap. They hold well, and if used correctly, cause no damage to the animal. That being said, I use the same trap you do in areas where domestic animals are a problem. They do require some work at times on the trigger. I have...
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    building a new incubator

    To be on the safe side, I would steer away from ceder. I know it can cause respitory problems in several animals, birds included. Lee
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    Emergency Help!

    Quote: Make sure you use rocks from a dryland area, not marsh/creek area. Some stones, such at sandstone, can hold water, and get interesting when heated. Lee
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    Automatic Water cups and Nipples

    How do these work? My thought is that they hold a small amount of water in them, and then when it gets low, they fill back up. How well are they working for you? Lee
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    I think I'm getting the hang of this Chicken Math thing . . .

    I did some work in the Whitty side of the coop yesterday. They are about 6 weeks old and needed more room. Well, I did a count in there and found I had 33 in there, all but a couple are hens. That brings the total to 44 Where did they all come from??????????????? Lee
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    Heard back on the necropsy..now what???

    I have heard of people having success with putting oxdine in a vaporizor, and leaving that in the coop for a couple days. Lee
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    auto waterer with chicken nipples?

    On the drillbit, check at Tractor Supply, or a specialty tool supply that has machine shop tools. Anyone used the cups instead of the nipples? Lee
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    Regis and Kelly ??????

    Anyone watching this this morning? Wish I wasn't, but thats another story. Anyway, is it just be or does that hat she has on make her look like a Polish Chicken? Have to say the chicken looks better. LOL Lee
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    must get rid of my chicken for zoning requirement what should i do

    Can you move the coop enough to make it in compliance with the 100 foot setback rule? Lee
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    Neighbor's dog killed chickens, willing to compensate

    You are entitled to compensation for the replacement cost of the hens, and also their lost production. Replacement cost for a hen here is about $15. Find out what the average number that breed of chicken lays in a year, and then multiply that by the number of productive years those hens had...
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    Hard decision - cull Thor now or later? PICS added!

    I have always based that decision on the animals quality of life. From what I read, is sounds like he can still get around some. I would think the time is coming, but not quite there yet, but only you can really say what his quality of life is. As far as him protecting his flock, is he able...
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    Pictures of barn wood coop exteriors

    I dont have a pic I can attach to this post, but look on Facebook, and search Riverbend Farms. There are pics of my coop on there that I build out of sawmill slabs. If you go that route, try to pick out second cuts, as first cuts are ALOT more work. Lee
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    how do i get rid of a skunk

    I dont belive the mothball thing. I have caught them several times with mothballs all around the trap. Lee
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