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    Rooster making a nest...

    My Orpington roo spent several minutes making a very nice nest for his ladies today! He hopped up into a fresh pile of hay and kicked and clucked and fussed until there was a nice round indentation, perfect for a hen. I hope the ladies agree and start laying. They appear to be taking a winter...
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    Is my RIR a Rooster or Hen?

    With my chicks I noticed the only rooster had thicker leg bones than the girls. His legs looked longer and stronger and he carried himself differently than the other chicks. Sure enough, around 5 months he let out his first crow. THAT is what will tell you the truth. I went through just what...
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    Ivomec pour on question / help

    I just treated my 12 hens for depluming mites (terrible bugs, resistent to all other treatments) and the ivermectin pour on (ivomec, bought on amazon.com) seems to be working! I waited until night and had my husband help me -- much easier. We then used a syringe to put approximately .5 cc...
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