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    Elderly chickens

    I am wondering how others handle elderly chickens. My chickens are for eggs primarily, but are also pets and everyone’s named. Currently I have three elderly roosters from ages 4 to 8. They are wonderful roosters. They have grown extremely thin bordering on emaciated even though they are fed...
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    They should be fine. My geese take baths all winter long even if it’s below zero. Their outside feathers ice up but they stay warm. It’s the wrong time of year, but if anyone is interested I have Two Spangled Russian Orloff roosters that need new homes. I hate to cull them because it took...
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    ID help

    I have many birds including a small loft of Homing pigeons. I an also an avian wildlife rehabilitator. After one of our recent wind storms a local business brought in a pigeon that was hanging around unable to fly. I was able to get a name but the contact number is no longer in use. I was...
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    Cold Hardy chicken breeds suggestions?

    I had two that were broody this summer. Their breed description says they do not go broody. They were housed with some silkies so it may have rubbed off because there were several that were broody at the same time.
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    Cold Hardy chicken breeds suggestions?

    Everything I've read says expect around 2 eggs a week for a total of about 100 in a year. Most have been about 2 a week however a couple girls would lay every other day and then just quit for a few weeks and then start up again. Not horrible just not reliable.
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    Cold Hardy chicken breeds suggestions?

    I'm surprised no one has suggested Russian Orloffs. I love my Orloffs. They are not reliable layers but they are large white eggs. Small combs and beards. Mine love to wade around in the snow.
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    My experiences with free ranging and small tips that help it work.

    I have 5 that are free ranging. I lock them up every night that I am able. About an hour before dark I give them treats - scratch in the pen. They go in and I lock them up. However if I am late they will happily spend the night in the tree no matter the weather. They have a specific tree...
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    how long for a hawk attack lockdown?

    Are you in an area where the hawks are migrating through or are they permanent residents? Two weeks is plenty if they are migrating. You are likely to see them again if they are year round residents.
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    Is this Bumblefoot?

    It looks good. I think you did fine. The trick is keeping it clean. I have found using press and seal over the bandage will keep it dry. Usually they heal up quickly.
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    Guinea questions

    Leave them as a flock and don't worry. They work it out. When I first got guineas I had 7 and they harrassed my chickens. I was told I needed more and it would take care of the problem. I didn't really believe it. I now have 27 and they live totally at peace with chickens and geese in the...
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2022

    I did put her in a coat but she wasn't happy about it.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2022

    This is Sweetie who is a Frizzle. I have included her unhappy picture wearing a coat to help her stay warm here in Northern Michigan.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2022

    This is Maud who is a Frizzle
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    Ended Official BYC Mini-Contest—Family and Fowl Photo Contest

    Me and Williwaw enjoying Hug a Chicken day.
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    Is this Bumblefoot?

    I don't think that is bumblefoot. Bumblefoot usually has a round hard callus that you can feel depth to - not just like a scab on the surface. This looks like a surface wound and you need to clean it so will not turn into bumblefoot.
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