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    easter egger chick doesn't have green legs

    Quote: I don't know where MyPetChicken gets their EE's. My understanding is that they do not hatch their own but get them from different hatcheries. If you knew which hatchery it came from, then people that got EE's from that hatchery could possibly tell you the tendencies of their chickens...
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    Sudden Unexplained "Molt"

    My EE is doing the exact same thing--about 5 months old--none of my other breeds are...I have not changed food. Only thing is their schedule has been changed because I have been very ill and the rain that has been going on for the east coast--has not allowed me to let them into their "big" run...
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    What do you do with your chickens????

    I am same place as you are--just started May 20th--2011...Not sure from there..Only using them for eggs...and love them for pets...So I am wondering and worrying...?
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    Tonight was the first time I had to shoot one of my chickens.

    I know it was hard--but of course, your babies--had to come first...do not worry..You did the right thing....
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    What's the earliest I can feed layer?

    I think your fine---basically they say about 16 weeks--so I think you are fine..I have found that has been about true. There has not been a true set rule. You should be fine..I mean we all have a few girls--give or take a few---But start layer now and also oyster shell on own self--they should...
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    Limit their tomatoes??

    i POSTED BEFORE--LIKE i SAID I think u are fine---as long as they have alot of water and fresh feed they should be fine---don't worry..Love them up, like we do..They will be good...good luck...Chicken Lovers Unite!!!
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    What the feed store guy/gal said - a new thread, enter your encounter

    Quote: wHAT--HE IS A moran!! sorry!! tell him to BREED WITH HIS MOM OR SIS!! Maybe he will have extra head or testicle...such and ass...sorry for language.!!! sorry!!!!jusT makes me mad!!!
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    What the feed store guy/gal said - a new thread, enter your encounter

    Quote: sORRY--b@@@s##u GUESS WHAT i SAID!!
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    corn on the cob--green bean plants from the garden--and left over wheat bread
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    Limit their tomatoes??

    It should be fine--just don't let them eat the plant/green parts--that is toxic to them...
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    weevils in grain

    well it also ruins the nutrition for your chickens too...DE should work (like other poster stated)
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    Sooo Sad

    Sorry about the problem--just make sure you really want the substitute...if not wait for next hatch of the breed you want...I know it's hard..but if you need to wait...your chicks should be fine as long as they do not put them out in full sunshine. Hopefully post office will keep until u get...
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    New chickies arrived...I think I'm addicted!

    I totally understand--I was the same. I wanted chickens for several years--and finally talked to hubby and took the dive. But "studied" it on internet, read, and questioned everything for about 2 yrs...because knew it was a big responsiblity...that is just the way I am with that type thing...But...
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    what do you keep your chicks in?

    Quote: x2
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