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    How to save this duck

    I had a duck that developed a turned out foot. She was getting along ok but then was attacked by an unknown creature. She was the only survivor. I have had her in a brooder box for months now & she’s gotten back to about her previous activity level (she can walk but with difficulty). Today I...
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    Two coop location choices - which do I pick?

    There are gutters, yes. Good point though :)
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    Two coop location choices - which do I pick?

    Thank you! Drainage is excellent in both areas & convenience is the same since they would be on either side of my large horse barn. I do not plan on running electricity to my coop since I have exterior lights on the barn :) My previous run at another home became a muddy pit within months so I am...
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    Two coop location choices - which do I pick?

    I have the opportunity to put my large (12x10) coop on gravel on one side or the other of my barn. I am floundering on choice - what are your opinions? One side will get a mix of sun & shade (faces south) with a line of deciduous trees beside it. The trees would shield the run in the summer but...
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    Best place to sell hens?

    And while I am at it ... where is the best place to find adult female ducks? Craigslist ad?
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    Best place to sell hens?

    I have 4 purebred delaware hens that I am not enjoying very much and would like to sell. I prefer my buff orpingtons and the delaware hens just aren't doing it for me! Where's the best place to sell chickens? They just reached 6 months of age and are very healthy. I think its the ideal time to...
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    Thought I'd update this for the kind folks who responded during my crisis! Scarlet the hen recovered fully and no longer has a limp or any signs of injury. She does however seem to have slightly different coloring than the other Buffs now, with whitish feathers interspersed among the buff. I...
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    YAY for my little hen! She is free ranging - limping a bit but rather easily getting about - today in the sunshine. So happy!
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    I haven't been able to get a video short enough to post. However, she is much better! She had some time in the covered run to herself yesterday while the flock free ranged in their larger pen, then today she got to spend some time in the coop with them out of her crate. She is standing and...
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    I use aspirin dissolved in water administered via dropper. I should have been more clear! I say I'm unsuccessful when she does not want it. I am successful when she will drink a few droppers worth at a time like she did today so well. I will definitely consider the honey additive. It was during...
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    Update on my buff orpington :) Thank you for your replies! I have been off/on successful getting the aspirin into her but today was a better try. So I'm not confident she's getting enough pain killer but I'm going to continue trying. She is feistier in personality today, standing to hop away...
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    Silver Appleyard? Or ... ?

    So I'm pretty sure my big duck is a Pekin but what is the other duck?? Most people are guessing it to be a Silver Appleyard ... what do y'all think? Its about 10 weeks old.
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    Small dog grabbed buff orpington pullet - need opinions

    Hello, I am new to the forums and new to chickens. My chicks are about 10 weeks old now, so I've been referring to them as pullets (I think this is correct?). I have just begun letting them free range outside their coop, within a fenced garden. They have discovered a hole and this am, a few had...
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