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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I have tried this, as well as soaking orange or lemon peels in oil (any type you use for cooking) for a week or so, then spreading it around my garden. It does seem to help as long as it does not dry out or rain excessively. I've used completely cooled wood ashes for other types of nuisance...
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    Connecticut!

    I am looking to add two heritage breed Barred Plymouth Rock pullets to my mostly retired small flock. I would prefer to purchase them from a farm that vaccinates their chicks, rather than feed store or hatchery due to quality and order minimums. I am from RI, located near the Massachusetts and...
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    BYC members in Massachusetts?

    I am looking to add two heritage breed Barred Plymouth Rock pullets to my mostly retired small flock. I would prefer to purchase them from a farm that vaccinates their chicks, rather than feed store or hatchery due to quality and order minimums. I am from RI, located near the Massachusetts and...
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    Rhode Island

    I am looking to add two heritage breed Barred Plymouth Rock pullets to my mostly retired small flock. I would prefer to purchase them from a farm that vaccinates their chicks, rather than feed store or hatchery due to quality and order minimums. I am located near the Massachusetts and...
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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Hi, thanks for starting this! I still have most of my girls! They helped with dandelion removal today - I removed, they ate. Other aspects of my life have been quite busy. Happy Spring all!
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    2 Hens in Rhode Island

    Thank you so much! I ended up asking at the local feed store and found a place for them.
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    2 Hens in Rhode Island

    I need to rehome two of my girls that are not a good fit for my flock. One is a Black Sex Link and the other is a Rhode Island Red or RIR mix. They are both people friendly and as they do well together, must be taken as a pair. As far as I know, both lay eggs but are slowing down for the season...
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    Rhode Island

    Hi Everyone! I have a 4x8' A-frame run/ tractor for sale. It has not been used this season. $75 or best offer.
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    Red vent and feathers being picked; previous minor prolapse and bruising

    Thank you!
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    Red vent and feathers being picked; previous minor prolapse and bruising

    A couple of months ago one of my largest RIR pullets "Spot" started laying blood covered eggs. I separated her to find what appeared to be a minor prolapse with extensive bruising around her vent, picked feathers and a very large scab on/ above the upper part of her vent. A few days inside in...
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    Repairing beak injury?

    You're absolutely doing the right things! I initially planned to keep her separate but she was not happy about it either. As long as she has a place to escape to, if needed, and they generally get along pretty well, I would put her back out tonight. I would assume that she would be fine...
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    Repairing beak injury?

    This happened to one of my girls over the summer. By the time I purchased Vetericyn plus, the loose piece of beak had already fallen off. I used both Vetericyn plus and original Neosporin, not at the same time though. If she seems to be in any discomfort, I would also suggest adding a small...
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    Ended Official 2020 BYC Halloween HAL Fall Photography Contest

    Thank you! I could not have asked for a better day or lighting. Just looking at this brings back the same peace that I felt when I took it. I am so happy that others can experience it too!
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    Ended Official 2020 BYC Halloween HAL Fall Photography Contest

    Chase Farm in late October.
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    Ended Official 2020 BYC Halloween HAL Fall Photography Contest

    First leaf of Fall!
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