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    How to get rid of moths in feed?

    I have mixed cereal in a closed bin, now full of litle dark moths. The cereal is very damp so I don't think its good to be feeding chickens poo and pee from these invaders. Our two pet sheep, Soay twin brothers, won't eat their bran mix when they have the usual sprinkle of cereals through it...
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    broody hen pooped in nest while chicks hatching

    Lovely picture of proud mama. These messages are from years ago but I was interested to add advice on "large poo at hatching time" if it is of interest and help to other chicken breeders, especially first timers. Our chicks hatched today, more to follow, and mum produced massive poop. I took...
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    Is my Rhode Island Red a rooster or hen?

    If it's the one on the right (of the 3) then probably a rooster. I can see longer feathers on the shoulders. Keep an eye on the feet and legs, if these get larger than the siblngs then there is little doubt. Good luck.
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    Growth on beak

    Thank you for your advice. The growth expanded 4 - 5 times in as many days, then started weeping blood in a number of places. My understanding and advice from nearby experts here in Italy is that we could lose our whole flock as it is highly contagious. We could not separate her to a hospital...
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    Growth on beak

    Thank you. We believe this is mosquito borne Papilloma Virus/fowl pox. We live in North Eastern Italy, 90mins south of Venice, 12 mins from Adriatic and mosquitos are very bad. Chick probably got bitten shortly after hatching when the beak was still softish. I have noted the suggestions for...
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    Growth on beak

    Just taken photo. This growth has literally mushroomed in 4 days. Now it is huge. There us nothing inside the upper mandible that looks wrong. This morning it looked so much bigger and earlier there was a small crack 3ml and a bit black on the brownish, now yellowish bulge. When I went to...
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    Growth on beak

    Thanks, she is 39 days hatched
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    Growth on beak

    Thanks, yes I planned to take photo. To follow later. Thanks.
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    Growth on beak

    Chick developed redish growth 3 weeks ago. Now aged 39 dats growth is increasing and is now brownish. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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    Growth on beak

    Growth on beak
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    How Do I Keep Geese Out Of The Chicken Coop???

    Our 2 lady geese started breaking into chicken house. Husband has made various adaptions including reducing size of pop hole. I feel it may just be hormonal as it started towards the end if the egg laying cycle, and just before we were off on holiday, first proper since 2018. We are on plan D...
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