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    Roosters fighting loser bleeding Nutri-Drench dosage

    He is doing much better and shows no signs of battle except ' ashen ' colored scabs on his wattles/crown... One week later and his eyes have opened up. It seems miraculous to me they would heal so well. Will look into the Nutri-Drench for future encounters.
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    Roosters fighting loser bleeding Nutri-Drench dosage

    How did the eye turn out in the end. What did you do ? Curious because I have a boy who has two shut eyes from a fight on Monday,it is now Thursday.I kept him in my house next to the freestanding fireplace(I live in B.C.where it's pretty cold right now) for two days and just put polysporin...
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    Going to hatch some eggs... please help!!!

    Hey, Can you send me a copy of the intructions/manual for the 845/11400-3 Brower,please.
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    North of 49

    thx Cali Chick I have had my bator plugged in for 5-6 hrs with nothing in it and it seems to be set at 106-107 at a constant. As another poster relayed,I was sure the thing was going to burn down the house it looks so old. The thermometer is actually on top of the unit outside lol Wasn't sure...
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    North of 49

    Looking forward to input for my newly acquired old Brower 845 / 11400-3 bator. Picked up some hatching eggs and want to try my hand at doing something the hens do naturally. Any first hand experience with that bator would be very welcomed.My flock consists mostly of RIR but just picked up a...
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    What kind of Livestock Guard Dog?

    What about a llama ? They are a great sentry ! They will utter a vocal alert when there are intruders ( bear/cougar...) In my coop and in the yard my rooster takes care of the girls as he is constantly on the alert and will ' call ' the girls in if he sees anything overhead.... I have...
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    Why do you guys choose to have backyard chickens?

    Why do guys have backyard chickens ??? Very simply. They are therapeutic. A lot less than a therapist at $100 + / hour and you don't have to make an appointment or jump in your truck/car. Provide entertainment. Get some and find out for yourself. Educational. You don't have to have a...
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