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    Ask BYC

    I feel like maybe this question isn't for you?.. 🤣
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    Ask BYC

    Twist it up into a claw clip with some of your curls hanging down! They have some really nice looking claw clips now.
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    Wing It Ranch

    So I don't have water or electricity out at the goat pen. They have a ton of food options because it's so green this time of year and it's a pretty big space for only 2.5 goats. Really, the water is the main chore. As for predator protection, we've seen Bobcats, Coyotes, and Foxes on our trail...
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    Wing It Ranch

    Thank you ALL for your thoughts. That does make me feel a lot better to know I'm not alone in this. I do still enjoy all the animals but man, I'm just so physically tired. I think I'm going to stop milking. I'm not getting enough milk to make it worth all the early mornings covered in...
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    Wing It Ranch

    I'm going to be completely honest here. I'm struggling! I think I've put entirely too much on my plate.. the chickens are easy but the goats and Livestock Guardian Dog are maybe a touch too far for someone who works full time with multiple irons in the fire. I'm gone from home about 11 hrs per...
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    Guess the Sex: 5 Week Old Easter Eggers

    I'm more confident that he's a cockerel judging by that patch of rust color on the wings. It's never a guarantee but that's typically a sign an EE is male.
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    Scalped chicken/bloody vent

    @azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
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    Scalped chicken/bloody vent

    I wouldn't use that until it's healed more. I would clean it really good with saline. I can tag some wound experts if you need but I believe the treatment will be the same offered when she had the hawk attack.
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    Scalped chicken/bloody vent

    Poor thing. Sometimes we can feel defeated when raising animals. It seems like things always go wrong back to back and you just feel helpless. Hang in there! Hopefully the joy outweighs the difficult times.
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    Is this a male or female golden comet?

    Personally, if you're new to chicken raising and wasn't planning on having a rooster, I'd rehome him. Roosters can be great but they can also ruin the chicken keeping experience. I had a cockerel in my first batch of chicks and he ended up aggressive and attacked me constantly. If you have...
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    Is this a male or female golden comet?

    Golden Comets are sex linked. This is definitely a cockerel. If he was female, the coloring would be more reddish brown.
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    Scalped chicken/bloody vent

    She must have shown signs of weakness and the flock attacked her. Unfortunately pretty common with a sick or injured bird. Sounds like you know how to nurse her back to health. I'd keep her separated for a while now because the bright red will attract an attack again. Once she's completely...
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    Scalped chicken/bloody vent

    Poor thing. Don't beat yourself up. Couple questions: Why was she separated in the first place? Injury/illness? How long was she separated for?
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    This chicken is not dead

    Let the flock out early today. 2 of my Barred Rocks had dramatic "deaths" a couple steps into the sun. The others callously walked over them in their rush for some forage time. Don't worry. The rooster revived them and herded them into the woods. I imagine he was concerned they looked like a...
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    How old before silver fox rabbit kits are "petable"?

    Oh man... me too. I was so excited to see some pet foxes. 😅
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