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    I think I scalded too hot`HELP PLEASE NOT SURE IF OKAY TO EAT!

    I dunked them in boiling water for 30 seconds then did an ice bath for plucking...ugh..first time, I read scalding and did boiling.
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    I think I scalded too hot`HELP PLEASE NOT SURE IF OKAY TO EAT!

    Hi All, Just butchered my chickens...did I ruin them? I dunked them in boiling water for about 30 seconds. The feathers pulled out nice, but the skin looks cooked as does the first layer of meat. are they still okay to eat? Thanks in advance!
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    Anyone know of someone to process on Long Island?

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knew of someone who processes chickens on Long Island. Not sure I am up to doing it myself TIA!
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    How to train chickens to stay out of front yard.

    Hi All, Not sure if there is any possible way to do this, other than making an enclosed run, but I have 36 chickens. The rear yard contains their chicken coop, a 40x60' garden and 23 acres of grapes as well as pines,a bit of forested area as well as covered areas and field.....plenty of space...
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    Chick Poop question

    they might have given them that stuff that McMurray sells for their first day Gro-Gel. http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/gro_gel_plus.html Mine had it and their poop was bright green too
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    3.5 wk old with Blood in Poop! Help! *PICS*

    I was hoping it was just lining....being that is just a speck. Any other thoughts?
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    3.5 wk old with Blood in Poop! Help! *PICS*

    here is a bigger pic.
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    3.5 wk old with Blood in Poop! Help! *PICS*

    Hi all..one of my chicks pooped a normal looking poop of the floor when my son was playing with him...Wiped it up and noticed this normal looking poop has blood in it! Eek...or something red...maybe lining...I am so nervous..had all chicks vaccinated for Cocci and Mareks...but he was holding...
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    Rec'd Two Orders w/High losses - Help anyone!

    Hello there...sorry for such a terrible experience. I ordered from McMurray and received them on April 5 this year...I did have one DOA that was trampled but zero losses and all were very healthy and still are at 3.5wks old.... I received them on a Monday so they were not in transit for too...
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    To Paint or Not to Paint that is the question.

    So...anyone have any thoughts, experiences, etc. one way or another about painting the interior of the coop. I have an insulated coop with plywood walls. DH says nay, I say Yay. Please help settle Thanks!
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    Free Chicks Free Delivery 12 chicks 6 pullet 6roo Long Island.

    Lol...actually I probably could get them to ontario if the border patrol would look the other way My Best Friend lives in Hamilton/Ancaster area and will be out visiting this summer. But thanks all for your replies, I just don't want to and I don't even know if you can ship older chicks But...
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    Supposed to be girls, but not sure about one.

    I posted this in the wrong section...how do I get it moved?
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    Seriously. What am I going to do with all these chickens.

    Hi there.....thanks for the info...I think I remember passing that when I head to My Butcher in Wading River...I think that is just after the Baiting Hollow hill? I will stop next time I pass Thanks again for your help!
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    Supposed to be girls, but not sure about one.

    Hi All....these are my light brahma's have my doubts about one of these guys. What do you think? Here is chick # 1 I think girl Here is chick # 2 I think roo Here they are together And just for fun here is my favorite EE Beezus. SHe has an almost twin Ramona that looks very similar...
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    Can I put my 5wk olds outside???

    Hello there...I think you would be okay if you can run the heat lamp at night in there for them...but I might not be your best source for info as I am new to this too! Good luck and welcome~!
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