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    HELP-what is hanging from my hen-**PHOTOS ADDED**

    Ok, I will check thread on prolapse....thanks guys.
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    HELP-what is hanging from my hen-**PHOTOS ADDED**

    Quote: Thanks for bump.
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    HELP-what is hanging from my hen-**PHOTOS ADDED**

    Ok, thanks! I'll try.....
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    HELP-what is hanging from my hen-**PHOTOS ADDED**

    PLEASE HELP....I just went out and saw this thing hanging from one of my hens. I tried to pull it thinking it was poop but it didn't want to break away and it seemed like I was pulling something connected to her so I stopped. What is it? I just have 3 hens and they are 2 years old. I have...
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    WTB- Sex link fertile hatching eggs -ASAP

    Yahoo! Sent you an e-mail via your website you posted....
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    WTB- Sex link fertile hatching eggs -ASAP

    Well, one of my buff orps FINALLY went broody! Looking to purchase some black and red sex link fertile eggs.....thanks! I am in Massachusetts.
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    meat bird space and turkeys

    I plan to raise 10 cornish type meat chickens in a 6 x 12 shed. I am going to confine them the whole time this time as the outside run area they were in last time got gross fast. This way I can keep it cleaner with shavings. Can anyone tell me if 10 broilers will fit in a 6 x 12 space without...
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    Using portable chicken coop/run for turkeys?

    Hi, all! I was kindly directed to this section by a fellow forum member. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know we had a turkey section here...sorry!! Anyway, I want to get 2 turkey chicks to raise for Holiday meals. Would a portable chicken coop and run like Omelet or something work...
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    Weird question-Can portable chicken coops be used for turkeys

    Pat, oh, gotcha!! Our flock, yes, I wanted something moveable but I didn't know if they could fit in chicken coops? I am assuming I would have the same predator issues so I need to lock in at night? Thanks again!
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    Weird question-Can portable chicken coops be used for turkeys

    Thank you both for your responses! I guess there are not a lot of turkey raisers on here!! Pat, thanks for the additional information as I found it very informative!!
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    Weird question-Can portable chicken coops be used for turkeys

    Thank you both for your responses! I guess there are not a lot of turkey raisers here!!!
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    Weird question-Can portable chicken coops be used for turkeys

    I am thinking of getting 2 turkey chicks to raise for Holiday dinners. Will the small portable chicken type coops work? Has anyone tried any of the portable chicken coops for turkeys?? I have this coop for my chickens: http://www.horizonstructures.com/coop.asp But, I am thinking something...
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    Hen with bare butt? Help!!

    No, I haven't but I was shocked to find her lay yesterday! I did a google search and found this: http://oneblockdiet.sunset.com/2009/03/an-indelicate-q.html
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    Anyone use Electric poultry netting?

    Thank you, everyone! This forum is so wonderful! Those were exactly the kind of responses that I was looking for.... :-)
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    Anyone use Electric poultry netting?

    Thinking about getting this. Want to move my flock to a larger paddock. The area is about 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre. I have it fenced with 4 rail board and diamond mesh. But, a fox got in and munched a chicken last time (I caught him in the act and he got my favorite hen, daisy). So, I moved them to...
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    Hen with bare butt? Help!!

    What the heck is going on? She is the only one out of 3 hens. They have a huge coop and free range all day (I shoveled a large area and let them out all day. Sprinkle dirt I dug up during warm weather on area). I am worried as it is still below freezing at night and only 30s in daytime...Help...
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    Best Winter Layers

    Thanks again for all the additional posts! Mrs. Mucket- too bad you didn't have a camera for the snowflake eating chicken! Too cute!!!
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    Best Winter Layers

    Thanks, everyone!!! I am already looking at the chick catalog after your suggestions!!!!
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    Best Winter Layers

    And it ain't buff orpingtons! Mine have been absolutely dreadful. I have decided to go back to black sex links. I have two questions: 1) For New Englanders or people with real winters, what breed is your best layer (without artificial light/heat lamps)? 2) Are Red Stars as good as Black...
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    Where to get this breed?

    Thanks, Guys! East you were right about the In-Town Special and Life you wree right that it's Cackle!! Thank you guys SO much!!!!
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