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    Odd particles in eggs

    the youngest are about 1 1/2- 2 years old. i actually thought they were past their prime. it makes me uncomfortable to give the eggs away with these odd bits in them that i can't explain.
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    Odd particles in eggs

    these things are in most of the eggs. i never see this in store bought eggs. why the frequency?
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    Odd particles in eggs

    hi my chickens are laying eggs that have odd little particles in them, fairly regularly. the particles are small and beige/brown. i have no idea what they are. does anyone know why they are laying this way and what that stuff is? it kind of grosses me out.
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    problem yolks

    Quote: they are just a year old. what do you think? i thought they are supposed to be at their prime for two years and then quality goes down?
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    problem yolks

    lately my hens lay eggs with yolks that break very easily and they are kind of flatish (compared to normal). i am not doing anything differnt. they have a healthy well balanced diet including egg layer, cracked corn, calcium and lots of fruits and veggies. does anyone know what is cauing...
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    question about eggs

    i've been told to wait a week. you may want to check with a vet or expert in your area.
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    question about pulling feathers

    there is a spray out there called quell. i bought it but have yet to use. my vet told me it is safe if used lightly but i am still worried it might effect the eggs.
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    dyed easter chicks

    this reminds me of a st patricks day parade i attened where they had dogs dyed green.
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    Are Chicks just for "Chicks"?

    i (female) frequent the board but it is my dh (male) that is the true lover of our chickens.
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    Tissue like shell

    add a calcium supplament like ground oyester shells. you can get it at your local feed supply store. just sprinkle a little in with the feed.
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    Recognize this phrase?

    i live in a rural area. i'm not excatly sure what is the message in the originl post but like robin states,i came into this culture quite accidentallly. i came home from vacation to find that 3 hens made my home their home as well. dh and i grew to love them and since then we have gotten many...
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    Quell usage

    Quote: so the eggs from your hens were okay to eat? nobody got sick?
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    vets?

    Quote: you don't need to bring your chickens to the vet like you would a dog or cat, however you may want to research local vets in your area and see who works with chickens because most don't. i have used vet services in the past when i had a few of my chickens attacked by a racoon and...
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    Quell usage

    Quote: they actaully pluck eachothers feathers out. all of my chickens have large bald spots, mostly on their backs and heads. it's really bad.
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    My new babies can anyone tell.....

    certain breeds look very similar at this age, i can't tell until they get older but there may be a more experienced person here that can let you know.
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    when can i move my chicks to a coop?

    i do about 8 weeks too.
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    One chick not growing

    i had the same thing happen to me last year. that one chick survived but she is still much smaller than the other hens and she has an "S" shaped spine. she also has some odd behaviors like walking backwards and hunched over all of the time. i kept her with the other birds the whole time from...
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    Newbie coop and care questions

    your biggest concern is about predators getting to them so if they have the whole area to play/sleep ensure that the run is covered so coons can't get in. yes, once your birds get bigger they will be able to fly over a 3 foot fence.
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    Quell usage

    Quote: the active ingredient is lidocaine hydrochloride. other ingredients are: purified water, hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Benzalkonium Chloride, Quinine Hydrochloride (anti-picking agent), Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA.
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    Quell usage

    hi, i have 16 hens with a terrible habit of picking at eachothers feathers. i just picked up a pump bottle of quell. the box says "anti-picking spray". has anyone ever used this before? does this effect the eggs, meaning will the eggs be safe to eat while using this treatment? i can't find...
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