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    No Crow Collar

    Unfortunately, there is a big learning curve and a LOT OF RISK! I just lost my rooster because of the no crow collar. I followed the instructions to the letter and started loose, tightening it a few times over the course of a month or so until it was 'snug on my pinkie' as the instructions...
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    No crow rooster collar death beware

    Thank you both Rebekah Rebekah and Moonshiner. Your posts have helped tremendously.
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    No crow rooster collar death beware

    I just lost my rooster today. I have the exact same story as the person who started this thread, and so many others here as well. It IS the collar - it's not negligence. I work from home and I check on my chickens probably 5 or more times per day. I so wish I had known. I did research the...
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    Month old chick with watery poo

    Hmmm. That's good point about picking out what they like and leaving what they don't. It's partly crumble and part whole grain. I'll have to think about that. She is adorable. Oh my gosh. She is so adventurous, curious, determined. Love her to pieces. Thanks SO much for your...
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    Month old chick with watery poo

    She is with 3 other chicks - 2 are 5 weeks old, 1 is 3 weeks old. I'm keeping her and the other chicks in a 'puppy playpen' for a brooder in my house. I do provide chick grit - both in a separate bowl (that they cover with bedding in 5 seconds), and sprinkled like salt on their food. I got...
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    Month old chick with watery poo

    Thanks so much for your reply. Here are some photos: Here's my month-old sussex (actually about to be 6 weeks old :)). She's my #1 fan Here is her regular watery poo: Here is a watery cecal poo:
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    Month old chick with watery poo

    My month old sussex has had watery poo for a few weeks now. She is otherwise totally normal and seemingly healthy. She's eating, drinking, playing, flapping her wings. She's curious and adventurous - even a little hyper at times. I have them on organic starter feed. Giving them herbs from...
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    Comment by 'henvy' in article 'Chicken Safe Plants'

    Add Mulberry to the tree list as well. What about plum?
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    Comment by 'henvy' in article 'Chicken Safe Plants'

    I would also add Hops to the list of vining plants. I've read several places that it's not only safe, but the fruit (hops) is good for them. And, it can create shade for them as well.
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    Review by 'henvy' in article 'Chicken Safe Plants'

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    Fowl Pox in North Denver CO

    Hi all, I think my rooster has Fowl Pox (I'll post a photo later). I saw it two mornings ago and today I think I see signs on two hens. I'm hoping its dry pox. Has anyone else in Denver had a problem with pox this year (or any time)? Should I call CSU to talk to one of their vets? Anyone...
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    Can I have chickens in unicorporated Adams County Colorado?

    Thanks for the reply. I also went ahead and got chickens - 7 hens and 1 rooster (accidentally). I also have lovely neighbors who gladly accept eggs and warn me about predators spotted in the area. Enjoy those cuties :)
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    Should I move mama and new hatchlings?

    I've read here and elsewhere that roosters actually help keep the peace when new chicks/chickens are added to the flock. He's a papa and he does seem to be quite protective of the girls. Even with me - the Big Mama. Well, I guess I'm a grandmama now :)
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    Should I move mama and new hatchlings?

    My black cochin (Ms. Penguin) went broody, so I decided to let her hatch some eggs (assorted eggs from most/all of the 6 hens that I have). I was going to move her and the eggs to the 'maternity ward' (puppy play pen with next box on the floor of the chicken run) tonight as I thought I had...
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    Safe paint for coop interior - 2 milk paint recipes

    I know the original post is very old, but . . . I've used milk paint extensively in my house, especially in my kitchen and it's held up amazingly well. I usually finish it with Tung Oil and then a hard wax - buffed. For the inside of my coop, I plan to use milk paint with a Safecoat Acriglaze...
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    Should I separate (weak/sick) baby chick from the rest?

    Update on my chicks: I now have 8 again: 5 are two-weeks old and doing well; 3 are 1 week old and also doing well. All living together, happy and healthy. Phew. "Treatment": I switched them to medicated chick starter after I lost the first two and a third was looking iffy. I started...
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    Do they eat their own poop?

    Well, I just caught mine doing it - mostly the 2 week olds. Up until today, they ignored it and when they got some on their beak, they would wipe and wipe. But someone started eating it today and the rest saw her eating something 'special' so they chased after her, so she guarded it and...
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    Mixing Different Age Chicks in Brooder

    I just integrated my 3 day old chicks with the 10 day old chicks and it was totally fine. I got 3 new chicks to replace the 3 that didn't make it in the first batch, but I had to wait a week, so I was a bit nervous. I read posts here on the forum that said it would be just fine, but then the...
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    Who else has Blue Andalusians in Denver CO (or similar climate)?

    Thanks for the information and advice. At least our winters here are mostly dry (not much humidity here in the west), but I'll plan for a winter wind break in the run.
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    Who else has Blue Andalusians in Denver CO (or similar climate)?

    I just got a Blue Andalusian chick that I hadn't planned on - I reserved a Brown Leghorn, but they didn't hatch, so I opted for the Blue Andalusian after some very brief research on my phone in the feed store. Now that I'm doing more research I see that they aren't especially cold hardy...
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