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    Hatching question

    Hey all! I was wondering if you could help me. I have a Java sitting on some eggs. Some are chicken that I noticed around 5/11. Then we purchased some duck eggs for her to sit on 5/16. I haven’t heard a peep out of the best yet. But here’s what concerns me- the nest is filthy! There is poo on...
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    First time mama HELP!

    OMGoodness my back is definitely complaining about the fun we are having around here LOL!
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    First time mama HELP!

    Thank you! It looks like the Brahma lost interest after laying an egg, so as soon as the incubator comes in we are going to pull the duck eggs :-/
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    First time mama HELP!

    UPDATE! My son and I put 6 eggs in the Brahma's nesting box, and the rest in the Java's. We got the Java back in the nest, and the Brahma promptly tried to share. I put her in the box next door, and once she noticed the eggs she settled right in! The Brahma so badly wants to sit on something...
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    First time mama HELP!

    Hey all! I have a first time broody who has been doing really well. Last night (5/27/20) we moved her into her own space in order to keep the other hens out of her nest since the hatching day is getting close. (three or 4 days to go) She was not at all happy and tried to go back to her old nest...
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    Chicken was plucked by dog and now there is a white scab?

    Thank you for the reply. It was actually my silkie dog (similar to a Yorkie, but larger) who got to her. He must have been chasing them around the field. I think I got to her about the time she finally ran out of energy, and the dog was able to pin her down. I will have to try the tuna. That...
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    Hello from New Mexico, USA

    My name is Sarah. I live in a small town in New Mexico. We currently have 3 chickens, all 3 are different breeds. We have never owned chickens before, but we sure do love them! I am married with 2 kids, 15 and 12. We have 3 chickens, 3 goats, 3 dogs, and 1 cat. We are on 1 and 1/4 acre. The...
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    Chicken was plucked by dog and now there is a white scab?

    Less than one year old barred rock hen. On Tuesday my silkie terrier dog got into the field . I caught him picking her relatively early. Plucked a patch about 3"X3". Chicken went into shock ,and we kept her overnight in the house. We put anti-bac cream on the area. Put her back with the flock...
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