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    OMGOMGOMGOMG>>>>>> UPDATE!:

    I put away dogs before for chasing, killing, etc. my livestock. However no one knew. They (dogs) just come up missing. Just let the law enforcement handle this all the way. This is real touchy and could get nasty, but lets hope not. Let the police do any talking that may come between the two...
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    Should I Sell the Roos Now or Wait Till They're Grown?

    If you are not going to eat them in a few weeks, I would sell them ASAP.
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    Whats the best thermometer/hygrometer?

    I have one of these http://www.philadelphiainstrument.com/precisioncalibratingthermometers.asp its the ASTM 18*, 94° to 108° F with 1/10° Divisions. I just got tired of all the others that varied way too much.
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    Candling website that shows the progression of air cell?

    Here you go! http://www.poultryhelp.com/hatch.html
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    can't get humidity down!!!!

    The bathroom window being open will give you a humidity reading close to the same outside which is greater than 80%. If you could find or borrow a dehumidifier (costly) from someone for a few days till this rain stops and the outside humidity drops.
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    can't get humidity down!!!!

    I see you are from KY and all the rain here in TN-KY the humidity is high. In fact I was just checking it in the room where the bator is and its 60%. Have you tried maby a closet. Just dont add any water till the readings get down to 40% then only add a small amount when it drops below 40%. I...
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    Help with incubating problem

    Get a plastic bag and place it in there very gently. Then, get outside with it ASAP.
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    Easiest way for a beginner to candle eggs...Please help!!

    I candle on 7-14 18 days. Check out these links. http://lancaster.unl.edu/4H/embryology/EmbryoPhotos.shtml http://shilala.homestead.com/candling.html You can do a Google search "candling egg pictures" and find lots of info and pics.
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    Does the crowing scare em or call em?

    My Dominiques free range and the roosters go into a"fast clucking" mode (not crowing) when there is trouble on the horizon.
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    Dominiques? Dominekers? :::added::: Help with sexing please?

    Hi Jay! Glad to see that you are leaning toward Dominique's. Mark's book has a wealth of information in it, and if not for others that collected data, pics, and preserved the breed it truly would be extinct. I invite you to join the Dominique Club if you want to meet and find other breeders of...
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    looking for a quadruple threat (meat, eggs, cold hardy, mothering)

    Meat, eggs, cold hardy, and mothering. You just described the Dominique!
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    Best recession/depression chicken breed(s)?

    Dominiques, hands down are the survival of the fittest, however I will include Games also. I only raise Dominique. One thing I noticed this summer when a stray dog came through trying to catch his meal, these hens can fly pretty good because of their weight. My pullets have just started laying...
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    Advice please, How to deal with the neighbor and their dogs Update pg5

    I'm here too tell you this type of thing will worry you to death! Plus you will get "NO RESULTS". The best thing to do is "KILL THE darn THING", and tell no one. I quit this being patient long time ago. I lost 8 total this year. Caught one dog in the act. However he was too far away for a...
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    Is it true that roosters will not fight much (if at all) if...

    If you have raised them together, they aren't too bad to fight. They have a pecking order though. Its when you introduce new stock that the fighting gets pretty bad.
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    Dominique Rooster

    I have some that were hatched in late June. They are good breeding size. They are true Dominique.
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    Anybody got Christmas Eve babies coming?? Names??

    Hey there Gator I see you are still here! I've been busy and havent been here since early fall. My Dominique pullets that I hatched in late summer have just started laying. Wish you and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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    can i feed my fresh kitchen scraps? (not aged compost)

    Our chickens get most of the uneaten food and are fed just as quick as everyone has left the table. Never had a problem.
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    Does anyone feed their chickens spent grains from beer brewing?

    Dried brewers grains are a medium level protein feedstuff used in various animal feeds. They are an excellent source of high quality by-pass protein and digestible fiber. Dried brewers grains have a good amino acid, mineral and B-vitamin content. If it contain around 3% dried hops the feed will...
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    Feeder - 2 Dustpans and 3.5" PVC

    I have had my mind on a PVC type feeder. This will be very helpful. I had been thinking on a 6" so it will hold extra feed then possibly a hopper above. Thanks for posting this idea.
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    R There docile, pure-breed, standard size, AMERICAN chickens?

    Dominiques should be your choice. Mine are the most friendly of all.
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