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Very nice information. Thank you.. That sounds like something that could work for me.
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What I've done before is take the ones being picked on and separate them from the rest, then start re-introducing the other ones back in with them, instead of vice-a-versa. Leave the most...
I would cut the spurs back on this dude until you can find out if he is going to be a lost cause or not.
I cut my roo's spurs back anyway...it is much easier on his ladies too.
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Probably a hawk.
Most likely when the hawk grabbed the bird it was by the head and the talons got the eyes.
I would suggest number 4 or number 5 shot for the 20 gauge. Remember to lead the hawk a bit... :o)
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The two birds I lost this summer were suspected to be due to worms.
A lot of your girls symptoms sounded very familiar.
I thought I did a good job keeping my girls dewormed but I was surprised.
I am sorry for your loss.
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I am afraid I may have to rehome her.
I bought a roll of orange construction fence to put up a temporary small run to keep her in. I think its strange this behavior happens now since it never did before.
The rooster is hard on some of the girls. He is very ""Attentive"" to some of them with...
I know that Chickens have a distinct pecking order, however, lately have been dealing with one of my little girls being really bullied by the other birds. I have had these birds 2 years and they have been together since they were chicks.
I had 2 birds that the Rooster had ridden to the point...
The breed and genetics of the birds have changed since your grandfathers day.
What worked then has changed a bit now.
I have a post that I put up yesterday where a Doctor with my local agriculture dept told me that over the years
the traits of genetics have changed and that now the birds get the...