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  1. jadell

    New Babies, when do i introduce them?

    I have a different set up. My babies stay with their mothers, with the rest of the entire flock, their entire lives. I have plenty of space, and I've NEVER seen a chicken KILL another chicken. Some babies do get stepped on, but I've come to take those losses as the price of doing business. Like...
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    My girls are sooooo smart

    I doubt any chicken is smarter than the next. If they want to live, they figure it out. Smarts has nothing to do with it. More like curiousity....what's this? Oh, water comes out. I think I'll drink now. I've seen then do some pretty dumb things.
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    Predator got one of my Chicks!!

    I'm not sure what your coop config is, but a friend of mine has a small commercial op going. He was losing a hen every night. Finally figured out that he had trapped a couple of racoons INSIDE the coop as he bolstered his defenses. They couldn't get out, but they really didn't mind. Just wanted...
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    switched out bad eggs with 4 day old chicks, hen is pecking them!

    Quote: I agree.
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    switched out bad eggs with 4 day old chicks, hen is pecking them!

    Every hen I've had go broody will sit in one of the boxes whether she's on eggs or not. She's broody until she hatches chicks. I've got 5 that are broody right now and only one has eggs. Problem now is if they hatch some out, they will all fight over them and I'll end up losing several. Guess...
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    Anybody ever caponize a rooster...

    They will still crow.
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    Anybody ever caponize a rooster...

    Quote: Jadell, this topic is over 3 years old. I'm sure he's done something with his birds by now. It's become more of a 'informational' thread now. My bad, just saw the last few posts and then went back and read the entire thing without looking at those dates. Not much information in it...
  8. jadell

    Anybody ever caponize a rooster...

    Chad, I think you need to check the meat bird forum. It doesn't look like you're getting any helpful information here. For everyone else, He said these roos hatched unexpectedly. If he was planning on it, he would have gotten more broilers. For those of you that didn't read all the posts...
  9. jadell

    The owner of the feed store says that....

    But just because you THINK you are right, doesn't make you right either. As far as the science goes, I've never lost a chick because of them eating layer pellet. It works for me. I've never fed my birds improper feed, and I doubt anyone would. My girls serve a purpose, they are not pets. They...
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    Smothering problem

    Cardboard is a definite. Losses happen. You learn from it, fix the problem, and keep your eyes open so it doesn't happen again. Good luck with the new 25!
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    The owner of the feed store says that....

    Quote: I would sit through one of your sermons if you were a preacher! You read my mind, the best advice of the day!
  12. jadell

    The owner of the feed store says that....

    I suppose I should mention that I definitely keep a waterer down on the ground for the babies. Don't forget that, it's been too hot everywhere!
  13. jadell

    The owner of the feed store says that....

    Quote: I definitely agree with you there, that's why I don't put the starter out any longer. A few of the shells were too thin and they would break at the slightest breeze. I have a hanging feeder with the layer in it. The little ones can't get to it to eat free choice (it's too high up). They...
  14. jadell

    The owner of the feed store says that....

    Well, I've read enough posts on here to know the same thing. I'm not trying to fight, forums are up so everyone can put their opinions on them. I'm also not saying you're wrong, but my experience has proven my statements. She asked, so I'm opining.
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    The owner of the feed store says that....

    I've done it for years. I used to try to put out starter for the babies, but the big girls would eat it all before they got to it. Now I don't even put feeders out for them and just keep the 18% laying pellets in the main hanging feeder. The Mama pushes food out, calls them over, and they eat it...
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    The owner of the feed store says that....

    What harm would the extra calcium do to the chicks? I say google it. Sometimes people on here don't know what they're talking about either.
  17. jadell

    How old are the chicks when you finially take them away from Momma?

    If you let them all stay together from the start, there's no problem. As long as your coop's big enough. I've got plenty of room, and the Mommas handle the other chickens just fine. As for how they learn to lay in the coop, I think they just lay where they see other eggs. They naturally look for...
  18. jadell

    How many can a mom handle?

    I think you'll be fine. I even leave mine with the flock, people say not to do it, but my experience has been fine. I've done it for years with only the occasional loss when the hens fight over the chicks and accidentally step on one.
  19. jadell

    How many can a mom handle?

    I had an australarp raise 27...there were little heads poking out from EVERYWHERE. She may or may not have stolen them from other mama hens. I couldn't get them from her either. She left the other moms with 5 a piece.
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    How old are the chicks when you finially take them away from Momma?

    Quote: I do the same thing. The mamas even keep my dogs at bay, and that says something for a couple of bird dogs. They don't go anywhere near the little dibbers.
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