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    Faverolles Thread

    ...broke down on me). I think I may have to, unfortunately, order faverolle chicks from a hatchery (even though I want better quality than that). ***Out of all the hatcheries, which ones would you guys reccomend?*** And if you could please ***PM*** me your answers, I'd appreciate it, just...
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    Faverolles Thread

    ...broke down on me). I think I may have to, unfortunately, order faverolle chicks from a hatchery (even though I want better quality than that). ***Out of all the hatcheries, which ones would you guys reccomend?*** And if you could please ***PM*** me your answers, I'd appreciate it, just...
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    mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus have arrived, what can I do?

    I just found out that west nile virus is currently in my area in Ohio. I don't understand how wild birds can contract this disease, but not chickens? Is there anything I can do for them? I don't really want to spray them with bug spray as that could hurt them. My BIG chicken coop has...
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    Faverolles Thread

    I have sent out emails to Faverolles Fanciers of America... Now I get to wait for a reply... I told them I would travel anywhere in the state! I have waited so long to find some... Maybe I will be going to Lucasville.... I'm just afraid I will come home empty handed!
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    Faverolles Thread

    She is so pretty! I am so jealous! I wish I owned Faverolles!
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    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    I have been reading that Ameraucanas go broody? Do they? Does anyone know of a breeder in ohio?
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    Faverolles Thread

    I can't wait till I can find some!
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    Faverolles Thread

    I'm still on the hunt for Standard size Faverolles... But before I buy any, I want to make sure that they ARE a broody breed. I have read quite often that they are, but wanted to ask everyone here to be safe. I know that there are possible strains out there that may not go broody, but...
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    St. John's Wort

    I am really glad I found this post! I will definitely write this info down in my "Doctor Chicken Journal" for future reference in case the need ever comes up!
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    STOP THE ROTTEN EGG LAW

    GRRR! I have no clue why the spaces between my paragraphs will not save?!?!
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    Legislation to improve lives of egg laying hens

    ...I understand that stoptherotteneggbill.org is based off of an agriculture farm animal welfare group. Some people were concerned that if this bill *doesn't* pass, then organizations such as this will keep fighting until no one, not even back yard chicken owners, can keep their chickens in...
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    STOP THE ROTTEN EGG LAW

    ...That's still too small in my opinion, but overall they are pushing it as being better for the hens: hey, at least they have more room, right? ***From what I understand the legislation is only for hens kept in confinement for mass egg production, and NOT in back yards. From...
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    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    Thanks for that Puddin Fluff! My laptop broke down on me and until I get it fixed I have to use this VERY old Dell computer that has XP on it. This computer cannot even be updated anymore so searching for specific answers is very time consuming. Telling me which numbers to look for will be a...
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    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    ...whole coop as well! GRRR! I called the farm and they said that yes, shortly after they gave him to me they realized they had a lice problem. GREAT! ****** Anyways, here is my question: This little cockerel's beak is pretty crooked. My computer is too old to load up photos. His beak is longer...
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    Organic method for treating chicken lice?

    QUESTION: If one kills all the adult lice in a coop & on the chickens (wether using organic methods or man-made synthetic chemicals), and then repeats their actions to kill the young lice before they are able to hatch out more eggs, wouldn't that be enough to stop them completely? I once...
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    Urgent advice please!!!!!

    Hopefully all is not lost. I would definetly keep them in sanitary condistions: secluded from the other birds. The chicken with the hole in its back definitely needs to have its wound cleaned. I would give antibiotics before an infection starts (dog mouths are so germy!) Did there seem to be...
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    Newbie in Northwest Ohio

    Hi there! I am from northwest Ohio too! I live south of Defiance! Welcome to BYC!
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    Tell How Predators Got Your Chickens. Save Somebody Else From The Bad Experience

    I wish I could buy a guardian dog to help protect my chickens.... But I would feel bad making the dog live outside all day and night! I just HATE it that everything wants to eat my birds! It's so sad!
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    Tell How Predators Got Your Chickens. Save Somebody Else From The Bad Experience

    ...looks can be deceiving, because they did. There was NO sign of a struggle at the aviary. That's how I am pretty sure they simply went for a walk and was attacked. One of them died, the other one came running back home. ****** SO please make sure that the fencing you use has small enough holes!
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    What bird of prey ate my chicken?: CLUES

    I tiwll not let me edit, so I have to add things as separate posts: I am sorry. I know that it is commonly said that tree cover helps to prevent a a Red-Tail Hawk from hunting in the woods, but it still happens. This forest is NOT densly covered. If a hawk was perched in a tree he might find...
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