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    pellets vs. mash

    Some of my bantams, especially the smaller breeds, have trouble with some pellets that are too big for them. I feed mine crumbles, because they would knock out the larger pellets to get to the smaller, so I actually have less waste with crumbles. They eat most that fall to the ground. But I...
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    This may be wierd,but are chickens color blind?!?!?!?!

    No, they definitely see colors. After you've had chickens for a bit, you'll see how they respond to colors. I almost never have polish on my fingernails or toenails, but when I do put on red polish, boy, do I regret it! The chickens think I've brought them a tasty treat! Also, for the science...
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    Colorado

    Hello, everyone in Colorado! I live in Idaho Springs, west of Denver. I live within city limits, and was surprised at the number of people with chickens, and geese! That's a testament to how easy it is to keep poultry cleanly and happily with close neighbors. And I mean REALLY close. Most houses...
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    Broody Sebright?

    Also, forgot to mention, that mine are from My Pet Chicken and they each lay at least 3-4 eggs a week.
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    Broody Sebright?

    I have two Sebrights that have never been broody, but my Silkies, except one, ALWAYS are broody. I think the Silkie as backup is a good idea.
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    Pics of turkeys. How old do you think they are?

    Probably a couple of weeks old. My turkeys were flying at a couple of weeks, out of the brooder. They sure love to fly! They aren't getting much distance, but they are always flapping and getting "lift off". Mine will need feathers trimmed on one side soon: I live in town and they can't be in my...
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    New Pictures of my 8 week olds!!!

    Very nice! I especially like your Polish chicks.
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    I am addicted... and stupid...

    Hey BuckeyeDave, I also have Lionhead rabbits. I went to a breeder to buy a Flemish Giant, and she had two extra Lionheads that I could have for free. So I came home with 3 rabbits instead of one. But you're right, caring for 3 is no worse than caring for 1.
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    I'm traumatized and so sad...tell me someone understands the pain!

    Do you have Starlings in Hawaii? I know there is a problem w/ invasive species there. You never know, maybe a fellow bird lover, like you, took the baby home or to a rehabilitator. If nothing else, remember it would have died in the wild when it fell from the nest. You will do amazing things in...
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    Turkey Poult Question

    Dangerouschicken, I wish I could have guineas. I live in town, though, and they would be a nuisance. I really like them, though. I really need to win the lotto so I can buy my 1000 acre ranch!
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    Turkey Poult Question

    pdpatch, I was told the same thing, at 8 wks they can be out, but not on the ground, and at 16 to 20 weeks they can be out if seperated from others. But many people don't do that, so ours go out (at 6 weeks) for a short time if the weather's nice, and then back to the brooder. Like I said, if...
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    My baby Royal Palm Turkeys are here from Cackle Hatchery!!

    I don't know what we have, but we still love them. Luckily ours were meant as pets, because they are just feathered puppies, in my opinion. Although I have nothing against eating turkey. They just have that dopey look, and want to be right up against our hands. Now that they are old enough to...
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    They FINALLY Did it! ***PICS!!!!***

    What a cutie!
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    I'm traumatized and so sad...tell me someone understands the pain!

    I know how you feel. I try to save everything, unless it's better to leave it be and let the parents care for it. I have taken birds to rehabilitators, splinted legs and wings, saved birds from cats while they recovered from hitting windows, etc. Kids in the neighborhood bring me critters, but a...
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    My baby Royal Palm Turkeys are here from Cackle Hatchery!!

    See, that's what I was told: meat birds have a buttery yellow head. I was given all white birds, but now they are SO much bigger than my Spanish blacks, and have all white feathers, no black markings at all (I was told that RPs have black come in on their shoulders first). I'm confused! Maybe I...
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    Turkey Poult Question

    Mine aren't out yet, at that age, but I'm in Colorado and the weather is a bit different. I can't wait until mine can go out: I'm so tired of cleaning brooder boxes!
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    Odd behavior

    That is HILARIOUS!
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    My baby Royal Palm Turkeys are here from Cackle Hatchery!!

    How cute! I'm jealous. I was supposed to have two Royal Palm poults, but ended up with something else. Not sure if mine are BBwhites or what, but they aren't RPs. Are yours all white, or do they have buttery yellow heads (can't tell if the flash is washing out the colors on the heads)? I was...
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    They FINALLY Did it! ***PICS!!!!***

    Sorry about the double post. My computer froze up, and I thought it hadn't posted. I'm just DOUBLY excited for you!
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    They FINALLY Did it! ***PICS!!!!***

    How amazing! Congrats, and I can't wait for a pic!
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