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    Ended Official BYC Mini Contest - Flapping Fowl

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    Keeping Water From Freezing 5 Tips

    I realize this is an older post but was curious if anyone had tried hand warmers under waterer to keep water from freezing. In searching came across this feed. It will prevent me from having to change water every 2 hours and shouldn't be too expensive since those days are limited where I live...
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    Ex-battery hens, no feathers. Worried about winter months.

    A hen saddle would be great as Lizzzyjo recommended. They make them with or without tail covering extensions. The ones below go up on tail some. First one looks like it would still allow her to get to oil gland. The first one would blend with her feather coloring more. Etsy sells an assortment...
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    Antibiotics will soon require vet prescription

    A few months back my 6.5 year old hen -Harriet starting making loud gurgling sounds, head shaking, and appeared to be losing weight.The only thing I could get her to eat was dried meal worms. I gave her vitamins, treated her for possible crop issues thinking that might be the culprit. Treated...
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    Antibiotics will soon require vet prescription

    The few occasions I've administered antibiotics to my hens it was last resort and I honestly feel it saved their life. Twice I took a hen to the vet and the expense was outrageous. Because of the high cost I don't think a vet visit will be an option for me in the future. I realize that many feel...
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    Found old hen egg

    This morning I pulled out the winter coat I use while out with my flock when temps are in 30's or below. After changing hen's water I quickly put my hands in my pockets to warm them up and to my surprise I found an egg in one pocket. It was extremely light in weight to the point of almost...
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    Review by 'Stockpilejoy' in article 'Backwoods Playpen Coop'

    Nice, Neat, and functional coop/run.
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    Review by 'Stockpilejoy' in article 'Kuntry Klucker's Hacks for Surviving Old Man Winter.'

    Thanks for the neat winter ideas.
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    Sick chicken please help

    You are doing a wonderful job caring for your sick hen. I'm very much attached to my girls and dread the day I lose one to sickness. Wondering if the vet could recommend something for pain to make her more comfortable such as Metacam? Sending hugs your way.:hugs
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    Review by 'Stockpilejoy' in article 'Ducks in the Garden'

    Looks so functional, fun, & full of color. :)
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    4 of 5 hens laying..normal ?

    My Easter Egger-Nellie didn't lay till she was 8mos old and laid her first egg in the month of Dec. She ended up being my best layer. By the looks of your Black Australarp's red comb I suspect she will lay within the next month.
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    Narrow Coop - Roost Issues - Help!

    I would not recommend going against your husband's wishes in any way. Since he won't allow you to remove anything in place here is an option that may work only if he allows you to add material to your coop. Place a diagonal 2x4 post and add triangle drop board several inches under it. It should...
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    Narrow Coop - Roost Issues - Help!

    I would definitely work on convincing your husband. It might help cooking his favorite meals/desserts, back rubs etc. ;) With it being so narrow not sure how to help without making it difficult for your flock to get up and down off roost without changing nesting boxes in some way. How many hens...
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    bumblefoot? too late?

    Lol, Don't think I've ever seen Chicken feet that clean. You definitely deserve brownie points for getting her so pristine. :thumbsup Hope she has a quick recovery and your flock stays healthy and safe from here on out.
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    I want to prove my friend wrong....and prove that i'm right! :)

    My heart is melting over that video. Another view showing how chickens can be so darn adorable & lovable.:love
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    Lost my new silkie to a predator and I am heartbroken-no body, no closure

    So sorry for your loss.:hugs I know exactly how you feel. :hitI lost my two favorite 4 1/2 year old hens to a predator a few years back and all that remained were a couple piles of feathers. I blamed myself since I left them out to dustbath while I prepared lunch thinking they'd be safe with the...
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    Free choice or not

    When I free range my flock I can't start an outside project or leave for a second otherwise the squirrels head for the coops to eat the feed. For this reason I have to stand guard close to coop entrance or close the coop doors while they're out. I hate to close doors because my girls like to...
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    Can I help my depressed hen?

    With her bestie gone the other hens may be forcing her off the high roast at night and bullying her. When I got rid of my rooster the hen that always slept next to him was being forced off roast and ended up in the nesting box at night. I witnessed the bullying: They would peck her feet until...
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    What Do You Buy Often?

    I buy meal worms often. I've resorted to buying the larger bags since they're pricey and store them in tight plastic containers. My hens love them, it's a healthy treat, and gets them in the coop/run quickly after ranging in their fenced in area.:p I also buy a lot of save-a -chic packets. It's...
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    Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

    My "Chicken Health For Dummies" ebook under the home remedies appendix list vinegar as supportive care for diarrhea or thrush and in another chapter says that organic poultry farmers have a difficult time fighting coccidiosis and use vinegar in drinking water with some success in treatment and...
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