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    Can apple seeds kill a turkey?

    Yesterday the turkeys and chickens were given apples off of a friends tree. Today one of my toms is sitting with his eyes closed, not panting (the other 3 are, its hot) and had a bowl movement that was pure white with mucus and what looks like hints or blood or maybe red apple skin. He just...
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    Stock density of day-range freedom rangers and rotation schedule

    I am looking for some information (without buying a book) about the stock density of day range chickens; IE 500 per ace? Also, what is the allotted amount of time they are allowed on that area, and how long does the used area need to rest? I am looking to raise about 2500 freedom rangers for...
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    Thinking about incorporating Embdem's into livestock rotation

    I'm looking for a poultry to bring through on the last phase of a rotational grazing. I want to graze things that forage for almost all of their food, so cattle, sheep/goats and then something that can take advantage of the munched down grass. I've read that Embdems are the best meat breed and...
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    4 randoms that I have no idea about

    I have 10 Americana and 10 Barred Rocks, but my landlord hatched 10 chicks that were given and 1 died. I can tell that 5 of them are Americana, but these other 4 I have no clue (well maybe one). First up is a black and white Rooster who has grown extremely fast (4 months old and larger then our...
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    Looking for Nagoya Cochins (not bantam)

    I have some Japanese friends that told me about this breed when I said I was looking for a meat breed that was not a Cornish-X. My friend spelled it "Kochin", but I have not had luck using that name. We live in Northern California and I have had little luck finding this breed. I have found...
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