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    Skunk in the Chicken House!

    Hi Everyone- I haven't posted in a few weeks again, but I check in on all of you and appreciate everything you share. I'm posting tonight because I wouldn't have believed what happen if I didn't see it with my own eyes... This morning I went out to check on my chickens (21 females, 2 roosters...
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    Flock Singling Out One Chick

    Hello- I have a flock of 23 - 6 weeks old. 21 pullets, 2 roosters - a mixed variety. I posted yesterday that everyone is doing pretty well other than one light colored Americauna that I had to seperate into a pet carrier because the rest were pecking at her bottom. She's been in there for a...
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    Happy Chicks! Thanks BYC!

    Hi BYC! I am a new chicken enthusiast. I posted a few times when I first got my 24 chicks in March. I was so afraid I was going to do something totally catostrophic and that the poor little things wouldn't survive my ignorance! All of you were very supportive and generous with your knowledge...
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    EEEK! Broken Toe!

    I noticed last week that her middle toe was curved. I also noticed in the past few days that it seems to have gotten worse, but today it is at a 90 degree angle! (She's about 1.5 weeks old) It is not bleeding and she doesn't pick at it - and neither do the others. She is favoring it, however...
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    Wiping nose on ground?

    Every time I hang put with my chicks, I walk away a little more intrigued... I noticed a few that "wipe their nose" on the ground? Kind of a side to side motion. Normal or abnormal? Thanks! Simple Chick
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    Crooked Toes? Bedding? Loose Droppings? Scratch?

    Oh my, so many questions! My little chicks are looking pretty good, but I do have a few questions: - I have them on paper towels and change them a few times a day. 23 little chicks make a pretty serious mess! I noticed that there feet are getting a little crusty. I bought some pine...
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    Impacted Crop?

    Hope somebody is awake at this late hour... I suspect that one of my chicks has an impacted crop. I've read info about mineral oil and massaging. Can I use vegetable oil? Olive oil? Thanks!
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    Lighting for Chicks?

    I have a quick question about night time lighting for chicks... My chicks are in a climate controled brooder with a coil heater. The only light in it is a flourescent bulb. I just got them yesterday and last night I turned off the light so it was dark in the brooder. I checked on them a...
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    Chicken Newbie

    Hi Everyone. I've been checking on your discussions for the past week or so. I've gotten a lot of great information! Thanks! I just got my chicks yesterday - a nice variety of 24 pullets. I feel like I have most things under control, but have an odd question... I have taken to calling one...
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