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    Pastey Butt !! Any advice??

    Have 4 chicks in a brooder box. Temps are cooler at night so I increase temp of brooder. They are 1 week old. Noticed 1 is getting pastey butt. I've been cleaning it of course the feathers are of its bottom now. Any suggestions ?? This is my little paint silkie that I have wanted so bad.. Lost 1...
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    Any Information on Fowl Pox/ outcomes/ treatments ?

    I have a couple of friends that some of their chickens have fowl pox. Is there any treatment? What is the usual outcome? How contagious is it? Any information would be greatly appreciated !!!
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    Questions about worming?

    Can you use the Ivermectin injectable to worm chickens. I was told to use a drop in each chickens mouth and a drop on the back of the neck. Is that ok. I haven't seen any worms. I have had them about 6 months and never been wormed. Some of them seem not to be as full and heavy as they should be...
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    Help !!! Sick Silkie ??

    I have a silkie that is about 14 weeks old. This morning she is sick. Not getting up. She seems weak. Don't hear or see any signs of resp problems. I had taken another hen out of the pen a few days ago for resp problems and isolated her and giving sulmet. This silkie doesnt appear to be having...
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    Silkie Breeders ??

    Are there any silkie breeders in the state of Mississippi or louisianna ?? Looking for a breeder with silkies for sale. Thanks !!!!!!!!!!
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    Looking for SILKIES to buy !!

    You must place a Want to Buy ad in the Buy Sell Trade section, please.
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    Questions about silkie hen ??

    I have a partridge silkie hen about 8-9 months old. I kept her but sold the rooster and 1 hen. The next day she layed. My question is how long will she possibly have fertile eggs? How often do most silkies lay? Once a day/ every other day? I took her egg out and put 2 other eggs in there hoping...
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    Questions about a broody hen??

    I have a BCM hen that has decided to go broody. I took the eggs last night but she still sitting. Tonight there were no eggs to gather so I think she is stealing them. Been getting 6-11 eggs per day. My questions are: 1. My nest is 2 foot off the ground so she will have to be moved. Should i go...
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    Coop Ventilation ??

    Building a coop for my silkies. It is 3 ft wide x 8 ft long and about 3' high on back and 4' high on front with slant roof. It will be solid wood with external nesting boxes. Was thinking about raising it off the ground 2ft will silkies go in that with a ramp/ door that I close at night? Next...
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    Need Help Predator Proofing !!

    I need help with predator proofing my coop and run. Something dug into one of my chicken pens at night and got all 8 Lavender Orps. First time we have had a problem but I figure they will be back. Lots of questions and in desperate need for answers before they strike again. The first coop I am...
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    Building a coop for silkies. GOT QUESTIONS ?? Please Help !!

    About to start building a coop for my silkies. How much sq. ft per silkie? I know it should be less than a standard hen. I have never had silkies. Do I need to put a roost bar inside? I've heard people say they don't roost, they sleep huddled together. I am gonna put 2 nesting boxes attached...
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    Silkies shaking heads??

    I have noticed my silkies shaking their heads alot and scratching. I tried to look at the skin. May see some dryness?? Could it be lice? Don't think it is mites. I cleaned the pen real good and put DE in there and in the bedding. What can I put on them? How do I put it on them? Thanks for any...
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    Humidity Questions? Need Help Now Please !!

    Set eggs in incubator Monday night. Humidity is 55% without any water in it. Should I open a vent?
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    How to tell when Silkies are feathered out?

    How can I tell when my silkies are feathered out and quit using a heat lamp at night. I have 5 silkies. When I bought them 2 were much bigger than 3 of them. I think they were older. They should be about 8 weeks old at least. They have been with my lavender orps that are feathered out well. I...
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    8 week old chicks ! Temp questions ?

    I am new to chickens. They appear to feathered out pretty good. The temps this week at night are supposed to be around 40 -50. Should they be ok without a heat lamp? I moved them out to the bigger pen today. It is covered with tarps on 3 sides and top. They have a large pet carrier with hay...
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    First time ever to incubate eggs !! Got Questions ??

    First time ever incubating eggs. Do you candle before you start? Or do you candle a week after you start? What should the humidity be? What should the temp be? How often should they be turned? Thanks for any information you can give me !!
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    Questions about fertile eggs ??

    How long does a laying hen need to be with a rooster before the eggs would be fertile? Also as I save my eggs to put in the incubator what temp should they be? Can I write on the eggs with pencil to know what each egg is?
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    What is the difference in EE's and Ameracaunas ??

    How can you tell the difference between Easter Eggers and Ameracaunas? I have 2 that I was told were Ameracaunas. They both lay blue eggs.
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    Questions about how to incubate eggs ??

    I am new to chickens. I want to save up some eggs to put in incubator. 1. Once I collect the eggs how do I store them till I get enough to incubate? 2. When do I candle them? What am I looking for when I do candle them? 3. Is there a site where I can go to to learn more about incubating eggs?
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    New to chickens Questions about worming ?

    I am new to chickens. I have had my flock for about 3 months. I have noticed some of them are having watery poop. I have noticed some poop on there feathers. (not much) I put Apple cidar vinegar in there water about 4 times a week. (1 Tbs/gallon of water) They free range all day and get layer...
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