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    Can a Broody Hen Go An Extra Week?

    My Turken, Pauladeen, was sitting on Rhode Island Red eggs. All was well until she got confused and returned to sit on the decoy eggs and let the real ones go cold. I added a few more eggs to the clutch and she continued to sit on them. If they all turn out to be dead (the cold ones plus the...
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    Young Hen Mauled by Toy Dog

    My toy poodle got into the chicken yard through a locked gate and mauled my chickens. Five are dead. I have one survivor in a box in my living room; she's dazed and is mouth-breathing. I put Neosporin Antiseptic in her wounds (neck, head and vent area). I also gave her vitamin paste (the kind...
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    Speckledy Chickens

    Speckledy Chickens: Does anyone out there breed them? Or are they not in the U.S. yet? I want them .... Dianne in Houston
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    Welsummer Rooster in Houston, Texas Needs Home

    I can't keep my beautiful, healthy, fully-feathered Welsummer rooster in my suburban backyard (he came with a small flock I purchased). I don't know how old he is, but he is a Spring 2009 hatch, and has not yet begun to crow or reach full size. I don't care about making a profit off of placing...
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    Am I Making a Mistake?

    I am purchasing a small tractor coop that I thought would be all I needed ... but from lurking through this discussion group I see it may be too small for my four standards. The tractor coop I am thinking of is the small red and white one (second from top) at...
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    Do I need a Silkie?

    I am the proud new owner of a Welsummer trio. I thought I would have to get a Silkie if I ever wanted to hatch chicks. However, I also have a buff Orpington pullet. Do Orpington's get broody? Or do they also need a Silkie foster mom for their eggs? Thanks in advance for any advice. Dianne in...
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    A Silkie Needed to Hatch Chicks? NEVER MIND

    I'm sorry. Wrong topic! I will post elsewhere. But sure enjoyed my peek at the Tiki Hut. very cool.
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