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  1. Kernel Cluck

    Fresh eggs dont pass the float test

    Every once in a while we get a “fresh” egg from our flock that wont pass the float test. We started testing because i had one several months ago that was clearly bad when i went to fry it. This only happens periodically. We had three today and the last time was over a m9nth ago. Any ideas what...
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    Help... hen weak and falling over!

    I have a 5 year old Leghorn hen. Last week she started looking unwell by pulling her head into her shoulders, tail down and comb falling over. On Sunday I found her laying on her side in the snow. She does not appear to be injured. I brought her in the house and have been trying to hydrate and...
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    Sick Hen! Looking for ideas.

    I have a 5 year old Leghorn hen. Last week she started looking unwell by pulling her head into her shoulders, tail down and comb falling over. On Sunday I found her laying on her side in the snow. She does not appear to be injured. I brought her in the house and have been trying to hydrate and...
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    Help please.. Friend has Leghonr Roo that needs a home.

    Looking for some help. My friend called me to say that his Leghorn Roo has attacked his little girls in recent weeks and is looking to rehome him. I am aware that this is a very common problem... however, is any one in southeastern Wisconsin able to take a Roo for possibly a large, less...
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    Anyone use ECO pressed firewood bricks in their wood stove? Opinions?

    In the winter I use my wood stove to heat the house when I am home. (furnace when I am not). This year I am trying a pallet of Redstone ECO pressed firewood bricks. They burn a long time, give off a ton of heat and leave no ash. Does any else use or have used these?
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    Egg filled with poop? A Sunday morning suprise.

    So this morning I was making a fried egg sandwich for my wife who is going to be gone for the day. When I cracked the second egg.... the entire contents were black! I mean black and also very smelly. Unfortunately i cracked it into a hot skillet, so what ever it was stunk to high heaven. It...
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    MOSQUITO"S!!! Has any one ever used the "Natural" mosquito sprays around the hens?

    Looking for someone who has used any of the "natural" sprays such as Mosquito Beeter. My hens free range and the Mosquitos are out of control. This product is attached to the hose end and contains Cedar oil, Lemon Grass and other Oils. It says safe to use around pets.. but most pets don't...
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    Does free ranging cause a decrease in egg laying?

    I have tried to find this but I cannot find an answer on the forums. I began free ranging my hens about 2 months ago. Ever since, I have seen a significant decrease in egg production. I have checked the yard and I don't find random eggs under bushes and in hidden spots. A friend suggested that...
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    Find the chickens in the garden challenge.

    My wife took these yesterday. I just thought others would appreciate a quick game of find the chickens in the garden.
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    Alternative (old school) bacteria killers. Has anyone tried one to clean the coop?

    Well... its spring time, so its coop cleaning time. I have read many threads on bleach vs no bleach, oxine, vinegar, etc. I was wondering if anyone has ever used an alternative like lavender or other such old school remedies. Lavender is a very powerful anti-bacteria and anti-viral. I am...
  11. Kernel Cluck

    Scratch Grains. Is there such thing as too much?

    My hens love the scratch grains. The other day my neighbor, who also has a small flock, suggested that you can give chickens to much. Is this true?
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    So how do I get a frizzle?

    I really enjoy the frizzle threads. I think I understand the gentics of it.. my question is way less complicated. How do you get one? For most people was it just an accident and then you have the "frizzle gene" in the pool so-to-speak? Or do you have to know someone who already has Frizzles in...
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    Will my hens catch on to my trick to get them into the run at night?

    I am going on about 3 months of letting the hens out of the fenced area for a period of time to free range. To get them back in, I use the scratch grain in a can trick. They are all just turning one year old. Will they eventually figure me out and stop following me because they don't want to go...
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    Do chickens need their own personal space?

    This is my first summer with full grown hens. ( well almost, they will be a year in July). When they were smaller, the coop seemed plenty big, but now I am afraid that they will be too crowded. Do chickens, at night, like to huddle all year or is it best to give them space to spread out? This is...
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    How to find or raise a friendly Roo

    I am thinking of getitng a rooster but am hesitant because all I hear is about how difficult they can be. My neighbors Polish Rooster is super aggressive. I have named him Diablo! Any suggestions on breeds that I might look at or raising them to be more gentle?
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    Spring Cleaning- suggestions?

    This will be our first spring cleaning. Does any one have good ideas or things to avoid. My plan is to spray and scrub with bleach, but I have done some reading on Oxine? Is anyone familiar with this? Is it appropriate for a deep spring scrub down? Any ideas to be thorough and safe would be helpful.
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    Lost my favorite hen to a Prloapsed vent. Looking for advice to prevent this in the future.

    This is Mrs. T.. my last Wyandotte. Last week she proloapsed her vent. I spent much time that day on BYC and found alot of great advice for treating it. I cared for her for 5 days and was finally going to take her to my local vent for a purse stitch because the proloapse was not gettting better...
  18. Kernel Cluck

    Hello from "God's Country"

    Thats Wisconsin for those who don't know. My wife and I are new to chickens. We have 5 girls. ( We had six but lost one to a hawk this summer). RIR's, Wyandotte and White Rocks. They are a cherished and welcome addition to our family. I have used BYC to avoid most of the mistakes and love the site.
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