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    why such strong smelly poo?

    My two barnyard special chicks, probably about 4-5 weeks old now (given to me with no idea how old they were) have a really pungent smelling poo. Its been like this since Ive gotten them. Ive had chicks several times, but they have never smelled this bad. Any ideas? They are in the house most of...
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    I can't stand the waiting!!! *UPDATE*

    Mom just called with one of those phone calls you never want. At first I thought she was joking, she just said "I don't know what to do" I thought she meant trying to put her new book down to clean the house or something. But no.......She had just got the call from my Aunt Beth asking mom to...
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    saline water for eye........salt and boiled water?

    Im pretty sure Ive read this somewhere, but of course, I cant find it. Is it about 3/4tsp boiled into 1gal of water then cooled? Need to try washing out a chicks eye. Thanks, Shannon
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    Chick with really swollen eye!

    One of the baby chicks my friend bought me yesterday has a swollen eye. It can open it, but is relucatent to do so. Its scratchs at it alot too. Its eating and drinking fine, but the eye seems to be very uncomfortable. What can I do for the baby? Thanks, Shannon
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    Friend came bearing gifts!

    My friends bought me two chicks from a place they found on the way to a new feed store! I think the poor things are rather wild, and clueless. They managed to escape me, so I spent awhile trying to catch them. Ended up waiting til night. They didnt even know to hide in the bushs. They curled up...
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    Eprinex ok on baby chicks?

    A friend of mine brought me a present today! 2 baby chicks. Problem is they are covered in red mites!! I saw 6 or 7 of them on top of there heads when I first saw them. I lightly dusted them in sevin dust, but wondering if that will be enough. I have Eprinex, which I give my flock twice a year...
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    Buying traps tomorrow...any suggestions?

    Like others lately, weve had a racoon stopping by for lunch during the middle of the day. We are heading into town first thing in the morning to buy some traps. Any thing I should know? Will a can of cat food work as bait? Oh, and its ok for up to just relocate it several miles away? Itll have...
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    Does she need grit?

    Ive been hand feeding Ms Topps since her attack, but Im wondering if I need to be giving her some grit of some sort. If so, how is the best to do it? Shes drinking her water, but still isnt eating on her own. Ive been giving her baby food with a dropper. Thanks, Shannon
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    How deep does run fencing need to go down to be predetor proof?

    It looks like my chooks are going to be fenced in for the first time in thier life!! We a coon (or possibly a badger) on the loose and attacking during the day I have no choice. Just wondering how deep I need to dig down and bury fence line so that it cant dig under. Thanks, Shannon
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    Can I give her asprin....if so, how much?

    My banty Cochin was attacked by a coon today. (see other post for more details) She seems to be in pain (understandable) so I was wondering if I could give her some asprin in her water. Thanks, Shannon
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    Found hen after coon attacked her....**UPDATE**

    I ran out to the coop earlier today when I heard everyone giving the alarm. Just as I got there I saw a racoon dragging Topps down under the coop. She looked dead as it carried her off. Well my dog went after it and treed it. Well I just went out to finish securing the outer yard fence when I...
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    Think I got a fake paypal email...........what do I do?

    Got an email today that appears to be a Paypal email saying my account has been flagged and that I should go to this link and verify all my info. I dont think this is the real deal, so I didnt go to the link. Anyone know where/who I should send this info to inform Paypal? Thanks, Shannon
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    What would attack during the day? Beloved hen was eaten <cry>

    Someone just ate my Pebbles. She was my favorite girl! She was my best mamma, and sweetest. She would come through the cat door and lay her eggs on the poarch, and would make a run for the house when ever she saw we left the door open. 2 days ago I even found an egg in an old box in the house...
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    anyone remember the other auction site for chooks and eggs?

    I know there is ebay and aggbid, but I thought someone here started an auction type site. Anyone remember what it is, and does anyone have an opinion on it? Thanks, Shannon
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    Newbies question about Venice Turpentine and crack horse hoofs.

    Hi there, The horses we adopted have some cracked hoofs. I was told to apply venice turpentine once a day. I have the VT but there are no directions on it. Ive been applying it nightly, but Im thinking that might be too much. Am I doing this right? LOL Ive searched online about the VT,k but...
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    Meet Buddy and Sugar!!!

    We finally added a couple of horses to our little farm Both are retired Polo "ponies" about 22 years old, and perfect for a newbie like me <grin> Here are my new babies! Im on Buddy and the neighbor girl is on Sugar. (Im in the striped shirt) Its a BAD picture of me, so pay more attention to...
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    Do male goats get aggressive as they age?

    I have 2 pygmy goats that are now about 3.5 years old. Romp, the male is becoming a ^(*&(*) Brandy our girl is still as sweet as can be, but Romp usually wont let us give her much attention if hes around. Romp is just becoming a pushy pain in my rear! Its at the point where I have to constantly...
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    OT...horses and goats, do they get along?

    We recently adopted a couple of retired polo "ponies" and was wondering if it would be safe to move my goats down to the pasture. Right now they are in the acre up next to the house. I wanted them close since I didnt spend awhole lot of time in the pasture or the barn. Well now that we have the...
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    Sending a PM.....

    Can we send private messages on this board? I was looking at our BYC map in the "where are we" section and found someone lives in my area. I wanted to send her a PM but cant figure out how to do it. I tried doing it through the Frappr map, but it isnt letting me sign up, so no luck there lol...
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    Do you sell chicks at auctions?

    We have an auction held the next town over every Friday night. I was wondering if anyone has sold thier chicks or roosters at one. We went to check it out and everything seems to be pretty good. Even got to talk to the NPIP lady that is there every Friday. I have 10 chicks that I need to find...
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