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    question about feed requirements

    Would anyone happen to know how much feed a laying hen requires daily? I think I may be over feeding my flock. Thanks in advance. Mary
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    Deer Corn Stuck In Crop

    I think one of my girls has deer corn stuck in her crop........I can feel it in there and she's not doing well. Any Idea's? Thanks.........Mary
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    Emergency........help!!!

    Hi Folks........I have a 8 mo. old Black Australorp who obviously isn't well. She's been standing off by herself all day while the others free range. I just noticed she pooped and it is yellow and runny. Does this sound like an Egg Bound Girl? Any ideas what it might be. TIA..........Mary
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    wtb Fancy Pigeons

    Hi Folks. We are looking to buy some fancy pigeons. If anyone has these breeds please let me know. Hungarian Giant House Pigeon English Trumpeter White or tail marked Fantail Oriental Frill. Thanks.........Mary
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    Really ORANGE Yolks.......Question

    Hi folks.......haven't been on here for several months but I'm hoping to get an answer to my question. A month ago I made a chicken tractor and gave it to my elderly neighbor with 3 layers. Today she sent an egg over for me to see and I have never seen a yolk so orange. She free ranges them...
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    Looking for Pigeons

    DH is builing a new loft for some fancy pigeons. Anyone here breed them? Thanks, Mary
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    Tiger Woods

    Legally he doesn't have to talk to anyone. Wondering what Ya'll think here. I don't think he should be pressured into talking about his car accident the other morning. He apparently wasn't drunk or on drugs. Maybe they had a battle. It's his business and her business. I think the media...
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    Here's My Dilemma

    I got a little pullet to be a house hen 5 months ago........turned out to be a little banty roo. Well, he has his own tractor and is living outside now, and free ranges during the day. Has fun humping my door mat and eating the outdoor cats food. Mean little guy but he's a cutie. So the...
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    The Good News.........The Bad News

    The BAD news is that our lil' Dixie Chick......( indoor house pet ) is a ROOSTER. The Good News is that " Rooty" ....( Toot Tootie ) has a diaper that fits to perfection. Thanks Tess......( Lovemychix) who offered to alter them free of charge!!! Not that I needed it, now that he's...
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    Why is my Buff Orpington Screeching????

    She is about 6 months old. Looks perfectly healthy. Moves around, eats and seems normal...........until She starts the LOUD, LOUD screeching. If a hen could SCREAM.......this would be the sound. She started this yesterday late morning and did it again today early afternoon. She was jumping...
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    Anyone know what the average resting heart rate should be?

    I was suppose to check it three mornings in a row before getting out of bed and I didn't do it. I need to know for my Curves assessment tomorrow. Thanks, Mary
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    WOODSTOCK?? What was that.......

    I'm ashamed to say that although I was 17 yr. old.........I NEVER heard of it until it was way history. Now....they're showing the 40th anniversary and I don't recognize a thing. I never did drugs. I liked Peter, Paul and Mary....John Denver....even the Carpenters. Not to mention Dionne...
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    Oyster Shell......yes or no?

    I used to give it all the time. I ran out for awhile and I just have grit and the shells seem just as hard without the oyster shell. Wondering what you all think.
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    For Animal Lover's

    I posted this already on the Arkansas thread so I hope I don't get in trouble.. I just wanted to share this with you all. It's only a few miles from me and it's quite something. Mary http://www.rockyridgerefuge.com/ Edited to actually add the link.......duh!
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    Can Anyone Post a Pic of a Chicken Wearing a Diaper?

    I have some but can't seem to figure it out. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Hope this is the right place to ask. Thanks, Mary
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    Has Anyone Ever Lost A Chicken To Old Age?

    Just wondering if anyone has had a layer long enough to lose it of natural causes. I have a Red Star that came home a year ago from free ranging with a limp and hasn't laid an egg since. How long did you ever keep a lovable " Free Loader "? What's the life expectancy of a chicken? Thanks...
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    Wheels for a chicken tractor..Could sure use some ADVICE

    So, I who never built a thing in my life built a tractor. DH thought it looked decent. Well I tried to move it tonight with the rider mower and the wheels just broke. I had training wheels for a bike. NOT! So anyone out there in chickenland ever build one? What did you use for tires...
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    Need a name

    Hey guys........hope this is the right forum. I finally got my one and only little house chicken. A banty cochin. Think she will be mottled. Any name ideas for a sweet little girl? Right now she's on my desk wrapped in a towel and sleeping like a baby.
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    Best Breed for in INDOOR Chicken.........Advise Please. UPDATE

    I'm wanting to get an indoor chook. I have quite a few hardy layers outside and they're quite bonded to eachother. So, I don't want to bring one of them indoors. I was thinking of a Silkie but I can't seem to find just one in my area. Any Advice on a good, friendly, calm breed for indoors...
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    Is it Me or is BYC running slow tonight

    Just wondering.
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