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mixing existing flock with new
alright so here's the story: I originally had 9 chickens (4 roos, 5 hens). The roos will become BBQ when the time is right but want i would like to know if this is going to upset my hens? Because I have read that chickens will mourn a loss. Also, i just got in 29 chicks. When the time is...- BoonFarm
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Treats for chicks?
I have 5 day old chicks that i ordered and was wondering if they are too young to give them mashed up fruit as a treat? or maybe mashed up hard boil egg? Or just stay away from treats till they are older. I have raised chicks before but never had any this young. Anything would be helpful. Thanks- BoonFarm
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- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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help with dying turkey poults!!
this afternoon two of my turkey poults started looking not as active. The same two have been in a downward spiral since then. They are limp and not moving but are still breathing. The other 5 are doing just fine. I just fed the two sick ones some water with mashed up hard boil egg in it, trying... -
Inherited baby turkeys
Just inherited 7 baby turkeys. I would assume they are not more than a week old. Tips/steps on how to raise them?? I have chickens that I raised from chicks, do i raise them the same way? Anything would be helpful. Thanks