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    Another failed quail hatch...beginning to think it's our incubator...

    We started with 60 coturnix eggs from a local breeder in early June. Seemed like it was going okay but they never hatched...I opened the eggs and saw maybe 3 developed chicks dead but the rest were either very early development or nothing at all. It was heartbreaking. I suspected temperature...
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    Help! injured coturnix quail

    We’ve had our little guys outside for about a week now. Came home from an overnight trip and found this one with his wing half ripped off! It looks so bad—possibly even gangrenous, I don’t know how he’s alive right now but he’s acting perfectly normally. They’re in a fully enclosed pen with...
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    Looking to build the flock in Saint Paul, MN area

    Hi all, I have two birds currently but would like to add to this flock. We are looking for birds already of laying age since it's getting to be pretty cold out there. Looking for: Golden Laced Wyandotte Buff Orpington Black Australorp Speckled Sussex Chantecler Please message if you are in...
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    Sick hen? Listless, no appetite, light comb color and slow capillary refill

    Hey all, I suppose this isn't much of an EMERGENCY, but my chicken is unwell and I would be upset if she died. I don't live where my chickens are but my dad has been reporting on her condition and I said I'd try to figure out what's wrong. Here is the situation: Old English Game Bantam hen...
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    ~3 week old OEGB babies

    Two appear to be like the one in the last picture, with a more prominent comb and speckled breast feathers. The other three have less red combs and more duckwing (?) coloration. Any ideas on color/gender? thanks much!
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    Potential "indoor" coop--worst idea ever?

    I just got 6 bantam chicks from TSC and they're already getting bigger and stronger, so I'm exploring different coop options. I have a large yard (for the city), but it's on the corner and pretty visible, so I wanted to keep the coop as small and close to the house as possible. The flock will be...
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    TSC Assorted Bantams

    I just got 6 "assorted bantam" chicks from Tractor Supply Company. They're only a few days old, straight run, so I'm not looking for any genders yet, but I was wondering about possible breed? They are all clean-legged, with no sign of extra crown or cheek feathers. All have the "chipmunk"...
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    ARGH is something wrong with my computer?--update.

    The last three times I've tried to upload stuff (going into Uploads, choosing a file, resizing) it takes FOREVER (like more than an hour) and I just give up cause the rest of my family needs to use a computer. So either I just need to buy myself a laptop, or I'm not doing something right...
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    Facebook--pros and cons

    Hey y'all. I'm looking into getting a facebook page, and I would like all of your wise opinions on the matter. I've heard some terrible stories of broken hearts and lost relationships because of the facebook craze but I've also seen great friendships last through a long absence because of it...
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    Monsanto's fingers in every plum pie...

    http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1002286.htm I think it's amazing how they can claim that "We do not have a commercial corn business in Haiti. Our goal is to help build a sustainable agriculture system to benefit the people of Haiti." What do they know about sustainable...
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    C'mon, let's see 'em...worst prom photos!!

    It's that time of year, and among all the gorgeous girls and guys, there are the more-than-occasional wacky hairdos, bad dresses, etc. I want to see the worst prom photos you can dig up--but be nice! no posting pics of your best friend or your date...haha
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    The Pick-Me-Up Thread

    For days like these, when the clouds are grey, a thread to lift your spirits: Post cute/funny pics or good stories with happy endings to give a smile to some one in need. Here's one:
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    Anyone else have a totally "blonde" moment?

    No offense to all you platinums, I was one once but now it's turned more auburn, but I had a freaky blonde moment the other night. Woke up in the middle of the night with terrible congestion. Lay there in despair wondering what I could do about it. Finally got back to sleep. When I woke up...
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    I am SICK sick SICK of it all!

    http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_14824769?source=rss&nclick_check=1 All this name calling and personal slants back and forth (from the right and the left, but from the White House I think it's just pathetic). I'm sorry if this is too politically sensitive but I'm also talking on a more...
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    Duke vs. Butler--Who are YOU rooting for?

    Game tonight, 9:21 EST. I'm pullin' for the underdog Bulldogs, but I think the Blue Devils will pull it out. What about all you peoples?
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    The Official Poetry Thread

    (No, I did not mean to write "poultry" thread...hyuk hyuk hyuk) anyway... I thought since the fading of the castle thread we needed some more culture around here on BYC (no, redneck "culture" is NOT what I'm talking about... ) and hence--The Poetry Thread. I'll start by posting a poem, and we...
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    For those who know their music...

    ...I could use a little help. I go to a small Christian highschool and I need some songs to put on a pump up/ warmup mix before volleyball/basketball games. The headmaster is very strict and won't allow inappropriate lyrics, swearing, etc. in the pump up songs. Does anyone know of some good...
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    Proof...

    ...that the world is going to h-e- double hockeysticks ( ) in a handbasket... http://www.chnpress.com/news/?section=2&id=9889 For the first time in the world, a travel agency in the Czech Republic is offering special trips for teddy bears and other stuffed toys. This, when hundreds of...
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    Lysacek wins gold!

    ...but Plushenko can't accept that? Buddy, your program just wasn't as good, quad or no quad. End of story. Be happy with your silver. And hats off to Evan for being so gentlemanly in the Bob Costas interview.
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    Fighting for chickens in Saint Paul MN--UPDATE

    I have never been so justifiably mad in my entire life. The current rules for keeping chickens require one to get permission from 75% neighbors within a 150' radius. Not too complicated, unless you have hard headed next-doors who squelch the plan. They kind of nudged the other neighbors...
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