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    Definition/Explanation of "Carrier"

    I have a Golden Comet that has symptoms of a respiratory infection that we're treating with antibiotics. From what I've read in the forum, I understand that once recovered, she'll always be a "carrier". Does that mean she will always be susceptible to respiratory infections or that she will...
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    Rogue RIR

    Well, it's been interesting around here that's for sure! I have a sickly, sneezy hen and after much internet searching and BYC forum reading, I decided the first thing I needed to do for her was clean the coop really well until I hear back from the County Extension Agent. So I came home this...
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    Need Help With A Sick Chick

    I think one of my golden comets has a cold. I have heard her sneeze occassionally over the past couple of weeks. Searching the forums seemed to indicate that wasn't a big deal especially if it was right after changing out the hay or whatever. For the last couple of days when I would gather...
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    Interacting With My Chickens

    I acquired my 7 and 8 month old hens about 3 weeks ago from a guy who just likes to raise chicks but doesn't like messing with chickens. I suppose he's like me and felines...I like kittens but I don't like cats! :) Anyway, the young adult birds were kept in a very nice large coop and...
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    Dust Baths

    So I've got these 6 hens. 3 of which are laying regularly and I suspect the others will start up pretty soon too. The coop and run is as predator proof as possible and I think I've got a pretty good handle on the watering and feeding. All in all...I'm pretty pleased with things. However...
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    New Chicken Checklist?

    I just received my laying age hens this past weekend and this is my first experience in chicken ownership. I used to help my grandmother tend chickens when I was a little girl but that has been a looooooooooong time ago. Thanks to BYC, I believe I have a very predator proof coop and run set...
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    How Long Until They Lay?

    Hello, I just purchased six hens (2 RIR, 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Golden Comets) and the seller said they were about 8 months old and he had taken them off layer feed because he didn't want to mess with eggs this winter. He also said they'd start laying again if I gave put them back on layer feed...
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    New Chicken Owner

    Hello all! I received my first chickens this past weekend...6 wonderful ladies I hope will keep us in eggs for years to come. My grandmother had chickens but this is the first time I have had chickens of my own. I will have many questions, I'm sure!
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