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    Suspected botulism case in one duck - any hope for him?

    I have a flock of 13 Swedish blues and one pilgrim goose. All are healthy and active except for one of the three drakes, who has been declining quite suddenly for the last few days. I let them outside a couple days ago and he fell off the step, then couldn't get back inside up the step with the...
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    Guinea Fowl Need New Home - New Hampshire

    I have seven guinea fowl (mixed male/female and colors: white, lavender, pearl) that I raised from keets last summer. I love the crazy birds, but despite our large acreage they insist on ranging to the neighboring housing development. We tried fencing, but they fly over. Thought about clipping...
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    Chick Hatched with Leg That Won't Work?

    I just hatched 8 bantams, and the last one to hatch - about 12 hours after the rest - emerged with a leg that sticks straight out behind him. He thrashes around the incubator trying to get upright, but all he can do is maneuver his one good leg and hobble. He's about 12 hours old now and no...
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    How many ducks to order, and where from?

    Hi, all - I have chickens and guineas already, so of course the next step is ducks. I have done some research and want a balanced duck that can provide meat and eggs; so far it looks like the Rouen is the winner. Anyone have input there? We have a large acreage and sizable garden for them...
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    Which Roosters to Cull?

    Hi! I am raising my first roostered flock, and have several roosters who will meet the freezer tomorrow morning. However, I'm having trouble deciding whether it's okay to keep more than one rooster, and if I don't, which is the best to keep. I have two flocks in one (plus guineas, but they're...
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