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    Foxtail in hen eye

    My hen has a foxtail in her eye. I almost got it but she blinks.now I can't see it and I don't think it got flushed out. I'm hoping it didn't go further down. Will it find it's way out on it's own? I flushed and out eye ointment in it. She's a nice hen and need her around
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    Marans- Blues, Blacks, Splashes -Nor Cal - Local pickup only

    I have some B/B/S Marans chicks from pure Wade Jeane lines. I also have Olive eggers from this line and Lavender AM. Here are the the pics of my birds. These are pics of some of the eggs I'm getting. The pictures were taken in Jan, and they started laying in Sept. So they were a little darker...
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    What does diatomaceous earth kill?

    I know NOT internal parasites, cause its been in their food and when I wormed them with another wormer I had a load of roundworms come out. BUT we have a million red ants that loved my grain bins. Put some in there and in 2 days they were gone. So my specific question is this: would DE kill worm...
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    DONT give Ivermectin to your dogs!

    Specifically herding breeds. Just wanted to remind people about Ivermectin. Some herding breeds( Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle dogs, etc) are deathly allergic to Ivermectin based products and should never be given them. Please don't dose them when you're doing your other...
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    Processing near Tracy/Modesto area

    I'm in the Tracy area and was looking for processors in this area. Even, Modesto, Stockton, Livermore areas if possible. Thanks :)
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    why no corn layer feed?

    so i'm feeding organic, but the brand I have contains soy. I found a mill the does organic non soy, but also one that has no corn too. I understand the no soy, but what's the big deal with corn these days. I believe it is non GMO corn, but still? And I know why you wouldn't want TOO much corn...
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    chick pecking :rooster booster vs. pine tar

    I have these almost 2 week old chicks (marans) and they are starting to peck the new feathers. they are in an 8x8 coup, with a 250w heat lamp that they can get close or far away from. plenty of room, feed and waterers. I put Blu-cote (sp?) on them and under the light it seem to make it worse...
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    Dont assume your hens are eating the eggs!

    Just a thought as egg laying is starting to pick up. Please don't assume your chickens are eating their own eggs. Last season I was SURE I had a hen breaking open and eating the eggs in the coop. I tried to get out quicker, put hot sauce in an empty egg. BUT THEN... I decided it was time to cull...
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    New member from CA

    Hi, I just found this great site, and I love it!! I've had chickens for about 16 years on my own, but was taught to love them by my dear grandmother. Before forums, I would call her up as a newbie with all of my questions I live in CA. I currently have 13 sex link and 2 easter egger pullets. My...
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