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    Complete newbie! Do I sterilize my eggs before placing them in incubator?

    I have just purchased a new Hovabator Still Air Incubator and the turner. I have eggs from my existing flock that I want to hatch. I have NEVER done this before and have no idea what I'm doing. I know the humidity is important and keeping the temperature constant at 99.5 but that's it. Any...
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    Columbian Wyandotte hen sounding and acting strange.

    I have a Columbian Wyandotte laying hen that has just started making a strange noise. I can't tell if it's her breathing, but I think so. She also appears to be sneezing occasionally. Should I separate her from the rest of the flock? Will Sulmet treat a respiratory infection, as I have some...
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    Roosters or Hens? Please help!

    These guys, or gals, are 10 weeks old and I need to know if they are roosters or hens. I think they are roosters judging by the combs and waddles (wattles?). What do you think?
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    Chicks with blood around their rear are dying! What is this?

    Can anyone tell me what this is and how to treat it? We just lost one leghorn chick today, and it appears two more have the same problem. It is obviously contagious, so how do I treat it. I have started Sulmet in their water. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have never seen this before.
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    Is cornbread okay for chicks 3-6 weeks old?

    I have several chicks from 3-6 weeks old and would like to give them a treat of cornbread and some greens along with their chick starter. They are in a coop with a heat light and have free access to their run with lots of dirt to scratch around in. Is the cornbread okay without chick grit, or...
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    Opinions needed on coop and run size please!

    I have 165 chicks that are from one week to 4 weeks old. Some are RIR's and some are Buff Orps, Red Sex Link and White Leghorn. I eventually want all laying hens and will sell the roosters when they are older. I am planning to start a coop and run, as I have too many neighbors to free range...
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    Tail feather I.D.

    Is it possible to tell a hen from a rooster by their tail feathers at 4 weeks old. I have RIR chicks and some have really long pointy tail feathers and some do not. Can I safely identify my roosters from my hens by this? Please help? I need to sell my roosters, as I want all laying hens...
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    Is cream cheese and sour cream okay for my chickens?

    I have managed to acquire quite a stockpile of cream cheese and sour cream. Would love to give some to my chickens in their oatmeal or mixed with scratch grain, but I'm not sure if it's okay. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks!
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