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    Egg perintonitis...

    We are pretty sure one of our hens has this. Is it safe for us to butcher and eat her? Thanks!
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    When to move mama hen?

    Ok, this is our first time raising chicks with a broody. We hatched 5 babies the first week of June so our babies are 5-6 weeks now. We lost 1 baby to a hawk due to me being too slow to put a cover on their run :( Anyways, the mama is still with them and though I thought she would only nurture...
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    Question about non fertile eggs from under broody hen...

    We have a broody hen and no rooster so we got some fertile eggs from a neighbor to put under her. She had 6 non fertile eggs that had been under her for 2-3 days, are these still edible or did they get too hot? TIA!
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    Cleveland GA?

    We are considering a house within city limits in Cleveland GA. Does anyone know the laws/ordinances there? Thanks!
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    What happened to my hen?

    We typically free range our chickens unless we're going to be gone for an extended period of time. Last night I went to lock up our coop and one of our girls was missing (Full size austrolorp). I've walked around our yard (about 2 acres) and no sign of feathers, carcass, or anything. My neighbor...
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    Broody or just cold??

    I have a bantam frizzle hen who I think is about 36 weeks old (9months) and she's been staying in the nesting box a lot! Yesterday I didn't see her come out once so I today I made her :p I was afraid she wasn't eating or drinking. I'm not sure if she's broody or if she's just cold. We're in GA...
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    Can chickens eat chanterelle mushrooms?

    So, we have had a super wet summer here in GA and the tasty chanterelle mushrooms have been popping up everywhere! Does anyone know if they are safe for chickens??
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    How much are you paying for soy free non-GMO?

    I'm considering switching to an organic soy free non GMO feed, once all my girls are laying, that I can get from a local farm. It's Countryside Organics and They are charging $39 for a 50lb bag. I'm just wondering if this is a typical price or if it's a little high? Right now I'm feeding purina...
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    List of things I need to do to keep my flock healthy??

    I'm trying to figure out the things I need to be doing on a regular basis to keep my chickens healthy (deworming, DE for mites, etc and when and how often to do these things). Is there a list anyone can point me to? Thanks!
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    Are they ready for the coop?

    Ok, we have 4 17 week old BO and two bantams in the coop already. We also have 6 9 week old pullets we've been slowly trying to introduce. They are at the point where they are able to be with them during the day with only minor pecking. So, my question...are they ready to be cooped up with the...
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    Rooster being mean or trying to mate?

    I have a bantam D'uccle rooster, not sure exactly the age but he's been crowing for about a month now. Anyways, today when they were out in the yard he seemed to be getting aggressive with our 17 week old buff orpingtons. He was grabbing their side feathers like he was trying to get a hold of...
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    Best way to integrate chicks into existing flock?

    We have 6 chicks, five are 6 weeks and one is just a little older (neighbor gave it to us and I didn't ask the age), who are still in the brooder. Out in the coop we have 4 almost 14 week old buff orpingtons, a young D'uccle bantam rooster, and a young bantam frizzle. I will probably wait until...
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    Panting but not hot

    I have two chicks (6 weeks) that have started panting...holding mouths open and breathing heavy. I thought maybe they were hot but all I have on them is a 25 watt bulb and it's not really hot in there. What could this be if they're not hot??
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    5 wk Barred Rock - Roo or Pullet??

    I've looked at pictures of 5 wk barred rock roos before and they all seem to have a pretty defining red comb at that age so I was sure mine was a pullet. But now I'm second guessing...we had another barred rock that we just lost to coccidiosis and she matured much faster than our current one and...
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    Please help! Can I stop Sulmet and start Corid??

    I discovered wed night that my chicks have coccidiosis. Thurs morning one was dead and I started Sulmet on the others because this is what was recommended to me...after doing much reading I'm seeing that Corid is highly recommended over Sulmet and that Sulmet can be hard on the chicks and may...
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    Do you clean poop off your hens??

    One of my hens must got pooped on and it is all over her back...do you wash it off or will it just wear off? Yuck!
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    Questions about chick being treated for coccidiosis

    I just found out last night that coccidiosis has hit my flock of chicks, one of them was dead this morning before I could get to the store for medication. I was able to start medication in their water this morning. As far as I can tell there's only one who is showing signs right now. I have seen...
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    Chick with bloddy poo

    Should I be concerned!? The one thing I read that could cause bloody stool is coccidiosis...are there any specific symptoms I should watch for other than the bloody poo? I think I know which chick it is because one had a little blood on it's butt fuzz (don't know what else to call it :p). I'm...
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    Food/water in coop or in run?

    This may be a silly question but I'm still pretty new to chickens. My girls seem to be wanting to hang out in the coop instead of the run for most of the day, should I be keeping the food and water inside the coop or will they come out when they're hungry/thirsty? Thanks!
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    Bullying or normal behavior??

    Ok, we have 6 babies who are 4 weeks, one baby who is about 7 or 8 weeks, and two young bantams (not sure the age but they are pretty much fully feathered and I just heard one, most likely the D'uccle, trying to crow). We have the two bantams in the coop already and I feel like our RIR who is 7...
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