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  1. IndigoChicken12

    ...help?!

    We recently constructed a run for our chicken coop, and I now realize now that we failed to make the fence tall enough. All of our chickens have a clipped wing, but one of our EEs is still managing to get out. I am getting really tired of having to go outside and toss her back in ten or twelve...
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    Guys or Gals?

    My batch of chicks this year consists of 3 easter eggers, and they just turned 4 weeks old. I was wondering if anyone could take a guess at their gender. Also, if you have an idea of what they might turn out looking like, that would be great as well. Thanks! Chick 1 This one has some dark...
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    Laying Easter Egger, FREE TO A GOOD HOME!~Austin, Texas

    Our EE named Olive is getting a bit too chatty for our neighbor's liking, and we unfortunately have to find her a new home. She consistently lays sky blue eggs (almost every day right through winter!). She does not really like to be held, and is a little skittish (has nothing to do with the way...
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    Anyone Else Have This Problem?

    My hens are loud. Really loud. Especially in the mornings, when people are trying to sleep. I think that they have gotten quite spoiled, and think that they can be let out whenever they want. I try to resist, but then they just keep squwaking, and I can't have the neighbors call the cops. That...
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    This Sucks...Help?

    *sigh* Well, this sucks. I'm almost positive at least 2 of my chickens have bumble foot. I read somewhere that there was something you could soak their feet in, instead of giving surgery. I would like to completely avoid surgery if possible, because II have a really weak stomach, and my dad is...
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    Split Beak?

    The other day, I noticed that one of my gils had a small crack in her beak. There is no blood, and she seems to be eating fine. I was just wondering what could have caused it, and what I should do. Thanks!
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    URGENT! Bleeding Chicken Beak!

    A couple days ago, I noticed that a lot of my chickens have a dark scab-like thing at the very base of their comb. A few minutes ago, a dog came into our yard and scared the chickens. I think that they jumped up against the wire, and now the scabs are bleeding . If anyone could tell me what to...
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    Comb Turning White: Fungal Infection?

    A while ago, I noticed that one of my hens comb looks weird. It's starting to turn whitish, and I think it might be a fungal infection, because we have had a lot of rain lately. Between the tiny bumps on her comb, it looks like a white powder. I have tried to wash it off, but nothing happened. I...
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    Guys or Gals?

    Heres my mini flock. They are now about 10 weeks old in these pics, and have yet to start laying eggs! I was hoping you guys could help me guess the gender... Clover-Barred Rock Ivy-Black Australorp Luna-Silver Laced Wyandotte...
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    What Gender Are My Chicks?

    My chicks are now about 6 weeks old, and I was wondering if you guys could help me identify the genders. I really hope that I don't have any roosters, but I know that's unlikely. Sorry for the bad photos, but chickens are hard to photograph! If you need more pics, just ask. And also, both the EE...
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    Wet Coop?

    So, as most people, for my coop, I'm going with a hardware cloth covered run. My roof DOES slope, but I'm worried that water will get into the non-sloping side, and get my run floor (pine shavings) wet. Are wet shavings ok? What do you guys do?
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    Boy or a Girl?

    I have 5 10-day old chicks. One, my Barred Rock, is starting to seem pretty roo-ish. Help! (Sorry for the bad photo quality! Couldn't get him/her to hold still!) Thanks! I really hope that it's a girl!!!
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    Hops and Malts?

    My dad has a friend who runs a brewery, and has offered to give us his left over grains (hops and malts) for free. He says he feeds it to his chickens, but I was just wondering if it had enough of the stuff laying hens need. Thanks for your input!
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    Fire Hazard...Help!

    I'm really worried about a fire starting in my brooder. Can a 250w red bulb set the pine shavings/paper towels on fire? (Even if it doesn't fall?) Does anybody know some QUICK alternatives, on the cheaper end? The Ecoglow brooder is not an option. It's pricy, and it would take too long to ship...
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    Chick Grit? What Do You Think?

    So if I want to give my chicks treats, do they need grit? Can I just use sand? And if I do give them grit, should they be able to access it 24/7? Thanks for your input!
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    Almost Here!

    Well, our chicks are almost here, and I'm kinda freaking out. :/ So now I have a couple dumb questions that I think I know the answer to, but just want to check :D. 1. Can I put rocks/regular tree branches in the brooder? 2. When is the SOONEST I can put my babies in the coop WITHOUT a heat...
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    Egg Selling?

    So...if I just wanted to sell my eggs to my neighbors or at a local farmers market, do I need a permit or something like that? Just wondering. Thanks!!! P.S. I live in Texas!
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    Even More Newbie Questions!

    Ok, so I've posted a couple times, but I keep thinking about more things... 1. If my run was predator proof, would it be ok to leave the pop door open al all times? 2. When is the soonest I can take my chicks outside/put then in the coop? 3. How tall is the average chicken? 4. What do you guys...
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    Baby Chick Questions...

    So, if I was going to move my chicks out early, (4-5 weeks) would I need to keep a heat lamp in their coop? I live in central Texas, and I'm getting my chicks in June. Thanks!
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    More Newbie Questions!!!

    Ok, so I posted a couple questions earlier, but I have some more now... Should I put the feeders/waterers in the coop? PROS/CONS... What do you guys think about sand in the run? How about the coop?(vs pine shavings) PROS/CONS... How tall is the average hen? Thanks a ton you guys! Love this...
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