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    Duck with Splayed? legs

    i have a duckling (about 6 weeks old now I think) that I believe has splayed legs. They don’t turn outwards she just doesn’t seem to ever stretch them out. I first noticed this about 2 and a half weeks ago her toes wouldn’t spread out at that point either and she hobbled badly. I immediately...
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    Heated water for brooder

    Has anyone had any luck using heated water in containers to keep baby chicks warm. I am trying to avoid electric heat sources. I live in southeast Louisiana and night time temperatures right now are in the 50s.
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    First hatched chick

    I just got an incubator and my first chick hatched this morning it is trying to stand up now but it's feet seem to be turned in a little and it isn't standing just right. I haven't taken it out of the bator yet. Is this normal will it fix itself once it gets some food and water. Or is there...
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    wing feathers

    I got a few day old rir chicks on Saturday and they look like they are losing the silky feathers on their wings. Is this normal are they just getting new feathers or should I be concerned?
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    New to this.

    All of this is new to me. I am from North Carolina and I have never raised chickens before or joined a forum. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Most of my questions pertain to what the necessities are for a coup. I plan to raise my chickens free range in a large pen for the most part...
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