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  1. Boneheadeb

    Why are threads so long?

    I rarely use this site simply because the length of forum threads is too daunting. Some run into the thousands for replies. Who can slog through all of that? I understand if it is a chat thread, but my primary objective in joining was to quickly find answers to questions. I don't find the...
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    Fresh egg or half hatched egg?

    I have a broody hen (buff orp). She's been setting on eggs for over 2 weeks. Shortly after she started setting I marked 10 eggs and pulled the rest out. My other hens keep laying in the same box she is setting in, and I have been trying to diligently remove all new eggs. I'm not always...
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    Aggressive rooster

    I had 12 chickens - 10 hens and 2 roosters. They are almost 5 months old and a few of the hens have started laying, waiting for the rest to catch up. I am the person who feeds and cares for the chickens. They all run up to the fence when I approach (expecting and usually getting treats of some...
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    Pox?

    Could anyone verify if this is fowl pox on my rooster? If so, I will not worry about it. If it might be something else, I'd be happy to hear your ideas. Also, why is it called fowl pox rather than chicken pox? Thanks.
  5. Boneheadeb

    Hello from the Pacific NW

    I am back into chickens after a lapse of about 15 years - raising a mixed flock for eggs. My granddaughter picked out the chicks and named them all. Not sure if I have their names correct, but no matter. I ended up with two roosters in the mix, and successfully gave one away, now have 10...
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