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    Silkie Hen - Questioning Marek's ? - Video Provided

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Silkie, 9 months old 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Not walking, eating or drinking. Doesnt seem to be able to use her legs, does flap wings when handled 3) How long has the bird been...
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    Heat lamp broke - what to.do.eith chicks

    I nave 4 weeks old chicks - my bulb died on the heat lamp- they are in my house and its 70.Anything more I should do? The are quietly sleeping together and normally when lamps on they run around.like Todlers all night.
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    Chick hatched in Winter - should leave with Hens or bring inside?

    My Silkie hens hatched an egg this week - a few more on the way in the next few days. She is very broody and although its been only a day - she has kept care of the chick. Should I bring the chick inside? Our temps are suppose to get into the single digits this week at night. Days are in the...
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    Baby hatched in expectantly and feed store closed

    I went away at the beginning of February and my chicks became broody however none of eggs hatched. When I came home there were eggs under the hens and my husband was clueless when they were laid. Anyways one hatched this mornjng and the feed store is closed until tomorrow afternoon. What can I...
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    Broody Silkies Due to Hatch this Week (Feb 2014)

    With my Silkies due to hatch this upcoming week - should I leave them with the hens and roo or take them inside and put ina brooder during this Northeastern Winter? Or is it best to leave them with their hens? This is their first set of babies.
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    Hen is eating and drinking in middle of the night

    I was reviewing threads and didn't see this topic so hoping someone has experienced this.... One of my hens in particular and sometimes my rooster have been seen up in the middle of the night - 2 am eating and drinking! They seem happy as can be and healthy - we spend a lot of time with them, we...
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    Frightened Roo

    Two days ago our Hen was attacked by a predator and killed. It was horrible. However, now our Roo wont leave the coop and barely comes out of the nesting box. Any suggestions on making him feel safe again? I have been sitting outside with him and talking to him. I've been giving him his favorite...
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    Scraps from Juicing

    Just a quick question, we make our own juice at home from fresh fruits and veggies so I was wondering if the scraps from the juicer are fine to give the chickens? To me it seems fine but I wanted to make sure it wasn't something I am missing?
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