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    What the heck!?! 24 chicks dead- Any ideas appreciated

    So I ordered 30 Welsummer chicks from Cackle Hatchery on May 7th. Had a few die the first few days in the brooder box but 24 were very healthy (5 cockerels, 19 pullets at this point). Raised them 2 weeks in brooder box, then moved them outside this third week into a simple cage with chicken...
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    Benefits of Certain Farm Animals

    I've got goats, guineas, 40+ chickens, and hopefully cattle one day. But I'm wondering what's the benefit of animals like rabbits, ducks, turkeys, geese, etc.. A rabbit I can see being a pet project for a child, like graduating from goldfish to hamster to rabbit. Or I guess you can show rabbits...
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    People Who Are Famous Who Shouldn't Be

    Had this conversation before about how I can't believe how some people are rich and famous (Singers, Actors, Athletes, whoever). Figured the folks on here would have some good ones. I can think of many but for starters, how and why is Justin Bieber rich and famous? Feel free to add yours
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    Naming Your Chickens

    I'm new to BYC but have to say I'm really surprised at how many folks on here have named their chickens. I haven't even thought of naming any of our chickens, goats, or guineas. The closest I've come is the one hen that follows me everywhere, lets me pick her up, etc. and I'll just say, "There's...
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    New to Raising Guineas

    I've always wanted guineas and finally bought 5 laying hens (2 pearl, 2 lavender, 1 pied). I'm going to order at least 10 keets soon, also. Right now I've got the hens in a pen and have been feeding them crumble, bird seed, bread, an occasional grasshopper or cricket, and even threw some grass...
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    Howdy, Glad to be Aboard

    Joined BYC today after many trips to the site browsing the forums. Always wanted to have a little farm and now that my wife, daughter, and I have a little place in the country we're getting it going with chickens, goats, and some guineas on the way. Right now have 8 laying hens (barnyard), 2...
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