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    HELP-what is hanging from my hen-**PHOTOS ADDED**

    PLEASE HELP....I just went out and saw this thing hanging from one of my hens. I tried to pull it thinking it was poop but it didn't want to break away and it seemed like I was pulling something connected to her so I stopped. What is it? I just have 3 hens and they are 2 years old. I have...
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    WTB- Sex link fertile hatching eggs -ASAP

    Well, one of my buff orps FINALLY went broody! Looking to purchase some black and red sex link fertile eggs.....thanks! I am in Massachusetts.
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    meat bird space and turkeys

    I plan to raise 10 cornish type meat chickens in a 6 x 12 shed. I am going to confine them the whole time this time as the outside run area they were in last time got gross fast. This way I can keep it cleaner with shavings. Can anyone tell me if 10 broilers will fit in a 6 x 12 space without...
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    Using portable chicken coop/run for turkeys?

    Hi, all! I was kindly directed to this section by a fellow forum member. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know we had a turkey section here...sorry!! Anyway, I want to get 2 turkey chicks to raise for Holiday meals. Would a portable chicken coop and run like Omelet or something work...
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    Weird question-Can portable chicken coops be used for turkeys

    I am thinking of getting 2 turkey chicks to raise for Holiday dinners. Will the small portable chicken type coops work? Has anyone tried any of the portable chicken coops for turkeys?? I have this coop for my chickens: http://www.horizonstructures.com/coop.asp But, I am thinking something...
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    Anyone use Electric poultry netting?

    Thinking about getting this. Want to move my flock to a larger paddock. The area is about 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre. I have it fenced with 4 rail board and diamond mesh. But, a fox got in and munched a chicken last time (I caught him in the act and he got my favorite hen, daisy). So, I moved them to...
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    Hen with bare butt? Help!!

    What the heck is going on? She is the only one out of 3 hens. They have a huge coop and free range all day (I shoveled a large area and let them out all day. Sprinkle dirt I dug up during warm weather on area). I am worried as it is still below freezing at night and only 30s in daytime...Help...
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    Best Winter Layers

    And it ain't buff orpingtons! Mine have been absolutely dreadful. I have decided to go back to black sex links. I have two questions: 1) For New Englanders or people with real winters, what breed is your best layer (without artificial light/heat lamps)? 2) Are Red Stars as good as Black...
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    Where to get this breed?

    I am looking for black sex links. But, does anyone know of another hatchery that will sell only 5 or 6 chicks like My Pet Chicken? I Love MPC but they do not offer this breed..... I don't want to get a whole box of chicks or one with with tons of males added. Any suggestions would be much...
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    Silkie butts...a yucky mess?

    Ok. I started similar thread for Cochins and got such wonderful responses! I am definitely adding cochins to my order this spring!! But, just to confirm, do silkie butts get messy? Our birds will be free ranging 24/7 in grass in New England. I have been told that their butts get really yucky...
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    Cochin butts

    I really wanted to get some Cochins but was told that their butts constantly get dirty and need cleaning. We are looking to add some sweet, child friendly bantams to our flock and I have read the cochins have great personalities. But, our birds free range through grass all day and need to be...
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    color question-calling sex link experts!

    If I were to get a buff or red silkie male and white cochin, whit wyandotte, or barred rock females would I always get sex balanced chicks?
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    Silkie versus Cochin bantam rooster

    I have read the pros and cons of having a rooster. I have a 3 year old son so safety is the most important thing. If you were looking for a safe, rooster and had to choose between a bantam silkie or a cochin silkie what would you get? Also, do you think it is really worth it to get a rooster...
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    What is the oldest that your hen was still laying?

    Is it true that hens stop laying after 2 years old?
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    Bantam questions from newbie

    I am thinking of getting some bantams this year for the very first time. But, I do have some questions!! In general, how many bantams will equal a buff orpington in space? For instance, if I have 4 buff orpingtons than how many bantams could I get to equal the space they took up if I placed...
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    Help-my hens won't eat

    My 3 hens stopped laying. I haven't gotten an egg for 7-10 days. I think they are molting but they won't eat. They suddenly stopped eating their layer pellets. I thought maybe the pellets were bad so I got a new batch. They are still not eating the pellets but will eat any sunflower seeds or...
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    Breeding sex linked bantams?

    Has anyone ever tried? I am thinking of getting a red bantam and breeding to barred rock or white wyandotte bantams. Do you think they would be sex linked?
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    What is the safest breed of rooster?

    I want to get a rooster for my three buff orpington girls. I really don't care what breed he is as long as he is safe and gentle. I have heard horror stories about roosters and I do have a young child who helps with the chickens. So, what breed, in general (I know each bird is an individual)...
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    What the hell just happened!

    I was sitting on the couch tonight when I heard a hen scream. I cursed for forgetting to close them in (first time all year) and sprinted outside. 2 of the 3 were outside screaming and freaked out. I saw something that was very agile and large flying across the top of the fence and disappearing...
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    Anyone MA/RI placing an order with My Pet Chicken?

    I am 30 minutes from worcester and Providence. Looking to split order with a July 26th delivery date. I can meet you at the post office. I just need 2 chicks (to add to my 3 at home)...... So, please let me know if anyone is interested!!! Thanks!!!
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