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  1. Birchwood

    Food Question. Advice Please

    We have chickens, runner ducks and guineas that all free range during the day. I cant keep the chickens out of the duck food and the ducks out of the chicken food. (The guineas were raised with the ducks, so they think they are ducks) Is there a food that is okay for all them? Thanks in advance.
  2. Birchwood

    Hatching Questions...ducks and guineas

    This is my second hatch using an incubator. The first was chicks that went great. I got some duck and guinea eggs at the same time and put them in. Now, I dont know when to start lockdown because the ducks take alittle longer than guineas? My questions When should I start lockdown? Should I...
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    How long do I wait?

    This is my first time hatching and have acouple questions! Yesturday was hatch day for my 24 eggs. On the day before first thing in the morning one hatched then 7 more hatched that day. Exciting as it is, I am also going a bit crazy. On hatch day only 7 more hatched, I still have 9 eggs in...
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    Need some advise Please!

    I have eggs hatching in an LG incubator!!! The hatch day is today, but they started hatching yesturday and I now have 9 cute fuzzies. There are still 15 eggs to go. The chicks are being really hard on the other eggs and some have been in there for almost 24 hrs, do I turn the shower on (they are...
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    Duck house suggestions please!

    I am taking the plunge and expanding passed chickens. We have 3 coops for the chickens housing about 50 total. Now I'm thinking a couple ducks wouldnt hurt, right? Anyways, I would love any suggestions for their house. I am in the planning stages so anything is possible. I say I want about...
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    Concord NH swap....

    Can you bring one chicken to sell/trade/give without signing up? I have a roo(pic below) that just isnt nice to people. All of our birds free-range, but Clarence here attacks everyone that comes in the yard including me and my kids. I cant keep him, but cant crock pot him either. I will be...
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    WTB: Guinea Keets in Southern Vermont

    Looking for some guinea keets in Southern Vermont. Right now we have only chickens, but have an empty coop. Thought we might try to keep the tick population down! Looking for a variety and not too expensive. Can get them from the local supply store for $4.60 in May. But hate to wait that...
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    SKUNK..........any ideas?

    My father in law called this morning to say theres a skunk sleeping in his garage!!! Any ideas on how to get it out?!?! He has opened all the doors and thrown some veggies and stuff outside the door and also made alot of noise. The thing is still sleeping. I think its funny, but then its...
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    Advise Please!!

    I recently got 13 chicks, about 12 weeks old!!! They were put in with some older pullets at night. Transition was fine, they all get along. Anyways the younger ones are eating the grower pellets and about half have swollen crops. I dont know what to do. I have read about the baking soda flush...
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    Cornish Roo and white Rock hen????

    Has anyone mated these? I am thinking that it would make a great meat bird. But I dont know genetics or anything. Let me know what you think!! Thanks
  11. Birchwood

    Buckeye questions???

    Does anyone raise Buckeye for meat birds. In my reading they have stood out to be nice meaty bodies, great broodies and great momma hens. I would love any input! Thanks
  12. Birchwood

    Favorite meaties???? Please give me your opinion!

    I am looking to raise a line of chickens that can also lay eggs and broody. I have read about Buckeyes and they seem great. I know cornish crosses dont have a long enough life expectancy to lay and hatch. Does anyone have a fav. breed they raise and let hens raise chicks before being culled...
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    Please help identify these....anyone else?

    I just got these chicks! But the lady wasnt sure what some were. Any help? She also said that they were 11 wks old, they seem a bit small.... This is supposed to be a mille fluer bantam... Easter Egger...... ?? ?? Thanks in advance!
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    Vt State Fair...

    Is anyone here going to have poultry at the Vt State Fair in Rutland. Does anyone now if there is chickens for sale at the fair?
  15. Birchwood

    Is this a Roo?

    I got this Rooster from a local farm and named him Mr. Look. He is a dark brahma. He was our first rooster. Born in the spring, he is a big guy. About 2 weeks later I got a Norwegian Jaerhon Rooster that is about 3-4 weeks younger. His combs are much larger and brighter red. I am now...
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    Black Sumatras Questions?

    Can I get your opinion on Black Sumatras? I have a chance to buy a pair of 4 month olds. I have read places that they are aggressive, and not happy being "coop" up. I do let them free range about every other day and they would be in a large yard(20x16) with about 20 other birds(BR, RIR, and some...
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    Roosting in dog house size coop?

    Right now I have and 8x8 coop that I can walk into. Nesting boxes are about 18 in. off the ground with roosts all being at different heights above the boxes. I have an opportunity to get acouple more hens, but my coop is maxed out. I have a dog house that I hear so many people use. But how does...
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    Looking for a pic of....

    I am getting a Norweigan Jaerhon Rooster next Monday and Im having a tough time finding a good pic of what they look like. I am told that he is of the flame variety. Does anyone have a pic of one they can post?
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    My first eggs!!!....do I change the food?

    I have some layers that are 4 1/2 months old. We went out to fill feeders this afternoon and we had 2 eggs!!!!!! I feed them lots of compost. I work at a farm stand so they get lots and I mean lots of compost. We also have some 3 month old layers with them. Should I change over to layer food or...
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    EYE INJURY, need advice....

    I noticed yesturday that one of my pullets eye was swollen. Today it is even worse. Could she have gotten pecked? What do I do? Her face is swollen enough that her jaw is not aligned, so she is having problems eating..... Any advise is greatly appreciated. thanks...
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