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    Young Roo (43 days old) with Black Poo?

    Hello all... my juvy RIR roo has had some odd looking poops lately...they are really dark colored, like black, with a tiny bit of white in it. What could it be? (Some backround to the story, or possible causes... A few days ago, I discovered that the homemade feeder I had made for the chickens...
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    Outdoor playpen? Post yours!

    I would really love to take my chicks on a little "field trip" to the outdoors, but I just cant think of how to go about making one. It needs to be light weight, portable, has sides and no small openings, and be tall enough for them to not jump over. Have you made one that works well? What...
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    2 week olds jumping on each other?

    Hi all. Yesterday, I witnessed a strange behavior in my little flock... when they all get excited or worked up (either over food, or hearing my voice) they start getting jumpy. They like to jump up in the air, flap their little wings, and land on each other. It dosnt seem aggressive, its almost...
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    Your experience with Heat Stroke?

    Here in TN we are in a sweltering heat wave...90 degrees and up. Just walking my dog down the drive way and back for a potty break was enough to leave me covered in sweat. Me and my family have been talking about the dangers of this hot weather...how not to drink caffeinated drinks while...
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    An Update on the Babies!

    Just thought I would post a picture update of my little flock. They are now about 2 weeks old! Its been great so far. No health problems, but Norris the Barred Rock seems to be developing very slowly compared to the RIRs. I think it is a breed thing. They are getting a bit too big for the box...
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    Treats for 2 week olds?

    Chicken feed used to be enough of an engaging treat for my little flock, but now they have grown used to the feed...they just seem bored of it as a hand fed treat. I tried mixing a bit of feed with yogurt, but they pecked at it a few times, stepped in it, made a mess, and they weren't very...
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    Rattie Owners??

    I have seen a few other people on here with rats, but I was wondering if there was a larger number of people on BYC who have or had pet rats. Most people hate them, but only those who have lived with a domesticated rat know of the joys of these rodents. So...do you have/had pet rats? Tell me...
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    The Personalities of Your Chickens

    I think chickens have some great personalities. Describe the chickens that are special to you, or your whole flock! What do you think makes them unique? Throw in a picture of them if you want to! (Chuck) Norris was the first chick named out of all of the 4. She is the Barred Rock. She has the...
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    Chickies are here!! :D

    Last night, around 8:00, I brought home 4 baby chicks! After about a week of looking around, I found somebody who lives about 20 minutes away who had quite a lot of chicks/pullets/keets/ducklings. They all seemed to be in good health too, which was great. I tried my best to pick out the...
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    When to give them treats/grit?

    How old would you say chicks have to be when they can be given treats and grit? Can grit stay in the brooder with them 24/7, or only given with feed/treats?
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    Your Zodiac Sign?

    Whats your zodiac sign? Do you think it fits you, or does another one seem to describe you better? Mine is the archer, Sagittarius! This is a website that lets you figure out what your sign is, explains it, ect.
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    Silkies, Easter Eggers, RIRs, Sussex chicks wanted in Middle TN

    I am looking for Silkie, Easter Eggers, RIRs, and Sussex chicks anywere from a day to a week old in the middle TN area. If you have a different breed of chick, we can talk!
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    Heat Lamp Questions

    So far, I have everything set up for the chicks we will be getting in about 5 days. The only thing I am missing is the correct heat lamp/bulb. I went looking around in the basement and found a reflector lamp. It can only withstand a wattage of a 150 bulb though. I came across a 100w bulb, so I...
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    Post Your Wildlife Pics!

    You have some good pictures of wildlife you have seen around your house?? Post them! A few days ago after a very hard rain, me and my family came across these critters: A crazy, creepy lookin spider that scared the crude out of my mom when she was weeding her rock garden. They came out of...
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    Straight Run???

    I have no idea what "straight run" means. Can anybody help me out??
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    Quick Question...

    ...How big are day-old chicks?? I would like to know...its been awhile since I saw an actual chick in person...
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    What book are you currently reading?

    I was just wondering what books people on this forum are currently reading. Do you like the book so far? What is it about? Would you recommend it? What genre is it? ( exp: horror, romance, sci-fi, fiction, non-fiction...) Im reading something that is similar to the Twilight series that I won at...
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    Noob Nest Box Question...

    How high should nest boxes and roosts be off of the ground in a coop? Thanks.
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    Homemade chicken feeder and waterer pics please!

    Have you made your own chicken waterer/feeder? I would love to see some pictures. I trying to get ideas on how to build some from the stuff I have around the house/garage.
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    Breeders/Hatcheries in middle Tennessee??

    I cant seem to find anybody who sells chickens in Tennessee! Anybody on BYC thats in the Nashville/Murfreesboro area??
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