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    Very expensive birds dying!

    We saved up for a very very long time to buy these birds! Worst of all they were a sweet gift from my husband to celebrate the birth of or first son! This special occasion has been marred by the stress of these beloved birds dropping dead! The breeder I got three from will not help! Please tell...
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    Black and White Photography

    I love black and white pictures. Thought it would be fun to have a place to share black and white pics.
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    Oddball Orpington

    I was told this was a partridge chick. He(?) Has been unique since he was a day old little peeper. He was chipmunk with darker stripes than all the rest and he was twice their size. The breeder had partridge, jubilee, mottled and chocolate orps. Is he a mottled mix or jubilee? I see a hint of...
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    All fluffed up and nowhere to go

    Post pictures of your birds fluffed up or windblown. Any fluffy, funny pictures will do!
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    favorite catalogs?

    What catalogs do you love to get in the mail? Now that we moved into the middle of nowhere I am finding that trips to town are fewer and farther between and catalog/online buying might serve our needs better. I would love to hear what companies you love to order through!
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    LGD love!

    I thought it would be fun to share pics of our beloved LGDs with their charges. I have a 6 MO old Pyrenees named Harrah and a 5 yrs old rescue Pyr named Taylor. Here is Harrah with her chicks!
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    Any tips and tricks for avoiding AI?

    I am chomping at the bit to add to my flock. I am worried about AI. Would it be any safer to buy eggs than to buy chicks/grown birds or is the risk inherent no matter what age/stage of development the bird is in? Is it safer to buy from npip flocks or do they not test for AI? Would you recommend...
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    Let's share our chicken decor!

    I have always adored chicken related paintings, statues etc. Thought it would be a fun thread to share pics of our poultry/fowl related decorations! Here's one of my favorites!
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    blue laced red orpington

    I have a blr orp rooster and nothing else. What can I breed him to? I want to start a flock and hens/chicks are next to impossible to find. I realize it's a project so not expecting perfection but if any genetics experts can help me figure out what color variety I could buy to put in with this...
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    My new chicks and new property thread!

    I was asked if I could make a thread for people to follow my chicks growth and figured I'd share my adventures on our new property also. Baby pics: The Guardian dog: New property: We took one of the signs as a souvenir lol The front porch! I can't wait to have my morning coffee out...
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    When can chicks have table scraps?

    I just bought ten little orp chicks, they're 1 week and 3 weeks according to the breeder. What age can they have table scraps like lunch meat or lettuce? I don't want to upset their tummies. Right now I have them on medicated chick starter and chick grit with free access to fresh water. Anything...
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    I got my babies last night!!!

    I am so in love! I already have a favorite! This little stinker is so independent and charismatic! And has a best buddy with a spot over one eye lol They're all a little flighty, the drive home stressed them, but they are getting used to me and eat out of my hand.
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    Fellow fluff addicts...

    I am drawn to the fluff and shape of English Orpingtons. I have been researching other breeds and keep finding my eye drawn to fluffy, round breeds such as cochins. I am wondering if I am the only one... so those of you who focus primarily on fluffy breeds, do you tend to keep other fluffy...
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    Penning colors together

    Trying to decide on which Orpington colors to start out with and which combinations I could make with them/which colors would combine best and compliment one another. For example you can pen/breed black orps and lavender orps, right? Cuckoo's can be bred to any solid color etc. What other...
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    Do Orpingtons thrive in heat and humidity?

    I just moved to Mississippi. I would love to have Orpingtons. I can't find many breeders around me. Is there a reason? I've been told they don't do well in heat and humidity so I'm trying to research this before I commit to buying any. Thanks!
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