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    questioning the avian flu

    Hi everyone! I know the avian flu has been on top of everyone's mind and obviously its a concern for all of us with any number of birds. I've really been trying to do some research on it and have been trying to do a deep dive into the history of it and trying to find numbers. It appears this...
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    Hours old chick choked

    Hi everyone, I had this happen with the last incubation I did and it still has be looking for answers. After all the hatching was complete, I moved my new chicks to the broader where there were starter crumbles and water waiting for them. The very first chick I put in went straight to the...
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    Please HELP!!!

    I have a pekin that is around 5 weeks old. (Well i have 4). I was cleaning their pen that i have in the house currently and they were swimming in the slip sink as usual ..i let the water out and went to start putting them back and noticed one seemed to be having trouble walking. I put the others...
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    borrowing a rooster.....?

    Weird question... where I live I'm not allowed to have roosters but I want baby chicks eventually... does anyone ever borrow someone else's rooster and have it "made" with the hens? And if so... how long do you keep him for? TIA
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    Bantam or....?

    When I bought these girls they said they were bantams... not really sure of a yes or no on that... its kind of hard to tell in this.pic. shes only about 6 weeks old. Please help!! Thanks
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    getting the ducks on water

    I read something the other day that says in the first weekish not to let the ducks get into water that is too deep or whatever because they're not fully able to swim and support themselves when they're new. Not sure if this is true or not. Ive had water available for them obviously but nothing...
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    lights on the ducks

    I was wondering how long the lights have to stay on the baby ducks... I know they're a lot like chickens but grow faster and are different in some aspects. Thanks for the help!
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    what kind should i get?

    Hi there, Ive ordered 4 mallards but also want some more of a different breed. I'm not real sure of what kind to get. I want some that are friendly and will stay home lol not sure of what breed to order though? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
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    question on the overnights

    I have a weird question. We are building our coop this weekend and boy boyfriend thinks we should close the chickens into the coop all night even though they'll be completely fenced in. I don't think its necessary because the chickens will put themselves away. We are just worried about the...
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    preserving eggs..

    I have heard about coating eggs in an oil (don't remember what its called - starts with a C) and it can make them last for up to a year if kept in a coll dry place.. has anyone ever heard or done this? And if I was to cover them in the oil... do I want to keep the initial natural layer on the...
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    The SMELL!!!

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to help the smell of the chicks before we move them outside? I change their bedding every other day. Thanks!
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