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    Are my Chickens too cold?

    I have three chickens and five ducks in two separate pens. It doesn't get too cold in Texas but we are expecting a polar vortex this Sunday morning. It is expected to be in the 20s most of the day with a wind chill and feels in the 9 degree range. I know chickens and ducks can survive this...
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    Duck with a sore?

    I have two 8 month old Pekin female ducks. The other day I was feeding and changing out water and my 6 year old wanted to pet one. I scooped one up and noticed she was missing feathers on the top of her neck and the high part of her feathers. I wasn't sure if this was a normal molt or if she was...
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    From indoor to outdoor in Texas heat

    My chickens & ducks will be moved to their permanent outside structure in the coming week. It is now 98-99 with humidity making it feel like 108-110. My feathered kids have been enjoying a comfortable 74 degrees in doors with no elements. They are quite spoiled. I am nervous about moving them...
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    Eggs in Fridge then BACK out (urgent question)

    I keep my eggs on the counter in a basket. I get a lot of eggs each day and I have read they last longer out of the fridge. I packed up a dozen for a friend and left them on the counter at my grandmother's house so I could swing by there after work without totting them along. My grandmother...
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    Sinking comb?

    I have a 23 week old BR who just started laying. Over the past few days I've noticed the end of her comb, closest to the top of her head, looks like it is sinking in. This may not mean anything but I was concerned she was lacking a vitamin or maybe even getting sick. Has anyone ever had this...
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    Will chickens lay inside my house?

    My chickens are currently living in my spare bedroom as we build their coops. They turned 19 weeks old today and I have been expecting eggs any day now. Their sister ducklets are now hens as they laid their first eggs yesterday. Will my pullets lay without a nesting box? Should I go ahead and...
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    Laying ducks!

    I have two female pekins and I noticed two eggs the past two days (one a day) and they just turned 19 weeks old today. I am not sure if just one is laying or if BOTH of them is laying. Do I switch to layer or should I just add a supplement until I know they are both laying? I don't want to...
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    Bantams with full size hens? Questions! (thank you)

    I have three 18 week BR pullets and I am thinking about getting Bantams from TSC chick days. Will they get along well? At what age can I begin to introduce? How is Bantam egg production? I am just a "backyard farmer" so it is more for the fun of raising chickens rather than mass production...
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    11 week pullet - bent toe

    I have an 11 week old BR pullet and I noticed one of her toes is bent/curled. She shares a pen with two other chicks and their toes are just fine. Any idea what happened? Is there anyway to fix this? They are a few weeks away from moving outside and I worry about her climbing into the coop or...
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    BR pullets or roos? 11 weeks!

    My little babies are now 11 weeks (today) and I was wondering if anyone could guess whether I have all pullets (as ordered). I feel I might have a roo or two in fact.... but I hope I am wrong! I know they aren't the best pictures but these babies were NOT cooperating last night!!
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    Chick hock issues

    My chick is 8 weeks old and has exhibited weak legs starting about 2 weeks ago. I forced her into a chick sling for a week, which she would stubbornly escape from. On Christmas Eve she was up walking again. She showed weakness but overall no pain. The days prior she was using her beak to drag...
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    Chick with weak legs! Help!

    I have a nearly five week old production red chick that has very week legs. She makes her way just fine to the food water dish but her legs seem to have little function. She mostly can only travel small distances. I want to fix her but I am unsure how. I have read many people making splints from...
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    When to move to grower/finisher?

    I have two Pekin ducks that turned 3 weeks on Tuesday. I currently feed them Dumor chick starter/grower (20% protein) with added Brewer's Yeast. They seem to be growing like weeds and are messy (and sometimes rude) but so adorable! When do I move them to grower/finisher (15% protein)? The...
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    Pullet vs Roos - BR chicks

    I fear that Ideal might have given me more roos than pullets. I know they are only 2.5 weeks old but they are feathering quicker than I expected! It looks like I might have two roos and one pullet despite ordering all pullets.... what do you think? I know it is merely a guess right now but I...
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    Packing Peanuts - what do you think?

    I placed my first order EVER from Ideal Poultry to join the backyard farming community! I ordered 3 female pekin ducks and 4 barred rock pullets. One of my ducks unfortunately passed away during transit and one of my barred rocks passed away two days after arriving. NOW I am 99% sure I have one...
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    Weak Duckling Legs

    I have 2 pekins that are one week old today. I have been added 1 tbs of nutritional yeast to each cup of food given. I bought brewers yeast at the store yesterday and will start using this soon. Both of my girls seem to be run and scamper when I am in their space or they are trying to escape...
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    Duckling Grit?

    I have two new pekin hatchlings! These little girls are currently on chick starter and I am supplementing with brewer's yeast. When do (or do I) need to add chick grit? I bought some but realized the chicks don't really need them unless I am adding additional foods. Is it the same with...
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    Hello.

    Hi! My name is Amber and I am from Texas! I just received my chicks/ducklings from ideal poultry last night! I am so excited but I am also a nervous wreck.... I am already WAY tooo attached! I lost one chick and one duck but the rest seem to be fairly healthy. I have three barred rocks and...
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