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    Aggressive Rooster

    So, a friend of mine has this rooster that was never mean until she was kicking at something frozen on the ground, then all of a sudden he started acting aggressively towards her. Now, I am taking him in, mostly to protect my hens, and I was wondering if there are any tips to get a rooster to...
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    Hawks?!

    I have lost 3 hens and 2 roosters in the past couple of months due to hawk attacks. Are there any ways to trap hawks? Any good ways to determine them? If I can't get rid of these hawks, I will have to start fencing in my girls. Thanks for any help!
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    Breeding for Show

    I have had chickens for probably 10+ years, and I am interested in starting to establish a show quality flock of birds to show and/or sell. I have some experience in raising chicks, but they have always just beenough backyard mixed breed chicks. I have a few questions regarding where to start...
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    New chicks

    So a friend of mine just gave me 5 2 week old lavender auricana chicks that she just hatched. They were just barley taken away from their mother today and are very stressed. Any advice on how to keep them calm/when and how to start imprinting?
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    Banty Hens in Vermont?

    I have a banty roo, and now I would like to get some hens, I can't find any sexed banties at hatcheries for a reasonable price. Any ideas?
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    Frostbite

    My banty roo got frostbite on his comb this winter, and it has started to heal, but I was wondering if there were any things I could do to help it heal faster. I have never had this problem before because I only have hens with pea combs.Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Best Banties Show

    Bantams are very beautiful and full of character, so share your most beautiful banty friends! There will be a 1st 2nd and 3rd place, but no prize other than knowing that your little banties are the prettiest chicks around! (which is probably enough for you) Rules: 1.) Make sure to include your...
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    Raising Bantams

    I have been raising chickens for years, but I have never thought about raising bantams until now.I recently rescued a bantam roo, and I was interested in getting some bantam hens so that we could hatch some chick's ourselves. I was wondering if there are any tips for anybody new to banties...
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    New Member!

    I am considered the "crazy chicken lady" of my family. I have 11 hens and a bantam roo. He is the sweetest, most spoiled chicken on earth. I hope to have some of my chicken questions answered!
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