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    Is MG a highly pathogenic disease?

    Hello, what does Highly Pathogenic disease? And is Mycoplasma gallisepticum a highly pathogenic disease? I know ducks can get it and I’d really like to breed against it. But apparently if it’s highly pathogenic it’s not possible. According to the American Livestock Conservancy.
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    Breeding for health question

    Hello, I have a question about breeding for disease resistance in ducks . I was reading an article by the American Livestock Conservancy called “Ongoing Selection of Breeding stock” It says you can breed for resistance against diseases in chickens as long as it’s not a “highly Pathogenic”...
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    Can you guess how many people...

    Can you guess how many people in the USA and Canada raise chickens as a hobby? I’m wanting to possibly start a business I would just like to figure out a approximate.
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    I want to keep chickens again but it’s tough preventing disease

    Hello, I used to own upwards 40 chickens when I was 11 years old. We ended up having to put them all down because of a Upper respiratory illness that made them carriers for life. I haven’t been on this site for a long time and being on it lately made me realize I miss owning chickens. But I’m...
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    Hello, From Canada

    Hello, I have owned chickens since I was 10-11 years old. I have none now I currently live in the city. I moved to the city 3 years ago. And have no interest in owning chickens again but I personally really want Call Ducks! They’re so cute. I used to also own goats , turkeys, rabbits, horses I...
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    What do hens look for in mates?

    I was reading an article that says hens will reject the sperm of roosters that they don't find attractive. But in a coop situation they don't always have a choice. We selectively breed chickens for traits that we desire. I'm curious if hens were able choose a mate what traits would they be...
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    Tips on figuring out the age of a duck?

    I have a friend who won a muscovy hen at a auction. She has no idea how old it is. Got any tips on how to tell? Thank you!
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    Hi from Canada!

    Hi! I'm 17 years old and live in Manitoba. I've owned farm critters for approx 7-9 years now. Chickens, ducks , geese, turkeys , goats , horses ,rabbits, pigeons and a donkey. I've dealt with just about all the ups and downs involving poultry. For example : being able to witness goslings hatch...
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