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    First hatch, First ones out. Pics.

    The first of my three JG eggs pipped and hatched in less than 10 min. Three hours premature. Sorry about the blurry pics.
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    Are mites transferable to humans?

    My hen has been acting sluggish, and has a messy backside, so I went to get some worm medicine, wazine, and mixed up a gallon according to direction. I decided to wash her backside up, so I poured a warm bath with some dial antibacterial soap for a little lather. I cleaned her up and was drying...
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    Greens or no greens?

    I just read on this forum that more than one person feeds greens to their birds. I also read on the medical emergencies forum not to feed greens as they reduce the birds ability to absorb calcium. Hence my newbie dilemma. I get free leftover salad from the Country Club down the road. Is it OK or...
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    Pasty butt in adult birds.

    What would be the cause and cure for pasty butt in my adult hen? Tried to search an answer, but only found info on chicks. Thanks for any help.
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    Jersey Giant and RIRs can they be friends?

    Looking for some opinions on whether Jersey Giants can be mixed in with RIRs in the same coop. Will my RIR hens get beat up? I like the way the blue JGs look.
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    How long is a hen fertile?

    I was wondering how long a hen is fertile. I got two RIR hens from a friend two months ago that were with roosters. I just built and dialed in an incubator. One of my hens is laying every other day. Should I bother trying to hatch a few or get a few from my buddy's hens. Thanks.
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    Hello

    Joined yesterday after I saw the poll on predators. I had to place my vote. Raccoon!!! Also told the story. Just saying hello today.
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