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    Is this molting or a bigger problem

    Well--I have my first chicken problem. A couple of days ago I went out and noticed one chicken was unable to walk in a straight line, was missing all the feathers on its back and the other chickens were pecking the crap out of it. I had to get to work so I couldnt deal with it right then...
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    First egg and advice on nest boxes

    Well--my daughter got her wish and one of the chickens laid our very first egg on her birthday. The only problem--it was not in the nest box--it was just sitting in the middle of the coop. A couple of weeks ago I put a couple of those plastic easter eggs that I painted white in the nest box...
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    I might have screwed up

    I ran out of starter about 3wks back and I asked the guy at the feed store if I should switch them to Layena or keep them on the starter since the only starter the feed store carries is medicated and I read on here that you cant eat the eggs that come out of chickens on medicated feed. I was...
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    It is done

    Sorry for the long post with all the pictures but after two weeks of solid work the coop is finially done. I would like to thank those that answered my many questions and those that answered everyone elses questions I mooched ideas from. I was amazed how much work it actually was, especially...
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    Please confirm my suspicions ****pics***

    Hi everyone-- Here are a couple of photos of my 4-5wk old BA "pullets". Old "Daisy" started growing a slightly pink comb last week and it is quite a bit larger than her sister's. Other than that they have the same tail feathers, body size, body feather development, leg size and...
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    BA sex question

    Just curious--I am new to chickens and I have one BA that has a slightly larger red comb and one that has a tannish one. Other than that they have the exact same size legs/feet, exact same feather development, exact same demeanor and mannerisms, exact same tail feathers. The one just has a...
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    Culling chicks

    We should be getting our chicks in a week or so. I have been reading a lot on this forum about some of the sick chick problems and how, unfortunately, sometimes a chick has to be culled. I know how to take care of this unpleasant task with a full grown chicken but what methods are best if we...
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    light brahmas???

    We are first timers with the whole chicken thing and are a bit clueless about breeds. We are wanting winter hardy layers. I talked with the chicken store guy today and he recommended Light Brahmas (sp?) Because they are winter hardy and are "good with kids". I was just curious about what you...
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    ventilation question

    Thanks for everyone's help with my previous question about insulation in a coop. I have another question along those same lines. After much advice I decided to insulate the coop and I know I need to really ventilate it. It will be a 7'x4' coop about 4ft tall (weird measurments but I am...
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    Insulating a coop

    I am new to the whole chicken thing and am in the process of designing our coop. I keep reading about in cold climates you need to have an insulated coop so the chickens keep laying all winter. Is this insulation like insulating a house with fiberglass batts in the walls and ceiling and if so...
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