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    URGENT Baby Chick Red Stuff around Vent

    There is a soft, red thing protruding from either my chick's vent or navel. My chick hatched just hours ago, and the umbilical cord was stuck to the chick and egg, and just as I thought I should cut it off, the chick pulled it... hard... and it came off. But now there's a red blob and I'm...
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    Feathers Missing from Hens' Backs, Getting Worse

    Hello, everyone! I have fourteen standard hens, all assorted breeds. A couple weeks ago, I noticed their feathers in the bottom area of the back were plucked out, and the pink flesh was showing. I assumed my rooster was the problem, and removed him immediately, even though fourteen hens for one...
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    Silkie Chick, Lethargic and Weak

    Hi everyone! I recently attempted to hatch chicks under a broody silkie hen for the first time. The first two silkie chicks came out healthy and strong, but the third one is weak and is unable to walk, eat, or drink properly. We have three broody silkie hens. The first two chicks were given to...
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    Favorite Breeds of Birds?

    Hi! Just out of curiosity, I decided to start this thread. What are your favorite breeds for chickens? Any breeds are fine, bantams or standards. You can also say what your favorite breeds are for other birds, such as ducks, pheasants, turkeys, quail, etc. Just make sure you clarify that they're...
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    Silkie Emergency

    Once again, I look to Backyard Chickens for help. My family noticed one of our two and a half month old silkies not moving in the run, while the others were running and scratching around. He brought him/her inside in a plastic tote. I rubbed homemade salve all over the legs, because it appeared...
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    What's Wrong With my Pullets?

    Hello. I have 8 three month old pullets (not sure exactly what breeds yet), and unfortunately, due to untimely issues, I had to keep my pullets with about ten Cornish Cross a bit younger than them. I worried, but they seemed okay for several weeks. Today, though, one of my family members noticed...
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    Emergency: Silkie chick with twisted neck, jerking around

    Hello. A month ago, I purchased a batch of unsexed silkie chicks, and three died, two of unknown causes (not eating not drinking), one from a different issue. About a week and a half ago, the weather in our area increased in temperature dramatically and suddenly. Out of our 12 remaining chicks...
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    Improving Garden Soil?

    Hi! I've sectioned off a large area of land that I'm adding manure, compost, and other scraps to daily. I mix it, till it, etc. Recently, I planted some garlic, and it appeared to be growing fine, with green shoots growing a centimeter a week. About two months later, the entire stalk wilted. I...
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    • clay soil dirt garden soil gardening garlic hard soil improving dirt improving garden soil sandy
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Gardening
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    What Are Your Favorite Breeds?

    Hi! Just out of curiosity, I decided to start this thread. What are your favorite breeds for chickens? Any breeds are fine, bantams or standards. You can also say what your favorite breeds are for other birds, such as ducks, pheasants, turkeys, quail, etc. Just make sure you clarify that they're...
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    What Breed of Pullet Is This?

    This six month old pullet is really pretty and colorful, but I'm not sure what breed it is. It could be an Ameraucana, I think. It's a bit small compared to the other hens in the run, but is healthy. Thanks for all answers! If the pictures don't show up, I apologize, please tell me. I'm new to...
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    Anybody Know What Breed This Rooster Is?

    I think this six month old rooster is a mixed breed, but I could be wrong. It looks part Barred Rock to me. Thanks! If the pictures don't show up, I apologize, please tell me. I'm new to posting pictures.
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    Six Month Old Rooster Breed?

    Hi, this rooster is about six months old, and it's very pretty. Anybody know what breed this could be? Here's several pictures. If they don't show up, I apologize, please tell me. I'm new to posting pictures.
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    Aggressive Rooster, Help With Decision?

    Heyo. Recently, I posted a thread asking why my rooster was acting so aggressive. (I still appreciate answers on that thread as well). Many people responded, the majority advising me to get rid of it. If I do get rid of it, I'll have to cull it, because I don't want to put an aggressive rooster...
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    Any Information/Advice about Quails? Post Here! :)

    Hi! I'm currently raising laying and meat chickens, planning on getting two ducks, and thinking about quails. I don't know much about quails, however, and I'm curious to hear what sort of things you need to know and be cautious about. ANY advice or information is totally welcome and appreciated...
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    • advice advice needed beginner chickens ducks quails raising quails
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Quail
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    Rooster Starting to Attack!

    Hello, everybody! I have nineteen chickens in the run, and two of them are roosters. One's a barred rock, another's breed is not identified yet. They're about six months old, and the barred rock rooster is the sweetest thing a rooster could be. It comes near me, lets me pet it, and hand feed it...
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    Weak Silkie Chick, need advice!

    Hello! I currently have a white silkie chick in the brooder, about five days old. She's drinking, but is unsteady on her feet and WILL NOT EAT. There's a heat lamp, grit, and chick feed, so I can't see a problem. The three other chicks with her (all silkies) are perfectly fine and energetic, but...
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    Help With Weak Silkie Mix Chick?

    Hello, everybody! I currently have seventeen silkie chicks in the brooder, and one is very weak. I separated it with two others, and it's not eating nor drinking on its own since yesterday. I woke up this morning with a heavy heart, expecting it to have passed away, but it was fine, just weak. I...
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    Please, help! Emergency, not a joke!!!

    Hello! I got 15 Cornish X from Purely Poultry (never buying from them again) when in the past three days, each day had one of them die. I didn't know what caused this, but today, another chick died. I saw the legs, and it looked exactly like Marek's!!! I just realized that every one of those...
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    • baby chicks chickens chicks cornish cross disease illness marek's marek's disease
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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    What Do You Do With A Sick Chicken?

    I'm interested to hear y'all answers! :D
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    How To Add A Note?

    Hey! I'm fairly new here, and I have a question. How to you customize that little blurb of information that sometimes appears on others' messages at the bottom of the box? Sorry if it's a bit confusing, I'd be happy to clarify if needed.
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