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    Mend a broken wing?

    Hi all I have a domestic turkey with what looks to broken. Anyone know how to mend a broken wing? Thanx in advance
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    jersey giants

    Anybody raise/raised jersey giant chickens for a meat bird alternative. I have done the cornish-x, did not like the breed... lumbering bird, not to mention... not replicable. I am looking to hatch/raise replacements when needed. Thanx for any info in advance
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    chicken clothing??????????????

    Anyone know where I could buy clothing for chickens... I have a spoiled hen who would rather be in the house than the coop. Ideas? thanx Brian
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    clothing for chickens???

    Any idea where I can get clothing for a chicken???????????? I/we have a spoiled chicken (hen) that wants back in the house, not with her own. Any place around? Thanx, Brian
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    Heating element help

    I have a GQF 3015 heating element to replace the one I tried in my wine cooler bator. I tried a heating element from a styrofoam bator... not strong enough. I just need to know how much it can be stretched or recommendations? I can't find any info online as to installation requirements. Thanx...
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    GQF 3015 heating element help?

    Hi all from BYC..................... I am currently working on a homemade cabinet incubator... using a wine fridge. I have most logistics worked out, just the heat element I used was too weak (come out of a styrofoam bator) I found out that the styrofoam bator element is only 25w, whereas the...
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    What Am I Doing Wrong ?????????????????

    This is my second hatch... a year apart. Last year's hatch had 30-35 viable hatching eggs, with only 10 hatching. This year, 26 eggs, with only 9 hatching. With both hatches, 1 chick died shortly after... for whatever reason. I check temps and humidity levels consistently... I am using...
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    bumblefoot symptoms on a Bourbon Red

    I have a BR tom with what appears to be bumblefoot. It might be in both feet, but need to be confirmed. From what I have read, turkeys get something different? Treatment(s)???? procedures.... Treat like a chicken? I had to remove him from the rest of turkeys... I found another tom trying to...
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    Cleaning/sterilizing coops?

    I am in need to clean up a currently unused coop, for a new set of chicks. Is there some sort of sterilizing fog(ger) that is available, for large scale cleaning. I know I need to do the basic(s), remove old bedding, cleaning out nest boxes, etc... But getting to areas of the coop to scrub...
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    nesting boxes per hen ratio?

    My MW and BR have started laying... How many boxes to hen ratio do I need? Similar to chickens? I have 3 MW and 4 BR hens, in different coops. Thanx for any input... need to set this up this weekend. Will also have eggs or poults for sale.
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    mating pair of b-red turkeys value

    I was wondering what the value is on a pair of Bourbon Red turkeys, tom and hen (for mating, and to sell eggs/poults). Keeping in mind I paid $10ea as poults, and fed them since July. I have a friend looking to buy them from me. I have 4 hens and 6 toms. He wants to do what I plan on. Thanx...
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    Turkeys for breeding...feed/food

    Can breeding turkeys eat a ration much like chickens... layer pellets?
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    Nest boxes and location (for turkeys)

    Hi everyone, I haven't posted in awhile.......But here I am (if it really matters lol). I have some Midget White and Bourbon Red turkeys, in separate coops. It is time for me to process the the "toms" or sell some off. I have 1 extra MW and several BR toms. But what I really need info on...
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    Turkey egg laying?????

    I have Midget White and Bourbon Red turkeys... in different houses as of today... When do they start laying?? My 1st year with turkeys.
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    Help naming a new (spring) roo

    I have a spring rooster born on moms day weekend from ameracauna birds................................. I need help with a good name..............one that would stick. Be creative!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am stuck for a good name???????????????
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    looking for home made organic feed recipes

    I am looking for organic feed recipes to see if it worth the time/effort to make it versus buy it. I currently pay $19 for a 50# bag of organic feed (natures best), if i buy Blue seal feed, it's $24 + for 50#. Thanx in advance, Brian
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    eggs from freedom rangers???

    eggs from freedom rangers...............I get shell-less eggs, quite frequently. they are fed oyster supplement. I do have some firm eggs. today I got 1 of my first large firm egg. Any firm egg has been small. usually, I find the shell-less eggs on the ground---------------squished...
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    hen with talons????

    Is it possible for a hen to grow talons??? I have a brown leghorn (hen?) with talons, about 1" long... is it possible? The bird looks like all the other hens like her/him. It does not look like a rooster from the pix i've seen.
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    Barred-acauna

    I have 2 pullets from my Ameracauna roo(s) and barred rock hen(s)................................... 2 of the 3 "look" like a barred rock, but...... if you know chickens........ the 2 have tufts and peacombs, but yellow legs and the natural BR coloring. The other BR cross looks "normal"...
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    Any interest in a chicken swap for central Maine/Lewiston area?

    I have been asked by my local "Tractor Supply" store to put out feelers to see if there would be an interest for a chicken swap. Jared at TSC mentioned a date of late June (weekend). The location would be the Lewiston, Maine (Lisbon st) TSC location. If soooooo, please post a response so I can...
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