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    Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) the monster bird

    I've been raising a "small" flock of Japanese quail for over a year now. They have plenty of space, as well as ample access to water and feed. And yet hey are the most vicious dumbest birds on the planet. Until they reach maturity they are calm and quite, but once they reach maturity, their...
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    Araucana color

    Can anybody identify the color of there unique beauties?
  3. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Incubator questions

    1. I'm currently using a rcom fully automatic incubator, I noticed the using the automatic settings, the first 18 days the temp is set to 99.2 degrees but during lockdown it is set to 98.6. What is the logic behind this? 2. Using the aforementioned incubator at the aforementioned incubation...
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    White yolk

    Has anybody ever seen an egg with a white yolk? Is there reason for alarm? What can cause such a weird egg? btw, this egg was laid by a barnyard mix hen.
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    Mallard nesting habbits

    My newly acquired (purchased) Mallard has begun laying all over the yard. Is this normal behavior? Should i collect the eggs and put them in one spot?
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    My incubators latest clutches :)

    Buff Orpingtons, Partridge Rock and Porcelain Silkies - 13 Days Plymouth Rocks (barred, partridge and silver), Rhode Island Reds, Light Brahamas ,Partridge Brahamas, Jersey Giant, Light Sussexes
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    Mallard duck laying eggs again...

    I've just purchased a mallard duck family. Only one week after hatching a clutch, she is back to laying again. Is this normal? It won't be too taxing on her system? Would it be better to artificially incubate the eggs?
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    Mallard ducklings dying from Hypothermia?

    Yesterday I purchased a mallard duck family (parents + 8 ducklings), this morning I found four ducklings in the water dish, three were dead ant the fourth one was not far behind :( Quickly, I removed the still living duckling from the water, he was cold to the touch, shivering and his toes were...
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    Bloody egg

    For the last couple weeks one of my light sussex pullets has been laying eggs with a significant amount of blood on the egg shell. Her first eggs where fine. I inspected her vent area, there are no external injuries as far as I could see. Is this something to be concerned about?
  10. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Egg withdrawal period for Doxycycline

    What is the withdrawal period for hens treated with Doxycycline? Based on this 24 days seems to be enough, is that long necessary?
  11. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Hatching withdrawn eggs

    When giving medication to the hens that have a withdrawal period for human consumption, can their eggs be used to rear the next generation?
  12. Mrs. Light Sussex

    GRAPHIC - What killed my hen?

    Tonight, several hours after sunset, I heard a raucous noises from my coop. All seemed in order but a quick head count revealed a missing Plymouth Partridge pullet. No blood to be seen, but there was a pile of tail feathers. Several hours later a neighbor reported seeing a dead chicken on the...
  13. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Legarthic pullet

    I noticed her hunkered and fluffed up in the coop last Tuesday. Brought her in the house. She doesn't move much, eyes are closed most of the time, shows absolutely no interest in food but does drink from time to time. She is very skinny (breast bone feels sharp like a keel of a boat, and weighs...
  14. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Coccidosis, right?

    This is a sign of Coccidosis, right? Other than medication which I don't have yet, what else can I do to help them?
  15. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Hens eating pine shavings

    Some of my hens seem to like eating pine shavings. Is there reason for concern?
  16. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Chicks having hard a hard time standing

    Hi, I hope somebody can help me help my chicks. The chicks are 3 weeks old, 2 are developing a lot slower than their siblings. Some time last week they suddenly where not able to stand, they shuffled along but where not able to stand up. They held joint connecting their legs to their body way...
  17. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Orpington Chicks dying

    2 weeks ago I started out with 9 Lavender Orpington 3-day old chicks. They seemed fine during the day, but 2 nights ago 2 of them died, first one then another one a couple hours later. The same thing happened tonight, one died and shortly afterwards another one went. The hottest part (where...
  18. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Wanted (UK) - Light Sussex Hatching Eggs

    Hi there, Looking to buy Light Sussex hatching eggs. Must be from around London. Willing to pay well for good quality merchandise. If interested in selling, please pm with photos of parents. Thank you
  19. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Wanted (France) - Marans Hatching Eggs

    Hi there, Looking to buy Marans hatching eggs. Must be 8-9 on Maran egg color scale. Must be from around Strasbourg or shipped to Strasbourg. Willing to pay well for good quality merchandise. If interested in selling, please pm with photos of parents and eggs. Thank you
  20. Mrs. Light Sussex

    Alternative chick feed

    I'm expecting the arrival of several chicks on Friday, unfortunately the feed store I usually get my feed from is out of chick starter. What can I give then to eat until I get some starter?
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