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    What can I do about this comb?

    Peeper has always had an extremely large comb that flops over and obscures his vision in one eye. The tips end up purple, I think because the circulation is cut off. If I massage the comb the tips get red again. Other than removing the comb (which I won't do), is there anything that can help...
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    Why Does My Roo Do This?

    I have two pet indoor roos (and only these two). They are best buddies. Both are a little over a year old. The photo is of Peeper. His whole life, he's liked to stand with his wings slightly out. His wings work normally, he is healthy. He doesn't do it when he's eating, or walking around...
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    So what do your rooster's crows sound like?

    Just curious about the other roos out there. Are there regional differences? Do roosters sound the same in the same geographical location or era, because they copy the other crows they have heard? When I was growing up in the Washington DC area, it seemed that every rooster sounded like...
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    Chickens in the News

    Just saw this newspaper article about a woman taking her pet chicken paddleboarding... http://www.foxnews.com/science/2017/10/18/florida-woman-takes-chicken-paddleboarding.html
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    What kind of chickens are these!?!

    This summer I purchased two chicks at a roadside store to keep as pets. They are probably barnyard mixes, but would love any input on what breeds they could be. Both turned out to be roos, which may get me in trouble with the neighbors, but it's been my experience that roosters make the most...
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    Hi everyone!

    I am a 50 yr. old "crazy bird lady" (bird enthusiast) and a lifelong pet chicken owner. When I was a teen, I showed my chickens at the County fair, and worked there as a poultry judge's assistant for many years. I've had many types of chickens over the years, and other kinds of poultry like...
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