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    Rooster or Hen?

    I have heard lots of eggsongs from this 20 week old, never anything roosterish but today he/she grabbed my 1.5 year old BO by the back of the neck and pinned her down and my BO squatted. Now I am wondering if she's really a...
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    Egg question

    My friends male chinese golden pheasant died one month ago and his female companion is now sitting on 8 eggs. Is there any chance these are a fertilized eggs? These belong to a friend of mine and I don't know anything about pheasants. Should the eggs be taken away? Thank you!
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    Winter molt or being bullied?

    In the past 24 hours my 13 month old BR has lost a ton of feathers.Mostly around her neck and upper back.Vent area is nice and full. I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened the coop door this morning and feathers were everywhere! I only have 3 chickens, all the same age. There has never really...
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    At What Temperature Do You Start Closing up the Coop?

    It's starting to get quite cool here in the northeast at night. I have cold hardy breeds but was just curious, at what temp do you start locking them in for the night?
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    Someone posted a cool chart to count eggs...

    And now I can't find it. just saw it from this morning. Would you mind reposting it? i love the idea of keeping track of my egg count. many Thanks!!
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    Wall Street Journal Article Mentions BYC!!

    Great article in todays paper http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704178004575351121083644624.html?mod=ITP_TEST
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    Very Swollen Eye

    1) What type of bird , age and weight. Barred Rock,20 weeks, healthy weight 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Perfectly normal behavior 3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? Less than 24 hours 4) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. None 5) What...
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    So... I got my first egg! Now what?

    My SLW, one day shy of 20 weeks laid her first egg 48 hours ago. When should I expect her next egg? I know its around 25 hours between laying. Seeing as how she is still on the young side should I expect an egg daily from now on? Or should I be concerned that 48 hours has gone by without another...
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    20 weeks old and broody on golf balls UPDATE!! EGG!!!!

    My SLW is celebrating her 20 week birthday tomorrow by tenderly loving her golf balls I gave her last night. After reading all the "signs" of laying I thought she might to begin prepping. She has been squatting and screaming bloody hell bok bok bokawws for a few days now. Now I'm wondering if I...
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    Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM

    I am curious to know what product you take for your arthritis. My dad is 74 years old,has broken his back in three different areas over the years. He is in so much discomfort and I'm really sick of the doctor pumping him with cortisone and prescribing heavy duty narcotics. He doesn't want to...
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    Westchester County NY Necropsy

    I've been on the phone and the woman can't find a place to have a necropsy done in Westchester County NY. I've searched BYC and am coming up empty so I thought I might get an quicker response if i ask. Does anyone know where a necropsy can be done in Northern Westchester County NY? Preferably...
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    Organic Home Brew Grains- Yummy!

    My friend that brews organic beer brought over a huge pail of grains after brewing yesterday afternoon. My girls are going bonkers over it this morning!! I don't even know what to do with this big pail AND he said he'd drop more off in 2 weeks!! Can i freeze it in ziplocks??
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    I'm Freaking Out!!!!

    There is a snake lurking by my coop! I know it's a harmless gardner snake but I am terrified of snakes!It's about ten inches long.if I let the girls out will they kill it? I am shaking so badly right now. I can't kill it,that's not an option. Help!
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    Can Coccidia cause blindness or is it Neurologic?

    I;ve been searching the forums and internet and am getting nowhere. Does anyone have an article or website they can direct me too about the possibilities/probabilities of coccidiosis causing blindness? I have found some articles that were suggestive of this but i would like some concrete...
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    Something's not right!

    Supposedly my BO's I just got are 12 weeks old this thursday. As you can see in the pics below, one is much smaller than the rest of them.(All 4 are 12 weeks). The little one was picked on at the breeders and caged with the other BO.(why she has no tail feathers) Since they have a buddy system I...
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    Giselle Pronounced dead at 8:06 am

    I don't even know where to begin. I have 3, 12 week old pullets who I simply adore. I also have a neighbor who is one of my dearest friends.he has a 1.5 year old Alaskan Husky who is the love of MY life,not his. My hubby and I are always saying he needs to love his dog and take care of her. He...
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    My chickens are panting

    I have 3 ten week old pullets.(barred rock,BO and SLW). They moved out to the coop 2 weeks ago.As of this morning they are open mouth breathing. Eating, drinking and pooping is all normal. Activity level is normal. Today it is 80+ degrees in NY and they have plenty of shade. They do not free...
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    Diet question about my 8 week old pullets

    Purina Sunfresh start and grow has (min) 18% protein. purina sunfresh flock raiser has(min)20%. My pullets are 8 weeks old.....which diet is correct until i switch them to layena at 18 weeks?
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    Question about hardwire cloth???

    Hello! Working on the exterior design of my new coop and was curious to know what your opinion is on attaching hardwire cloth to 2 x 4's. Are you using a staple gun??? If so what is the best staple to use? Any other suggestions are warmly welcomed. Thanks
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    Hi! My name is crittersitter and I'm an addict!

    Hi everyone! I LOVE THIS SITE AND WANT MY CHICKENS!!I have been doing research on BYC for a few weeks now and decided it's high time I jump in and say HELLO! This site has provided me with a plethora of knowledge and given me so many great ideas:) I am new to the world of raising chickens and...
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