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    I think I scalded too hot`HELP PLEASE NOT SURE IF OKAY TO EAT!

    Hi All, Just butchered my chickens...did I ruin them? I dunked them in boiling water for about 30 seconds. The feathers pulled out nice, but the skin looks cooked as does the first layer of meat. are they still okay to eat? Thanks in advance!
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    Anyone know of someone to process on Long Island?

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knew of someone who processes chickens on Long Island. Not sure I am up to doing it myself TIA!
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    How to train chickens to stay out of front yard.

    Hi All, Not sure if there is any possible way to do this, other than making an enclosed run, but I have 36 chickens. The rear yard contains their chicken coop, a 40x60' garden and 23 acres of grapes as well as pines,a bit of forested area as well as covered areas and field.....plenty of space...
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    3.5 wk old with Blood in Poop! Help! *PICS*

    Hi all..one of my chicks pooped a normal looking poop of the floor when my son was playing with him...Wiped it up and noticed this normal looking poop has blood in it! Eek...or something red...maybe lining...I am so nervous..had all chicks vaccinated for Cocci and Mareks...but he was holding...
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    To Paint or Not to Paint that is the question.

    So...anyone have any thoughts, experiences, etc. one way or another about painting the interior of the coop. I have an insulated coop with plywood walls. DH says nay, I say Yay. Please help settle Thanks!
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    Supposed to be girls, but not sure about one.

    Hi All....these are my light brahma's have my doubts about one of these guys. What do you think? Here is chick # 1 I think girl Here is chick # 2 I think roo Here they are together And just for fun here is my favorite EE Beezus. SHe has an almost twin Ramona that looks very similar...
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    Seriously. What am I going to do with all these chickens.

    Oh boy...McMurray has me in quite the predicament. I Have a 8x8 coop that they are going to be going in and they will be free range . I have 41 chickens that are quickly outgrowing their brooder that is 4x4. They will be 3 weeks tomorrow. I ordered 29 chicks from them to account for possible...
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    12 or more free assorted Chicks Long Island

    Hi All. Not sure if okay to post here. I have too many chicks. Is anyone interested in some 16 day old assorted chicks? Straight Run. On Long Island, Suffolk County. I can meet or deliver or you can pick up. Thanks!
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    Free Chicks Free Delivery 12 chicks 6 pullet 6roo Long Island.

    Hello All, Free Baby Chicks. 12 of them 50/50 pullet roo. They are 16 days old. McMurray sent too many. Vaccinated for M and Mareks and Cocci. Free delivery within reason. I am located on the North Fork of Long Island. Suffolk County. Thanks!
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    Okay--Kids are sick--Chick Question

    Hi All, So Wed. morning my daughter throws up...diarrhea...my son throws up Wed. afternoon....took them to Dr. says it's a stomach thing. Then my son starts diarrhea yesterday....wakes up this morning throws up again and diarrhea....I googled everything. Turning to you guys since no Dr.s...
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    What am I x 2?!?!

    Hi Everyone...got some chicks from McMurray 2 weeks ago....lost not a one They did throw in some packing peanuts...stamp said RIRs but only have what seems 4 or 5 of them....what I do seem to have an abundance of his yellow chicks now turning white. A few with pea combs and some with single...
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    Chick Starter/Grower -Bought Organic and it's Pellets! HELP!!!

    Hello All, Just bought some organic chick starter/grower and it is pellet shaped...the older starter I purchased was crumbles or smaller...anyone else have any experience with using pellet sized starter/grower? SHould I smush it up, throw it out? it was $17 for 20lbs. eek! TIA!
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    Chick Grower or Chick Starter

    Hi all....perhaps a silly newbie question.. So I ordered non-medicated organic chick starter from McMurray 5lb bag. Was going to buy more for when the chicks arrive but the shipping was horrendous. I went to my local agway and the only non-medicated (my chicks are getting both vaccinations)...
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    Help Buyer Remorse/Worry

    Just curious if anyone has had any experience with both/either McMurrays or My Pet Chicken. I live in NY and just realized that MPC is in CT and has availability for some chicks that I was interested in getting...I currently have on order the Brown Layer special from McMurrays but I saw on MPC...
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    Hi All! Help for a Newbie :)

    Hi Everyone! Been a lurker off and on for some time now and decided to join now that it's official...meaning my coop is in the process of being built and I am about to place my order for some chicks at McMurrays So a general question for you all. I am torn between ordering the Rainbow Layer...
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