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    How come my chickens are scared of me?

    How come my chickens are scared of me? I know they know it's me because when i go to feed them, they will run in their run. That's about as close as they'll come to me though. It is such a hassle to try to catch one, so I can help it (if something is wrong). I've tried treats, but they still...
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    Too many roosters, HELP!

    (I think this is in the right section?) Ok, so I have 12 chickens. (2 EEs, 4 Sumatras, 4 Marans, 1 Silkie, 1 Silician Buttercup.) 5 of which are roosters. The Silkie Rooster is no problem at all, he likes to keep to himself. He is picked on sometimes by the 4 big roosters. (an EE, 2 Marans, 1...
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    Tiny White Bugs and Brown/Red/Black Scabs? HELP!

    So my Easter Egger has been being picked on a lot, but i didn't think anything of it..until i checked her out today. I moved back her wings and her whole right side has been tore up. It is black and red scabs all over her side. There is also some blood. and she has little white bugs crawling...
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    *One more dead and more dying* I need urgent help! Please dont fail me

    S/he is the only one not doing to good. S/he is drinking water, but I cannot get it to eat. S/he sits on the feathered part of its foot. Anything I can do for it? CHECK POST 14 Page 2 for all the details and they are not even a week old
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    I have a Mystery Chickie! Help please. :) *PICTURES INCLUDED*

    I just brought home my new shipment of baby chicks! It is second time, but I still love it. I ordered from McMurray with no deaths (EVEN BETTER). The only thing i want to know is what is my 'rare' chick? It has lik a grey/black/brown 'top' body a light colored underbody and wings with a brown...
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    How many bantam eggs per...? -Ratio-

    I am wanting to bake a cake, but I have a small dilema. How many bantams (silkie) eggs do I need if it says 1 (store bought) egg? Is it the same amount?
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    Would this work to keep my ducks in?

    Ok, so I am getting 2 Blue Swedish (Drake & Hen), 1 Buff Hen, 1 Cayuga Hen and 1 Welsh Harlequin Hen. For their aviary I was thinking of a 3x3x3 coop on stilts in a 10x6x6 run and some type of pond from lowes. Is that big enough? Any ideas?
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    I am getting Goats! Help!

    Well, I am not actuallt getting Goats, but I got the 'OK' to get them. I thinking 3 or less. Like a 2 girls and 1 boys. Could I just keep 2 or 1? What gender would be friendliest? I would love to get them as baby goats, but since I dont have any other Goats to take care of them, it is probably a...
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    I am a newbie with ducks! Help!

    I am going to be able to expand my chicken coop and get ducks! I have been looking on Metzer farm for teh ducklings I want; I have also been on the forum 'learning' Now since I have picked my ducks out I would like to know how much coop, run and water space the will need. I know it is best to...
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    What do you keep a emu in?

    I am kinda wanting 1-2 emus. Could I just have one or do I need 2 or more? Also, what do you keep them in? Like a coop and run, or just a run? I am brand new to this so please tell me what I need to know to be able to keep Emus in? Thanks!
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    What type of material for my new aviary?

    I am making some plans to build my new 10x35x8 avairy. I have everything but material for the top, and keep in mind I am looking to spend $0-$100 on netting/wire for the top. So, my only question is what type of netting/wire should I buy for the top of the aviary? Thansk you guys!
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    My chicks are gone, nothing left UPDATE: I found a chick*Graphic Pics*

    I went out this morning to go let the chickens out, free-range, place with them, etc. , but when I got down to my coop I didnt here any chirping and my broody hen was outside with the others with no chicks. I started to freak out then. I opened my coop door quick to find no chicks. I looked...
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    I need so opinions on making a tough decision (for me atleast)

    Ok, so I hvae had chickens for 2 years now. I have ordered chicks both years, but now I am wanting to expand my intrest in poultry. I hvae been having a real hard time deciding on wether I want to go into/get some peacocks or some ducks. I have a warm climate by the way, and I am looking to...
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    Calling all peacock owners/experts, help a newcomer with peacocks!

    I have been thinking alot lately, so remember I am just in the 'thinking stage'. I am wanting to expand my poultry intrest to peacocks. A trio to be exact! I need alot of help though, because I don't know that much about them though. So I got some questions... 1. What do peafowl eat? 2. What is...
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    What do you keep your peafowl in?

    I am intrested in getting some peafowl. A pair or a trio to be exact! So, I wanted know what you guys keep them in? What else should I know about peafowl? Pics, advice, info, etc. are all greatly appreciated. Thanks! Edited to: Read post #7!
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    Preventive and Medicine Page? I need some help from all you experts!

    I have been thinking of making like a page similar to the treat chart, but for like diseases. More for myself, but other people could use it too! Is this already done or is one started? I know there are alot of websites for info but it can take to much time if its an emergency. So, does anyone...
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    My Rooster Looks Horibble! Please help me! :'(

    I went outside today to let my chickens free-range and to check on my new chicks. I picked up my roo and saw this.... Click for bigger images. His feet are fine, its just like the place were the feathers come out a horribly swollen and pink. His comb is also very powdery. I just...
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    I need some ideas for a small isolation coop. Help Please!

    I have been thinking recently about some diseases , and now I want a small isolation coop. The reason for it is because of the whole spreading and it whipping out my flock. (Thats a scary thought )I was thinking it should hold 1-3 chickens, 1 feeder & waterer, and a small run. Keep in mind I...
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    I have a devil rooster! Help please.

    I went outside just now to feed and water my 6 bantam chickens. When I went inot the run, the rooster came up and flogged/spurred me! (I'm not sure what he did but it hurt like fire) He has done this before, but it did not hurt at all. I just thought he was playing. Today was different though...
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    I need help with my roo - flakey comb/wattles & blood

    Today was just a bad day for me and when I got home to check on my chickens, I looked at my roo. I have posted about this earlier, but he has either a very dry comb/wattles or favus. His wattles are just very flakey and they can be easily torn off with no blodd coming. He has some dirt on them...
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