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    X pounds when mature. When is "maturation"?

    when looking at the info for chicken breeds we see stats, such 2-3kg weight for chickens when mature. Now when is that, at 6 months, which is roughly their sexual maturation date? Also is that live or dressed weight? Thanks,
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    Scabs around eyes, cold, lethargic chick

    So I noticed this chick being lethargic and then saw the eyes. Fowl pox? Or something else? Totally isolated her and awaiting on what to do. I've also noticed that sick chicks have lower temps...or maybe they seem that way. Thanks
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    Hatching Eggs with Mebendazole

    Today in the morning (diff time zone :) I treated my chickens with mebedazole, around 30mg /kg live weight. However, I could use some eggs to complete the incubator. Are today's eggs safe, considering that I just gave them today and I think the egg was formed before the med was given? Second...
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    Large breeds vs smaller ones - Feed

    Hi guys, I have a few questions, I hope you can help me with: Do larger breeds eat, say 2-3 times more than smaller breeds (in relation to their weight?) Or are they more efficient, forage more etc. I have the resources, cheap corn, wheat and place to forage. At what age does their tastes the...
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    Adding a specific rooster - Impact on flock

    Hi everyone, I want to improve my flock but it's hard to just order what I want and grown pullets and rooster cost as much as $100 here. If I buy 2 Sussex roosters and remove the other roosters, what chance is there that some of the upcoming chicks will be Sussex? Thanks
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