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    Lame rooster possible infection

    Have a 3 yr old lavender roo. Noticed him laying down today. He does not look well. I tried to stand him up and noticed him limping. He has a nasty looking flattened toe and another sore on a toe I believe he has an infection of some sort in the leg. I injected 1/4 cc of penicillin for...
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    Threadlike parasite in egg?

    I've noticed some of our eggs have a threadlike substance in the white of the egg. I am worried it could be a parasite but my wife thinks I am paranoid. If anyone could provide some insight on this I'd appreciate it.
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    Brood does not go back to nest.

    Hi we have an Easter egger that has been sitting well for 2 weeks. We have her separated and placed in garage with her clutch. The problem is that when she takes her bathroom breaks every few days she tries to return to the coop which is closed off. We have to catch her and put her back on...
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    Adding ACV to water with heating element

    I keep going through heating elements in my 5 gallon waterer (using horizontal nipples). Would adding vinegar prolong the life of the element? We get some calcium build up on the element. It's my guess that is why they are breaking. I'm using the 250 watt aluminum stock tank de icer from...
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    Hens breeding to first egg

    Hi, just observed a rooster breed one of my EE's just short of 18 weeks. The hen was submissive. How long from breeding until egg laying? Could not find this info after searching., Thanks.
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    Community nest box advice

    I am looking for suggestions on building a community nest box for 12-15 hens. The nest will be inside access. Also how big should openings be for the hens? If anyone has pictures and advice I would appreciate it . The coop is only 8x8 so i think this makes more sense than individual nest...
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    15 gallon no spill questions

    I'm looking to make a feeder out of a 15 gallon barrel with bung opening. Dies anyone have suggestions for a lid on this size feeder? I will probably gave to cut off top to fill. Secondly, what type of 90 degree pvc should I use for the opening. There are a lot of different types, I might...
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    Garbage disposal chickens

    Hi all I have a mixed flock of EE and lavender orpingtons. We have a growing family and typically have a fair amount of food scraps and waste that goes to the chickens. I I noticed that the orps are more aggressive and eat quite a bit of scraps without fussing but the Easter eggers are more...
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    8x8 layout advice

    Just built a really nice 8x8 with a 7/12 roof. Need advice for layout of roost and boxes. Windows on West and East walls centered. Have 12 chicks. Also looking for opinions on poop boards ty!
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    Lg 9300 still or forced air?

    I have borrowed a LG 9300 which says still air on the box. However, I do not know if this unit's heating element has been upgraded with a built in fan. The owner is not sure. It sounds like a fan is running from the heating element location but I don't know what a fan unit looks like versus...
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