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    Length of Safeguard liquid water treatment?

    Hey all! Got instructions from my vet on how to administer Safeguard 10% liquid goat dewormer to my flock (3ml / 1 gallon of water). I cannot find consistent information anywhere on how long to treat the water for - 1 day? 3? 5? Also, I was not instructed to retreat with liquid wormer, only if...
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    Mystery Illness

    Hey all! I'm at a loss for what to do about my hen - hoping someone out there has had the same experience and can offer some advice on prognosis or helping her recover... My 1.5 year old New Hampshire started with occasional loose stools for a few weeks, not of real concern. At the end of last...
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    Managing a broody hen?

    I have my first broody hen and I'm not too sure how to manage her! I move her out of the nest box a few times a day, but she always makes her way back. Out of our 4 nest boxes the flock refuses to use 2 of them, so with 12 hens laying throughout the day I'm not sure that blocking off nest boxes...
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    Keeping eggs cold roadside?

    Hi all! Not sure exactly where this thread belongs, but figured "management" was a start :D I am planning to start selling eggs roadside, and I'm looking for suggestions on how others keep their eggs cool while doing so? My state requires that eggs for sale be kept below 45 degrees. Our house...
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    Chickens and turkeys?

    I've been debating adding turkey hens to my flock, but I have read so many conflicting things about keeping turkeys and chickens together - I do know that they were kept together without issue at the farm I worked at previously, but when it comes to my own flock I'm a little gun shy! Anyone out...
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    EEs losing beards?

    Hi all! Not sure if this the right place to start this thread but here goes :) I have 2 Easter Eggers, approximately a year old, that lost their beards a month or two ago with very minimal re-growth. Is this common for the breed? None of my other hens are having feather loss issues, and...
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    To treat for coccidiosis or not?

    Hi all! When opening the coop yesterday I noticed a small amount of blood in the shavings - after looking flock over and cleaning droppings board I realized it was bloody poop. Some poop also had a significant amount of intestinal shed. Today there was less blood, but there were 2 bloody poops...
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    Feeding mixed ages

    Hi all! Lots of info out there about this one, so just seeing what everyone with a mixed age flock feeds for both pullets and pullets that are already laying. My plan is to feed grower with free choice calcium until the youngest reaches POL, but I know a lot of people choose to feed All Flock...
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    Straining pullet

    Hi all! It's 8 pm here and when turning my flock in I noticed my NH stopping to strain momentarily then go about her business. Eating and drinking normally while I was in the coop, acting normally. Happened 2-3 times then she went to roost - one time I was able to feel her vent push out as she...
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    Light Brahma cockerel in Southern NH

    I originally posted this in Swaps without realizing Animals in Need of Free Re-Homing was a forum! Much more appropriate for here so I am cross posting... I am sadly looking to re-home our 19 week Light Brahma cockerel - big, goofy, and beautiful. Appears to be shaping up to be a great roo...
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    No one told me...

    ...I'D BE SO EXCITED FOR OUR 1ST EGG! Did a flock check when I got home this afternoon and found this perfect little egg hiding behind the nest boxes :D Raising chicks was such a fun experience, but it's so great to see all the hard work pay off!
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    Light Brahma cockerel in New Hampshire

    Hi all! I am looking to re-home our 18 week old cockerel - a big, beautiful boy with a bunch of personality. Although he's young, he's taking his new job seriously and should mature to be a great roo! Hand raised since 3 days old, no health issues or concerns. Vaccinated for Mareks. Flock...
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    One eye swollen in 11 week pullet

    Hi all! Last night I noticed swelling above my buff's eye, no other obvious injuries or symptoms. Treated with Vetericyn in case it was due to irritation. This morning, swelling has not gone down and is beginning below the eye. Noticed a few little bubbles in the corner of her eye - no odor...
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    scissor beak correction?

    Hi all! Noticed last night that my 2 week old (today) EE has a very slight scissor beak. I check everyone thoroughly at night check when cleaning up, and haven't seen it until now. Question is, is there anything I can do to potentially correct / prevent worsening if started soon enough...
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    Help! Best plan for aviary netting?

    Hi all! I posted over in the predator forum looking for the best way to protect flock from Coopers Hawks (they frequent our yard). Looks like aviary netting is the 100% agreed upon answer, but my biggest issue is how to place it over our run... I posted a pic below - when finished run will be...
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    Preventing Hawk Attacks

    Hi all! We're in the process of building our coop / run while the fluffy butts enjoy their brooder for a few more weeks :) Our run will be fenced in, but is large - approx. 75' x 50' (rough estimate), with trees along perimeter and a covered structure for cover but no trees / cover in middle...
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    Intro :)

    Hi all! My name is Candace and while I'm not new to chickens I'm new to raising chicks - we recently started our flock with 8 little fluffy butts :) I've grown up riding horses and in barns, so it's exciting to be able to begin adding farm animals to our property here in New Hampshire. BYC...
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    Bully Baby

    Hi all! New to BYC with a bully chick on my hands. First time with hatchlings and I'm not sure how to handle it. Chicks arrived yesterday morning, and it began as soon as they were put in the brooder - Speckled Sussex female (teeny tiny!) picking on lighter colored chicks (3 of them, one more...
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