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  1. markb816

    boy or girl, you be the judge

    take an educated guess. Are these boys or girls???
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    I think I need your turkey expertise help

    I have a 1 year old momma turkey hen and a Tom dad about same age. Mom had 5 chicks this spring. All but one chick got ate by a predator. I think a fox. Sine then I moved the turkey family of mom, dad and lone turkey chick to a more open but safer location. They are now around no more birds. A...
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    **UPDATE**Why she won't sit on her eggs?

    Hot off the press. Just today I noticed broken turkey egg shells under my bronze turkey. She has been sitting on the eggs for the last 3 weeks, resolving my issue about I posted earlier (see below). I have noticed 3 little chicks. They are so little and cute and I think they were just born...
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    1 free 8month old white holland turkey hen, Middle TN only

    I am giving away a healthy, happy very LARGE white holland female turkey. She is beautiful all white, but she is way too big for me. She free ranges and eats organic flock raiser feed. She needs a good home or would make a great thanksgiving day turkey feast. Please reply if you are interested...
  5. markb816

    Futuristic Turkey!!

    Catchy Title, but I promise not misleading. Besides, I got your attention and now since you're here maybe you can help with my question... So my question is about the future/fate of my turkeys(thus, the subject title). I have 3 turkeys, 6 chickens, and 1 Rooster. They all are a flock and for...
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    She's Not On Punishment And She's Not Grounded!

    I have a RIR that is about a year old. She is not the highest on the pecking order but not the lowest either. She does seem to be somewhat of a bully to the others lower on the totem pole. Anyway, the whole flock is pretty much a tight nit group, sticking together for the most part, free...
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    Older pullets or very young hens, Middle TN

    Hello, I am looking to buy a couple of HEALTHY older pullets or HEALTHY very young hens Jersey Giant, Frizzled Cochrin, Light Brahma, and/or Australope Does anyone have any for sale or know of anyone that is selling? Thank you for your time
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    ????stuck???

    If a hen is eggbound and the egg does NOT come out then what happens? What are the signs and symptoms? Also, should a larger or what appears to be a swollen cull be something to be concerned about?
  9. markb816

    **This Little Light of Mine****

    Ok, so by now I'm sure you have all seen the solar l.e.d. lights that stick in the ground. They sell them at walmart, lowes, home depot and other places fairly cheap. I was thinking about getting some and putting close to the coop. They are not bright at all, but do produce some light. My...
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    Managing the flock

    My hens are pretty much just pets with occasional eggs that I enjoy eating. 8 hens; 2silver wyandottes, 2delewares, 1RIR, 1Leghorn. and a big mixed rooster. All birds are around 7-8months old. I would like to someday experience having some baby chicks. No, not eggs or day old ordered but...
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    Pullets 5-9months old Middle TN

    I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA AND I AM LOOKING FOR A SAFE FRIENDLY PLACE TO PURCHASE OLDER PULLETS YOUNG HENS. PREFERABLY 5-9 MONTHS OLD. I have listed what I am looking for and why I am interested. one jersey giant, I like that they are the largest of all breeds one brahma, I like...
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    ***looking to buy older pullets in my area**

    I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA AND I AM LOOKING FOR A SAFE FRIENDLY PLACE TO PURCHASE OLDER PULLETS YOUNG HENS. PREFERABLY 5-9 MONTHS OLD. I have listed what I am looking for and why I am interested. one jersey giant, I like that they are the largest of all breeds one brahma, I like...
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    **looking To Buy Young Hens In My Area***

    I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA AND I AM LOOKING FOR A SAFE FRIENDLY PLACE TO PURCHASE OLDER PULLETS YOUNG HENS. PREFERABLY 5-9 MONTHS OLD. I have listed what I am looking for and why I am interested. one jersey giant, I like that they are the largest of all breeds one brahma, I like...
  14. markb816

    adding to the flock? Should I...

    I have 6 hens that are 6-7months old. 2Wyandottes, 2Leghorns,1Deleware, and 1RIR. Also I have 1 round a year old Rooster. My question is that I was possibly looking toward acting to the flock. 1Deleware, 1Jersey Giant, 1Australope, and 1Brahma or Frizzled Cochrin. My concern is that the new...
  15. markb816

    can you help me with this quick question

    I went to a chicken swap and see some chickens that looked like their feathers were on backwards. They were all fluffy and looked beautiful. Kinda looked like their feathers had been blow dried and brushed. They also had feathery feet and legs. What breed is this? What are their personality...
  16. markb816

    ***Your Opinion, and a Question Just for YOU****

    Its WARMING UP!! What are some symptoms of heat fatigue for my chickens? Are some breeds more or less tolerant of heat? If so, which ones? So how do the good people on BYC comfort/deal with the heat for their chickens? As much input as possible would be appreciated.
  17. markb816

    Savy lingo and terminology

    What does sex-link mean? What is a tractor?
  18. markb816

    CLICK HERE*a question you can answer?*

    Hello, Chickens I am very much interested in as well. That why I am thinking about adding some variety to my flock. What/Where are some good places to purchase some healthy juvenile hens or pullets? I live in the Middle TN area(Nashville). Locally, or some mail order or websites?? Somewhere...
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    **??How to have a Happy, Healthy Chickens??**

    Hello BYC, 1st let me say thank you to all of you on here. Everyone is so supportive and helpful with questions and information. I am fairly new with the whole chicken experience. I have recently purchased some hens and wanted to ask some questions. What is this Sevin Dust and what is it good...
  20. markb816

    ******a Chicken's Prime!!!! What Do You Think???******

    What is the age and when is a chicken considered an adult? What age is a chicken in its egg-laying prime? If buying full grown hens, what is the cut off age, or age that a hen would be too old to buy for egg laying? What is the life span of an average chicken? What is the age of a "senior"...
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