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    brooding a mystery

    Without doubt 3 of my hens are oh so broody.. I ended up giving my Isbar 2 Olive egger (isbar/maran). I also gave my banties one each. I have a problem though. Only 2 of my 7 hens are laying. However, only 3 are obviously broody. Strange things started happening shortly before the earthquake...
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    There's a whole lot of shakin' going on (Idaho)

    So if you don't know Challis Id had a 6.5 earthquake a few hours ago. Last night I heard a bird screaming at about midnight. I actually thought there might be an injured bird so I went to see if I could help.. I just kept hearing it and slowly moving closer.. As soon as I got close to the sound...
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    calcium deposits on eggs and soft shell?

    So my chickens just started laying in Febuary. They are 7 months old.. At first they were laying like champs. I couldn't give enough eggs away. A while back I posted on another thread about a white film and pimples on my eggs. I was told it's fairly normal for new layers. Haven't got an egg from...
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    Isbar crosses and possible egg colors

    I am bolstering my flock. Currently I have 7 chicks and 7 eggs that are only on day 2 of incubation.. Since I know very little about genetics I was hoping someone could take a more educated guess at what color their eggs will be.. My roo is an Isbar.. Of the babies 3 are Isbar so no guessing...
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    Chicken Therapy Rocks!!!

    Almost 3 years ago I lost my best friend, my sister, to breast cancer. I woke up feeling very down about it.. My chickens have not voluntarily sat with me since they started laying. Today it's almost as if the knew I needed the support. 2 of my little banties climbed right up and hung out with...
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    What's with the Odd Egg??

    So I have gotten 2 eggs that look like this from my Swedish Flower hen. I would like to know why they look like that and if I should be concerned. One is a regular egg for comparison. Both odd eggs were found outside the nest box. Most recent on the coop floor and one on my porch... I also think...
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    breeding questions please read

    So I have an Isbar roo which is a medium sized bird. I have regular hens and bantys. Can I hatch some of the banty eggs?? I am afraid the chicks would get to big for their egg...
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    On booties please read

    So I had a chick born with crooked toe. I let her sit overnight to dry. This morning I put booties on her. This is my first time so I wanted to get impute from those who have done it before. She is now walking but keeps tripping on her booties. Did I do it right?? What is the shortest time I can...
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    hatching emergency??

    My first Swedish Flower was born an entire day early. I had a strong feeling to check her eggs yesterday. I did one looked normal. The other I could clearly see the internal pip as well as it's very active beak and throat. I figured she'd be hatched this morning.. Notta.. About 3 hours ago still...
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    Hatching emergency

    My first Swedish Flower was born an entire day early. I had a strong feeling to check her eggs yesterday. I did one looked normal. The other I could clearly see the internal pip as well as it's very active beak and throat. I figured she'd be hatched this morning.. Notta.. About 3 hours ago still...
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    Hello

    Hello everyone. I recently started with chickens. My first batch started laying eggs about a month and a half ago. I have a Silverudd Roo. I have a Maran, a Swedish Flower, and a Silverudd hen. I also have 4 Millie Defluer/Cochin bantam hens.. I have worked very hard to raise them without...
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    Hatching Today!!

    So I am hatching today!! It's super cool because I set them on Valentine's day and today is my daughter's 12th B-day. I am super excited. I have 3 Silverudds 2 swedish flower/Silverrud and 2 Maran/Silverudd. I am super excited to see what they look like. I am even more excited to see what color...
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    Emergency Medical Kit

    Do you keep a medical kit for emergencies during hatching? If so what do you have in it and why. Thank you
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