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    Illinois Section 11 FFA Poultry Show Results

    First of all, thanks for the advice on the spurs. We opted not to do them and all was well. Second, my son did well! He took 3 hens and 5 roosters. He ended up getting 3 firsts and a 3rd with the roosters and 2 3rds with the hens. He also ended up with Reserve Grand Champion with our little...
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    First Show Tomorrow....Spur Help Needed

    My son is showing chickens for the first time tomorrow at the local FFA fair. We bathed everyone with no complications. That part actually went much better than I thought! He is showing an older Australorp rooster that has some really long spurs. I looked to see how to remove or shorten them. It...
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    Look what showed up on our doorstep today!

    A half-starved, beaten up pitbull girl. She is just the sweetest thing! No aggression at all towards us or any of our animals. I treated her with Frontline because she is infested with ticks and fleas. She has been eating on and off all day. She just pooped so things are moving through. Just...
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    Lookee what we found! (PICS!)

    I have 2 Black Minorcas that free range because they don't like to be penned. These chickens were given to me in 2008 during the Mississippi River flood by my son's friend. They were flooded out and had no place for their flock. Anyway, I have had these girls for a couple years. We rarely find...
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    Barefoot Bandit here?????

    Seems we have a kid that has been on the run and wanted by the FBI for 2 years in my area. Freaky! Guess we better start locking the cars. http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=475046
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    Slikie Gender Help

    We are new to silkies and need some help determining gender. I have my guess. Let's see if I am right. Girl Girl standing and 2 boys sitting. Am I right?
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    Burlington Iowa Swap Questions

    I have heard that it is the 18th this month. Can anyone tell me the times? And is it still at the SCC parking lot? Thank you!
  8. Ang

    Can a chicken incubate duck eggs?

    I have a broody and I was wondering if she can successfully hatch out duck eggs. I would love to have some ducklings from my 3 ducks. But as you know, ducks aren't real broody. I was going to stick them in my incubator but thought I would let the broody do the work....if it will work.
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    Resolve Slipping!

    I was resolved to not buying and new layers this year. I have around 80 layers and don't really need any more! But.....Cackle's Hatchery Surprise keeps calling my name! I had such great luck with it last year and it was so much fun. Sadly, I keep going back to their website and putting it in my...
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    A Little Chicken Coop Humor

    Why do chicken coops have 2 doors? If they had 4 doors they would be called sedans!!
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    Banty-licous! *PICS*

    I picked up 8 chicks out of the assorted banty box at the farm store today. These are for my 14yo dd. She decided she wanted to have her own little flock. Silkies! No idea on the color but I am guessing white. Black Cochin? No idea on this one either but isn't it cute? Again don't...
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    Are we underselling our eggs?

    My son had his FFA Proficiency interview for Poultry Production today. He was told that our egg prices are too low. We sell our eggs for $1.50/dz. I know that where you live can dictate your prices. We live in a fairly rural area without any nearby urban areas. I have contemplated raising our...
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    How do I to tell a RIR from a NH?

    I was given 15 red chicks this spring. I have no idea if they are RIR or NH. Is there an easy way to tell? I don't have any pics. I can get some later if anyone wants me to. Thanks!
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    SOLD!!!! 1 Year Old Pair Toulouse Geese- West Central IL- Pick Up Only

    I have to sell my pair of geese. They are pretty but I like my flowers better! They are a year old and came from Cackle Hatchery. I am asking $20 for the pair. You must pick them up. PM me if you are interested! Thank you!
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    Goose Reproduction Questions

    I have a pair of Toulouse geese that I got last April. The goose is laying and I am wondering at what point she will start to set on the eggs. She has laid in at least 3 different locations. I think she has finally settled on a spot and has 3 eggs in it. I guess I am getting anxious for her to...
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  16. Ang

    Day 23

    Day 23 and I thought all was lost. I woke up to a pip this morning. 1 out of 20 is a terrible hatch rate. But for my first try I am happy that something is hatching! The little thing is starting to zip now. Love being able to watch this!
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    Khaki Campbell Egg Color

    I think I got my first khaki campbell egg today. My ducks and geese occupy half of the coop during the night. During the day the chickens have access to that half as well. This morning I let the ducks and geese out and found an egg on the floor of the coop. The kids did chores last night so I am...
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    Hatching Gurus...I have some questions!

    I have a broody who is now on day 23. So far nothing has hatched. Yesterday there was an egg that looked like it had been sat on too hard and had cracked. I peeled a tiny piece of shell back (I know I shouldn't have!) and there is a chick in there. I brought it in and put it in the incubator...
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    Finally!

    One of my hens finally went broody! I have 7 eggs under her as of yesterday and I am so excited! I put a couple blue eggs, several brown and a couple white ones. I can't wait to see what hatches out. This is much better than Christmas.
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    Baby Roos Need A New Home- West Central IL

    I have some baby roos that need a home. I just have too many! They are 4 months old. They are as follows, 3-Patridge Rocks (Cackle Hatchery) 3-Golden Laced Wyandottes (2 from Cackle, 1 from McMurray)-One has a single comb instead of a rose comb. These guys need to find a home! They are all...
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