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    Broody Hen Question - Will my Eggs Hatch?

    HI all, I have a broody barred rock. She had sat on her eggs for 7 days, but our other chickens kept kicking her out of her nest to lay eggs. She would get right back on after they left, becuase of this we put her in her own small coop and run with some fresh eggs. The eggs were laid today but...
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    Hatched Chick - Prolapse?

    We just hatched our first chicks. We are not new to raising chicks, but hatching them we are brand new. Our chick seems to have a prolapse? (maybe?) Some shell was stuck by a tiny thread and it has come off. It does seem to be a little bloody. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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    What Breed Are My Chickens?

    Hi all. I got these chickens yesterday and am wondering the breed? They are very docile and quiet birds. Their eggs are dark brown, similar to my cuckoo marans. Thanks!
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    Urgent Help! Prolapsed Vent? (Photos included)

    Hi all, just found my young (hatched first week of April) hen looking like this. Is this a prolapsed vent? If so, is it best to cull?
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    Help!!! Can't find eggs!

    Hi all, we have 18 hens (15 of which are young, but should be laying at this point, hatched first week of April. Barred Rocks, Buff Orpington, and Easter Eggers) For a while we were getting 4 eggs from the young ones laid in a hay loft where most of our chickens were laying, a few laying in the...
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    Breed? Pullet or Cockerel

    HI all! I have two young chicks I am trying to figure out breed / if they are both roosters. Henry (with the obvious saddle feathers) is a roo, but I am trying to figure out if he is a certain breed or just an EE? The other chicken with no name currently I am not too sure about either. I am...
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    Rabbit and Real Christmas Tree?

    We are planning on getting a real Christmas tree this year. Our rabbit is in our living room (where the tree will be.) He won't have any access to it, and his area is probably a good 15-20ft from where the tree will be. Will the oils in the pine be safe for him? Thanks!
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    Rooster Mating?

    Good morning all! We have had our rooster for about a month and neither me or my husband (who works from home) have noticed our roo mating with any of the girls. According to my coworker he is about 18 months (the same as our girls.) He hangs out with them all day long, and they are very...
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    Hen is Sick - Seems Very Thin

    Hi all, I had a previous post (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/bumblefoot.1499529/#post-25058886) thinking my hen was not walking because of an injury. She has been isolated for a few days now and it is clear she is not well. She is not eating much (if at all) I have tried scrambled...
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    Bumblefoot?

    One of my red's was having some trouble walking this morning. She generally seems like she feels lethargic, but I decided to look at her feet and I found what looks like it may be bumblefoot? Or just a cut of some sort? Both of her feet seem to have it. Any advice / knowledge would be...
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    Is American Pussy Willow Edible? (Goats, Rabbits, Chickens?)

    HI all, does anyone happen to know if American Pussy Willow is edible by goats, rabbits, and chickens? If so what parts? Thanks!
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    How Often Do Roosters Crow?

    Hi all! Our roo William (we have had him for exactly a week now) is such a great rooster! He has adjusted well to life with our hens, and they like him as well. I have never had a rooster before, and in the morning he crows all.the.time. I mean sometimes 5 times in one minute. He starts at 6:10...
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    How can I tell if a chicken is too skinny?

    Hi all, what is the best way to feel if my hen is too thin? Thank you!
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    Molting? Also lack of interest in feed since free ranging?

    Hi all, my hen, Big Girl, is acting her normal self, but she just looks pitiful! We moved about a month ago, and since then they have all been free ranging instead of being in a run. (We have 4 RIR and 3 Easter Eggers) I noticed feathers all over the yard, and it became obvious all are from her...
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    The Journey of Cottonball

    Cottonball aka Puff Ball Genius is our little rescue bunny. He/She is about 3 weeks old and we rescued him on 3/4. The little one is in fairly rough shape, but is getting better for sure! I thought I would make this thread so others can enjoy the journey and cuteness of Cottonball! 3/4...
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    Baby Bunny, Please Help!!!

    We have a rescued baby bunny, as of last night. The eyes are a work in progress. Luckily one is now open (they are matted over) after lots of warm cotton balls and very very gentle rubbing. After the soak this morning on the more inflamed eye, it did start draining, which is a great start! It is...
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    Breeding New Zealand Rabbits

    Hi Y'all! We have a broken black NZ doe and are going to be getting a chestnut NZ buck. What are the possible colors that could come out if they were to be bred? Thanks!
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    Meet our Buns!

    Meet Nebula and Asteroid! They are both new zealands and are cute, not so little buns :) Asteroid has blue/grey eyes, which I am not sure is normal, but they are beautiful. This is my first experience with rabbits. We have built them a nice hutch and the next step is to build a nice run that...
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    New to Rabbits

    Howdy! We have 2 New Zealand rabbits. I am curious if there are any chemical free options for preventing mites / fleas? I own this for my cats, but am not sure if it is safe for the buns. https://www.madaboutorganics.com/organic-insect-repellent-herbal-spray.html What do you use? How about...
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    No Eggs in 7 days?

    One on my chickens has not laid in egg in about 6-7 days. She is 8 months and has been laying 4-5 eggs a week since September. It is cold here and we are not supplementing with heat or light. All poo looks normal and to my knowledge she is eating and drinking. Think it is just the weather...
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