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    Plucked Feathers

    We recently picked up some 18 week old red sex link pullets. The person that gave them to use had to many for his coop and run size. Four of the girls have had their rear feathers plucked off. No signs of lice or mites. Our question is will the feathers regrow? If so how long will it take? We...
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    Laying hens arouns S.E. Michigan

    Looking for 4-5 layers around S.E. Michigan. No fancies please, just standard breeds. Brown egg layers.
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    Debeaked pullets from Meyer Hatcherey

    We have had a rash of losses over the past few weeks from the local coyotes. Was looking to pick up some started pullets from Meyer to replenish the flock. Does anyone have any experience with the started pullets that Meyer sells? How severe is their beak trimming? Could anyone post a photo or...
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    Freezing eggs

    Where we live is now quite cold, if eggs sit in the coop for 8 hours and the temp is well below freezing will the eggs freeze? are they safe to thaw and the use? must they be keep in the fridge or are they safe to leave on the counter(we don't normally keep them in the fridge)? Thanks
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    What is wrong with my RIR

    Is there something wrong with my 19 week old RIR. Her feathers look different than all the others. Sorry for the stupid question - I am just new at this chicken thing
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    Possible danger?

    After spending the day reshingling the coop, we noticed the ladies picking up the loose pebbles that fell off the new shingles! Are the pebbles dangerous to them? I'm sure they were using it as a grit, but we are concerned because of the chemicals used. Any thoughts or ideas?
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    Using DE

    We are having a hard time finding "food grade" DE. We have located a dealer who sells diatomite. They claim that is food grade DE. Is that true ? Our online research can not confirm or deny this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    My chicks are two weeks old already!!

    I have 10 RIR's, 5BO's, 5 Barred Rock and 5 Australorp's. Just moved them into a bigger brooder. Coop should be ready in a few weeks.
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    RIR - Rooster or Hen??

    Hope these pictures are good enough. RIR is 19 weeks old - Rooster or Hen?
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    Hi - from Sumpter Township, Michigan

    Good Evening, We got our first eight chickens about six weeks ago. We have seven RIR's and one Buff Orpington. I have a wonderful husband and three children 14,9,6. We are in the process of building a new coop for our 25 chicks that will be arriving on Tuesday. We will be adding 10 RIR's, 5...
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