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    What's wrong with comb?

    Comb looks like pic
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    Do I need a different coop?

    Hi, Coyote took out most the herd yesterday. But I still have 3. 1 is a big broody girl. So my plan is to put fertilized eggs under her. So it's okay to hatch the chicks in the same coop with the other 2 adults or do I need to move the broody girl to a different coop? Also, until the eggs...
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    Time to trim?

    Never trimmed before
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    Maggots? What to do?

    I believe a dog bit her two days ago. Csught her for inspection. Stinks a bit. Flys, and looks like lots of maggots? What should I do please, thank you. it's on her back. Have video but not sure how to post video.
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    Chicken feeder cork bucket

    Hi! My question is: Does anyone have the supply list for making a bucket feeder that you drill a hole in bottom and put a bolt and washer thru it and then a cork on the end and hang the bucket. They then peck the cork and food falls out? Or any tips about them? I ask because yes there are tons...
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    No waste feeder

    Howdy, So i built a no waste feeder and it was with small 90* pvc connectors and I cut half the lip on one side for a rain guard and cut the lip off the other side so i could slip it in the 3" holes i cut in the bucket. So they are able to eat it, but the food is level with the hole and they...
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    Nutrena safe?

    Howdy, So i get all flock chicken feed, i like pellets cause crumbles are a mess. The stuff I get seems like the pellets are an inch long and the chickens don't seem to be a fan of. But there isn't a lot to choose from. I did find some Nutrena pellets that look smaller but seems I know so...
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    Puffy foot?

    I can't remember if both feet look like this but if so then one is much more poofy. Could be wrong but i don't think the brown stuff is scabs or anything, though maybe it was a poop stain or something I dunno. Any thoughts? I could have my kid catch her again for a further inspection once know...
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    Easy nesting box

    Howdy, So i need to add some more nesting boxes. Looking for some easy ideas as I don't want to spend much time or money on them. Thank you
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    Broody? How to fix?

    Hi, I have a hen that has been hanging out in the nesting box. When i open the lid she growls and fluffs up. So i take her out and set her on a bag of cold peas and she stays out for a little while but then i just find her in there again. The box isn't big enough for her to hang out in because...
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    Toes point back?

    I noticed most the chickens have toes that point backwards when they walk, is that normal or do they need nails clipped or or something?
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    Tail is down, hurt leg

    Hi, Chicken has been limping around a little and lays down all day in one spot, besides that her tail is always down. Feet look fine. She did bite at her nail once but looks fine. Thought it was strange her tail is down. Any thoughts? Been about 3 or more days. Thx
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    Chicken terrified?

    Howdy, Most the chickens will follow me, some will come close but most of the time they all run away if i try and pet one. But sometimes i try and pet one and it'll crouch down and put its wings up a tiny bit and it's tail down, does that mean its like wanting me to pick it up or does that...
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    Comb normal?

    Hi, Just curious, are the few black spots on the comb normal? Making sure it isn't frost bite or something Thanks
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    Nesting box good enough?

    Howdy, My nexting box is about 16x30 and i have 11 chickens. I know two can use at the same time. Is that good enough or do i need more? If more was needed I'd rather put something simple in the coop than build another identical one. So should i put some more boxes inside it or something or...
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    Raising pigs on sprouted grains

    Howdy, I was wanting some more info about sprouting grains to raise pigs for meat. Thank you!
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    Identity roosters?

    Howdy, I have 11 chickens 17 weeks old. Barred rocks Easter eggers Gold laced and blue laced red wyandottes At this age is there an easy way to tell if any are roosters?
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    Guard geese?

    Howdy, I have 11 chickens and originally wanted them to free range in a small field. But the darn neighbors cat gets in to the field and stalks the chickens so I've been keeping them in the yard, driveway, bushes etc. But when they are kinda getting poop every where. Our lab could keep an eye...
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    Switching to all flock

    Howdy, So I've read a few posts on here and it seems I'm supposed to do the following Chickens are 17 weeks old Barred Rock Easter Eggers Gold laced and Red Laced blue wyandotte. They are on grower Should I switch to all flock and put a side of oyster shells if they want it? Not sure if...
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    Winter Freeze

    Hi, A winter freeze is coming and it'll be 13* F Will my chickens be okay? They are 10 weeks old. Barred Rock, gold laced wyandotte, blue laced wyandotte and easter eggers.
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