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    Sudden Chicken Death Syndrome?

    Ok, so I have a flock of Buffs with 2 (well 1 now) roosters. They are about 15 weeks old. They're happy, well-fed, and seem healthy, even this one I'm telling you about. The wife went out to feed them today, and all were fine, when she turned around one of the roosters was laying on the ground...
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    5 Weeks and doing great

    Well, I've hit week #5 here with my 14 Buffs and 6 unknown black roos fro Ideal. I'm pretty sure they're black australorps. The digital camera is MIA so... no pics:( being my first experience with chickens, it's been more interesting than I expected. The Buffs are getting realllllly fluffy...
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    Head shaking fun....

    Ok, when I'm in playing with the chicks, I'll make a sound like a turkey/chicken and certains ounds they'll all shake their heads until I stop. It's weird... I mean it's like it's an uncontrolled response to a certain sound or frequency or something. Anyone else noticed this and know why they do...
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    Chicken tricks?

    Was just wondering if anyone has any chickens that have learned a trick or has a neat quirk not normally seen in a chicken?
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    Chick trying to nest?

    Have a 2 week old Buff Orp that is hopping in the feed trough and looks like she's trying to make a little dugout in the corner to nest in. Is that what she's trying to do this young, or is this something else? Thanks
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    My Buff Orpingtons and the heaters...

    Here's a couple pics of my Buff Orpingtons and the 'heaters' that were thrown in for the ride. Anyone know what they might be? Here's Dumpy, kinda hoping he/she makes it, but it's kind of the runt of the bunch. This one was in the worst shape, I've really been trying to work with her/him.
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    This subject has probly been beat to death....but....

    I have about 20 chicks right now. I'm going to be building a coop shortly. I need a min and max size idea for the coop. I'm on a tight budget, but I'm not going to crowd them either, just want to know what range I have to work with. Also need to have height factored in. Lastly, the roost, does...
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    Newb with Buff Orp's

    Hey ya'll... My first post, just joined up today. I have already learned alot from this site. Just got an order in from Ideal. 13- Buff Orp Pullets 2-BO Roos and 6- ? Roos. Had a couple not doing so hot when they came in. Got them some sugar water, 1 is doing great, the other is so/so. Bought...
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