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    Northeast Ohio - Light Brahma Cockerel for Rehoming

    *Cross posted from the Ohio state thread* It is with sadness that we need to rehome our beloved Light Brahma, Link (formerly Lily). He was in the sexed pullet bin, but it's looking like this is a cockerel! He's an absolutely beautiful bird, and so far has been very friendly and a good companion...
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    Brahma Gender

    I got this Light Brahma from the pullet bin at TSC, along with a Sapphire Gem. This Brahma is nearly double the size of the SG, but I wasn't concerned because I knew Brahmas were big. But now, at about 8.5 weeks, I'm seeing some redness in the comb, and already seeing wattle growth. Should I be...
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    Home remedies for dog arthritis?

    My dog has arthritis. The vet recommended a prescription of rimadyl for arthritis, which didn't help him all that much. Also after doing some research, I learned that it actually breaks down the joints over time anyway despite providing a feeling of relief for a while. I started giving my dog...
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    Now that's a tiny egg!

    My Barnevelder, Nance, laid her first egg yesterday. First eggs are always a bit smaller and rounder, but this one was by far the smallest I've ever seen! Hopefully you guys get a laugh out of it like I did. It is about the size of a grape! This weekend we'll crack it open when we make...
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    Is Hoover's still supplying chicks for TSCs this year?

    I was checking out breeds Hoover's Hatchery has because I know they are one of the main hatcheries that supply for TSC, which is where I might be getting chicks. They have a message on their website that says they can no longer accept new orders for 2025 and every breed is marked as unavailable...
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    Raising your own CAN be cheaper than store-bought!

    I just processed a batch of 6 Cornish X today. I ran the numbers and between the cost of buying the chicks and their feed, I spent about $9.93 per bird! It may have even been a little less. They averaged in at 4.5 lbs. each. I've always been told raising your own is more expensive, but with...
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    Splint for young pullet attacked by hawk - broken toes/foot

    My Barnevelder pullet was in rough shape yesterday after an awful hawk attack. Of my 3 pullets, 1 was taken/killed, 1 (this one) severely injured, and the other unharmed. I believe the hawk attempted to get the Barnevelder first and maybe she dropped from high in the air, causing the leg to...
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    Does this look like a Sapphire Jewel?

    I thought my "meal maker" chick from Meyer Hatchery would be a meat bird because my order was mostly meat birds. After a couple weeks, it became apparent that this chick was not a Cornish X, based on her pea comb, different colored legs, and that she was growing at a slower rate. I contacted...
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    Normal or cause for concern (poop pics)?

    Is this poop okay, or does it look like possible coccidiosis? I wouldn't have been concerned, but all 3 of my chicks are pooping like this. They are about 4 weeks old. I should add that without thinking, I put different feed in their feeder yesterday. It was some leftover from the last bag (20%...
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    Black spots around hen's eyes

    My hen all of the sudden has black spots around her eyes and is slightly shaking her head every so often like she's irritated. I noticed this right away when I looked at her today, but I don't recall this being there yesterday when I was feeding the flock. She is otherwise pecking around like...
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    How can I find afforable land?

    For context, I live in Northeast Ohio. I have a regular day job, but I have always dreamed of having a small farm, either for hobby or for potentially developing into something more. Right now, I'm really just looking for a 1+ acre piece of land I can experiment with different farming and...
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    What breeds would you recommend to add color and variety to my flock?

    Below are some photos of my current flock of 6. We just lost our RIR and are hoping to add 2 new hens to the flock in the fall or spring. I love having a variety of colors in my flock, while still keeping my other wants/needs in mind (non-broody, cold hardy, non-production layer if possible)...
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    Any fellow language-learners out there?

    I have been learning Russian for years now, but just began taking it more seriously (daily study/practice + weekly formal lessons) for about 9 months. The language-learning process is quite the adventure, but it is rewarding. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions at times, because on a good day...
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    Purple and drooping comb, no appetite, poopy butt, etc.

    Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong with my hen? Could it be organ failure? She is an older (unsure of the age but definitely 4+) RIR. Her name is Reba. Here are her symptoms: -Drooping comb with the ends turning purple -No appetite (refused scratch just now) -Poopy butt - I noticed it...
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    PVC pipe cutter dispatch info and demonstration

    This might seem like a morbid thing to ask for but does anyone have a video of someone doing the PVC pipe cutter method for dispatch? I'm interested in this method and know some of you guys use it, but I'm really hesitant to try something I haven't seen before. I don't want to mess it up. I am...
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    Apple trees - dwarf vs. semi-dwarf

    Hello all. Does anyone have experience with dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees? I am putting in an order from Stark Bro's online and I'm not sure which size I should get. According to the website, dwarf apple trees grow a max height and width of 8-10 feet, and semi-dwarfs are about 10-15 feet...
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    Cleveland, OH area - free assorted chicks from Meyer

    I helped a teacher with a classroom hatch and we hatched 6 chicks of assorted breeds (EE, OE, RIR, Buff Orp, Black Australorp) from Meyer Hatchery. They are all healthy and growing - about a week and a half old now. I am looking to give away 3-4 of these chicks for free to someone who will meet...
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    Is this really a RIR, or something else?

    This chick is from a classroom hatch with eggs from Meyer Hatchery. This chick, according to the egg code from the egg I think it came from (based on no other red breeds hatching), is a Rhode Island Red. However, I noticed the wing feathers it is sprouting are white. It also has much more...
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    Chick stuck with shell on its back

    I am assisting a teacher with her classroom hatch. We have 5 hatched, healthy, and running around. We removed them from the incubator this morning because they were ganging up on and pecking a struggling chick, and have been since Sunday. I need help with this chick! It seems to be stuck with...
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    Dealing with emotions of a botched kill

    Today we processed our Rainbow Rangers. Typically my husband chops the heads off with an axe and we both process. He does it because he's stronger and also has accuracy from splitting wood since he was a kid. However, I mentioned to him that I feel I should also participate in the kill part so I...
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