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    Feather Issues - mites? lice? Not sure.

    Hey there! I'm hoping some of you could help me know how to deal with an issue I am having. I've searched the threads for feather issues, and didn't see anything with exactly this problem or I just don't know what it is, and without pictures I have no way to compare. I was given four 2yr old...
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    2 Year Old Hen - Warm, Droopy Comb, Diarrhea

    Hey there everyone. I went out to feed my chickens this morning and found one of my older hens in a bad way. She was still up in the roost (All the others had come down) and she had been having diarrhea - looks like all through the night. She looked fine yesterday. She also feels very warm...
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    My eye is twitching O.o

    No seriously... my eye lid is twitching! Can we say STRESSED anyone!? Anyway - My eye lid has been twitching for two days now... anyone have a remedy??? Maybe just relax? LOL
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    Southern NH - Northern MA

    I am located in southern NH, and I am not finding any threads for my area here that are less than a year old. :P I'm feeling lonely! Anyone in my area?????
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    "Water Protector"

    Hey there everyone! I have a question - Does anyone here use water protector? A solution added to the drinking water to protect against film, bad taste, etc. I change my chickens 2 gallon drinking water everyday, but the insides still get a sort of slimy coating. I bought some solution called...
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    Dewormer

    I have purchased Safeguard (Fenbendazole) and I have Learned that 1/2 cc for standards is appropriate. But, I am wondering, can I give it to them as a drench, and if so, how much should I put in a gallon for 8 birds? Can I put it on a piece of bread for each of them? how can I do this?
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    Fox The Predator - Neighbor The Pest

    I have a neighbor who lives three houses down and around a corner from us. They are nice people, but they have a bad habit. They like to throw out hard boiled eggs. FOR THE FOX that lives under their wood pile. The thing has fox kits EVERY YEAR. I know that this is the fox we have lost chickens...
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    Lost Two

    Hey there everyone! I am in a bit of trouble. I have recently lost two seemingly healthy chickens, and I now think I know why. I don't have time to search the threads for this, so links would be very helpful. As I made my breakfast this morning I found a roundworm in one of the eggs. I am...
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    New 3 day old chick with bleeding beak - won't eat or drink :(

    I just got a new order of chicks in the mail this morning, and one of the little barred rock chicks is having a hard time. She has a red and bleeding area on the top of her beak right near her nostrils. I've seen this before, with our other chicks, but in addition this poor little girl wont eat...
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    A New Start

    As some of you may know, a bit over a week ago we lost our six Pullets (Soon to be laying hens... they didn't even have a chance to live at only 18 weeks old) to a weasel. Well, we have officially started over! The coop is in the shop for some much needed renovations to keep every critter out...
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    Diatomaceous Earth and Ants

    I have a quick question... I know many of you use diatomaceous earth to keep down pests such as mites and moisture in your coops. The 'biggest' little pest problem we have in our coop is ants. They come after the chicken poop and sometimes the feed and water. Would DE keep them under control...
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    Stupid Vacuum... *Update*

    As if life isn't hard enough at the moment (Just lost all my chickens to some nasty critter) My vacuum decides to quit on me half way through my living room. SO, I'm in the market for a new one. The one I had was an Oreck XL, base model I believe. I looked it up and I don't think they even...
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    We lost all our girls :(

    I am depressed. Something came in to our coop Saturday night and beheaded all my beautiful chickens! It only ate one...I'm about ready to go and scour the neighborhood and kill whatever it was with my bare hands! I already posted the story here...
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    Tips On catching this Bugger would be helpful!!!!

    We have been having the misfortune of dealing with a chicken thief over the past couple weeks. Mark's (My DH) beautifully designed coop had been keeping our 6 chickens safe for over 4 months, although the last protective bits had never been added. After we lost our first chicken, we figured we...
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    Growing Mealworms... has anyone attempted this?

    My husband and I find our chickens of course love meal worms, but they are expensive alive OR dead. We are wondering if anyone has attempted growing meal worms for their chickens? We would love to do it if it's possible. Any advice? Thanks! -EDIT- I just found the thread on how to grow your...
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    I have finally started my "Chicken Adventure"!

    I'm quite excited! Last summer we decided we wanted to purchase some laying hens to provide us with our own eggs. Due to EVERYTHING happening, we never got around to it last fall. I was so disappointed! I had worked so hard on all my research, and was excited to get started! I had been looking...
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    Sore Throat Remedies?

    Ok, I've been sick for the past couple days with some sort of killer cold. I think I'm over it for the most part, fever is gone, etc. I don't have strep, but a nasty sore throat! I know about the gargling with salt water, but does anyone else have any remedies that can help soothe my throat...
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    What does hosting a chicken swap/stock/meet-up entail?

    I have a large piece of property with plenty of parking, and I think it would be good fun to host one. I'm probably years away from attempting to do it, but what does hosting one usually entail?
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    What treats are good/bad for chickens?

    I know most veggies and such are alright... but does anyone know if there are some that would be harmful? Some that should only be given certain ways? What treats do your chickens really love? When they are free ranging, are there things I should be sure they don't get into? Thanks!
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    What is the best feed you have had success with?

    What type of feed have you found to be the best/healthiest for your birds? I'm new to this and I want to make sure I know what things need to be in the feed for the best success. I don't necessarily mean a brand, but what type with what ingredients are the healthiest/ best for chickens that...
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