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    MG-Free Flock, How Realistic?

    My current closed flock has tested positive for MG. I'm unsure where it could have come from. I opted to keep my breeder flock, stop breeding, and just let them live out their days eating bugs and being enjoyable. I currently don't live near any other chicken flocks. I don't have a problem with...
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    Longevity of Disease in Environment

    Hey chicken keepers, Does anyone know how long mycoplasmas stay alive in the environment, specifically in a deep litter and free range setting?
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    Know Your State Laws/ Partial Rant

    I debated writing this but it's been kind of festering in the back of my mind and I don't really have many I can discuss this with without feeling sad and disappointed in institutions we look up to. I try to balance my personal sensitivities with common sense and mostly just feel kind of "stuck"...
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    Mycoplasma Gallisepticum- Negatives in Carrier Flock

    I may be posting another thread or two later on as I just found out this disease has been vet confirmed in my flock. After speaking with my State Veterinarian on the phone, she had suggested I could test all 57 members of my flock to see if any would test negative and cull those positive (this...
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    Random Skin Bumps

    I noticed a couple weeks ago one hen had a bump. I thought it was a tick, but no. Otherwise she acted fine. Skip ahead in time and I've noticed a few more random bumps. She was chased off by some flock members I presume as she was located by herself. I have her alone and she's eating and...
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    Importing Eggs/Birds From Europe

    Hello gang! I've read some of the other threads I could find on this subject, and the APHIS website, and would love to talk to those people who personally imported new blood from Europe. -How does one go about finding a good breeder? I have sent many emails and Facebook posts to various clubs...
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    Hatched Chick (Somewhat Graphic Pic)

    I had this guy hatch this morning and it appears his intestines were not fully absorbed into his body cavity. Is this an instant death sentence?
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    Egg Size & Air Cells

    I was candling eggs a few days ago on day 18 and was noting a disparity between air cell sizes. I am currently incubating bantam, large eggs, and mid-sized eggs more on the small side. The smaller eggs seemed to have better air cells than the large eggs, who had small ones for being so late in...
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    Culling and Conscience

    I started breeding several rare breeds this year and had a wonderful experience. The not so wonderful part was winding up with so many surplus males. Many I sold as chicks at swaps, but I still had a few more than needed. Part of what makes it so difficult is I raise them very closely, and spend...
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    Sticky Chicks - Too Late To Prevent?

    I tried my hand at dry-hatching. First time. The humidity in my Brinsea Octagon was anywhere from 35% to 50% once, I added a bit of water when I thought it was getting too low. We candled on days 9 and 18, they looked really good (hard to see on day 18 but many had blood vessels and were quite...
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    Shipping Adult Birds

    I'm looking for those who have received adults shipped this way. I may have the opportunity to purchase 5 chickens that will be shipped fully grown. Summer's in full swing and I don't know if this is something I should be buying. Is express any worse than normal shipping? My guess is they...
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    Shipping Eggs: Express Worth It?

    I've only ordered shipped eggs once and got 3 robust chicks from 8 eggs. I'm pondering paying extra for quicker shipping for (hopefully) better results. Is there anyone who's paid for faster shipping and noticed better hatching results from it?
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    Hedemora Breeders Wanted!

    Greetings! I'm seeking the help of the board to compile a list of current hedemora breeders to see how many of us are out there. Greenfire used to offer this breed until predators took their toll so it would be most valuable to preserve what birds (and genetics) are currently out there, and...
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    Cecal Worms & Valbazen

    I have vet confirmed cecal worms and am using Valbazen to treat the problem. Since it isn't specifically for poultry I googled a dosage and got .077 mL per pound of bird weight. My vet called the next day and going off of an emu dosage told me .1 mL per pound and to use it for 3 days in a row...
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    Sour Crop

    I have a bantam pullet, about 10 weeks old, who I thought had an impacted crop but adjusted that diagnosis some. It's large and very fluidy, she often gurgles and tries swallowing very hard. I have her separated and she eats and drinks and appreciates being on pasture. I have added apple cider...
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    Lymphoid Leukosis Help

    My spouse and I had several of our young birds, 3-5 months old and assorted breeds, die from a disease(s) our vet and Cornell couldn't identify. All chicks came from the same breeder. Quoting our vet after a necropsy: Both femoral heads had chronic necrosis (bone was dying) - the femoral head is...
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