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    Help, I just did something stupid

    One of my favourite hens just died suddenly. I’m heartbroken, and I grabbed a couple of her last eggs and put them under my broody hen who is sitting on Duck eggs. She’s only been on them a couple of days so the chicks will be hatching first. Can I pull the eggs out as soon as they start...
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    Help! Cock dragging leg

    When I went out this morning my 2 year old Bluebell cock was dragging his leg. Wont put any weight on at all. I couldn’t feel a break or anything. What could be going on? He’s in great form still hopping up for his breakfast…
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    Help, I think I got a quail

    This little guy has decided he’s joining my flock apparently. No idea where he’s from, he just turned up and is sticking around! He’s a quail, right? He’s smaller than the hens and makes a soft uwhuh uwhuh sound. What do I feed him?? Can he stay with the hens? They are ignoring his mostly...
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    Thinking about getting ducks

    My chickens have been a disaster. They all have Coryza, and I’ve lost a lot and they don’t lay much, but I’ve decided to keep the ones I have until they die naturally. Anyway I found out that ducks don’t get Coryza? So it got me thinking, maybe I could get ducks? They would be kept separate...
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    Coryza flock future

    I have a Coryza infected flock. I can’t decide what to do. I’m too fond of them to cull. Do I let them die out naturally, then start again with clean stock? Do I vaccinate new birds, and continue selling hatching eggs like I was? Can I even sell hatching eggs? Is it stupid to expand a...
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    Coryza

    I think my chickens have Coryza. Pretty sure actually. Every Autumn and spring 1 or 2 get swollen, weepy pussy eyes and nose accompanied by a bad smell. Separating doesn’t seem to make any difference, if left with flock, it doesn’t spread. Does anyone know any natural treatments for Coryza, or...
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    % protein for chicks

    My dad went to get Growers Pellet's for the chicks, but accidentally got Turkey &game growers instead! It’s 24% protein… that’s too much for chicks right? Could I mix it with ground barley to ‘dilute’ it or something or should I just bring it back?
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    Lethargic hens

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Salmon Faverolles hen, 4, underweight. Cream Legbars, 25ish weeks, ok, and some underweight. (Worst ones underweight) 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Lethargy, puffed feathers, not great...
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    The Final Coop

    So for all my flock, I need one, final coop. No run… I use electric poultry wire. It needs to… Fit 50 - 100 birds Be light and easy to move Not need to be cleaned out except nest boxes Be VERY well ventilated I’m coming up with a design, but please, any plans/ideas, etc would be appreciated...
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    Help me brainstorm..

    So I have room for more (lots more!) chickens, but the problem is Quarantine… I need some ideas for a super simple, safe, easy to put up, not too ugly quarantine pen… or three… that they won’t get eaten from. Any ideas/things you have done please share!!!
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    Pullets or cockerels?

    I have 8 chicks that I’m trying to sex. I’d like your advice!! To start off with… 16 week old Cochin… Mum is black, Dad is blue.
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    Eyes

    I have a cream legbar pullet whose eyes look… odd. She’s absolutely healthy, preening, scratching, pooping, eating, drinking, etc. But her eyes are a strange shape, and I’ve noticed her blinking a bit and sometimes shaking her head. I got her & her 4 sisters from a guy who told me they were...
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    Integration

    I just bought 6 cream Legbars, 5 10wk pullets and a 14wk old roo. Im wondering if it’s safe to integrate them with my adult salmon Faverolles? I read that pecking their crests when they’re young can cause brain damage. When are they old enough not to get that? Could I integrate without worrying...
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    Electric fence

    Has anyone had success with an electric net fence for chickens? Does it keep out predators, in chickens, etc. Thanks!!
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    Barnevelders & Welsomers

    What colour eggs do Barnevelders and Welsomers actually lay? I’ve kind of fallen in love with the breeds characteristics. And I’d love dark eggs. Does anyone keep them, tips, and please, do they ACTUALLY lay dark brown eggs?
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    Red mites!!!

    I haaate them… I want to build a new chicken coop but…. Is it possible to have a wooden chicken coop without red mites??? How?? What do you do?? Is it climate related?? Help!
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    Buzzard

    Hi there, im looking for some advice as I have buzzard (not the vulture kind) problems. The chickens are currently in a small covered run but this not feasible really. I’m about to build a large new run but I can’t cover that area. What has worked for other people to keep them away? We also have...
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    Hi

    Hi there, I just joined on here! I have been keeping Salmon Faverolles chickens for 2-3 years now and I decided to start diversifying and expanding my flock. I have lots of questions, please be patient with me! 🙃
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