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    Stay dilemmas

    I bought a bail of straw, then read it could cause respiratory disease and crop impaction, should I just use it in the nest boxes? Not the run and coop? I was hoping for a litter lighter than sand and cheap, but don't want to hurt the birds. If I chop it to avoid crop impaction how long...
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    Adding adult chickens

    Hi! I have five hens 2to 3year old, and an older rooster, not sure how old as I don't know his history. I also have a separate flock 5month old 3 hens with one roo,( the two Roos father and son will fight eventually when together, ) I was going to hatch up to six chicks next spring to add to...
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    Can't find "grower" feed

    We have four 15 week old chicks, three Pullets and one Roo, they have only eaten chick starter crumble so far. I can't find feed labeled "grower" at the store, not sure what to do, I am going to buy the chick starter again to be safe, a bag should last maybe a month. Is there a way to tell...
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    Boys or girls?

    These babies hatched 7/29, I think three female and one male, but not sure? Last photo The one with the biggest comb is dominant and sassy and definitely more color in comb but don't think it looks bright red. Any guesses? Their names are Angel, Tangerine, Uno and Zwei! Mix breed
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    Mareks vaccine at home

    Hi two questions about vaccination for Mareks: I only have insulin syringes, According to conversion of units .2 ml is equal to 20 units, it seems like a lot so wondering if anyone with more experience can help. Also my shipment is delayed so will be administering at one week old rather than...
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    Needles for vaccines

    Hi! I am having trouble finding out what hypodermic to use for vaccinations for Mareks in my four chicks, I don't have a fancy one! My cat takes insulin, can I just use those? Thanks!
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    Administration of Mareks vaccine

    Hi! I am new to hatching chicks but have decided to vaccinate for Mareks myself. Now I find I have a 1,000 dose kit coming and it seems the instructions say to make it all. I only have 4 chicks, and three on the way. My question is has anyone developed a system to only dilute a portion. I...
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