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    What's the difference between RIR and NHR?

    Could someone please tell me the difference in looks from the Rhode Islands and New Hampshires? I have ten of each and they are 12 weeks old. One set has large red combs and dark tail feathers. The other set has smaller combs and dark tails. I've looked on feathersite and don't see any visible...
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    2 White Silkie Roos and 1 Hen, So.E. Ill for Sale

    I have two white roos and one hen that were hatched on 11-08-08 and purchased from RooptyDoo. I purchased 5 and only need 2. I purchased them for 10.00 each and would sell for 20 each or 35 for a pair or 50 for all three.
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    POLISH PPL<What is this?

    I have the 25 TopHat special from MM. I have several black with white crests but I do have four white ones, two with feathered legs and two without. I noticed today that one has a comb that looks like Devil Horns! What is this? My DD is taking a pair to the 4H fair Sat. What pair should she take?
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    At What Point Do I Call MM?

    I received my 25 TopHats on Monday morning and have lost 1 each day. The temp. is right, chick starter to eat and, plenty of water etc... How many do I lose before I call them?
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    I Found DE after 1 YR Search!

    I finally asked someone different at our local feed mill and he didnt give me that "look" when I said DE. He got it in 3 days and it was 18.00 for 40lbs. It came from Mexico and says that it is food grade. My DH said he told the mill workers that they could even eat it and that he would let...
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    Have you seen CountryDoor.com?

    I just got my catalog yesterday and there are many chicken "items" in there. Some items are pricey but some are reasonable. I've never seen a home catalog with this many chiken items in it. If you dont get the catalog, go to the website.
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    Have you ever taken an

    egg to Work in your POCKET!? My dd16 is recovering from knee surgery and I've been doing am and pm chores. This am when I went out to feed, I stuck 5 eggs in my coat pocket. I went in the house, unloaded (I thought) my pockets and went to school. When I got out to get gas I thought my pocket...
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    Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale!

    My DD and SIL have 12, yeah 12, golden retriever puppies that will be ready to go the week before Christmas!! there are 7 females and 5 males. The mother is named Maize and father is named Chief. this is maize's first litter. Prices are 350 for females and 300 for males. Cute, cute, cute...
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    How do I get her eye open?

    I have a one year old hen that is fighting fowl pox, Her right eye is swollen shut. I got the One Drop One Time medicine, but I can't get her eye open to get the drops in. I tried a warm wet washcloth, but she only tolerated me wiping at it a few times and it's still stuck shut. An other options?
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    How do I change my user name?

    I feel like my user name is too personal. How can I change it?
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    Broody Rooster????????????????

    I went out to gather eggs this weekend and found our 6 month old rooster in a nest box with a hen! She kept getting in and out like she wanted him to leave. He just stayed over to one side with his head hanging out and making a purring sound. I moved away several feet since he is leary of me...
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    What do we take to the show??

    It's getting close to the time to decide which pullets will be going to the fair. We are new to this and dont know what would be a good combination. We need to pick 3 pullets and luckily we have an accidental rooster(BR) in the bunch of 25. the pullets are: BR, NHR, BO, Buff Cochin, Partridge...
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    Ag Teacher gone, Please help!

    Our Ag teacher is gone today and the chicks are hatching in the classroom incubator! I, a fellow teacher offered to check on them. How long do I leave the chicks in the incubator before I put them in the brooder? Thanks.
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    Taking chicks home from Ag class

    Our Ag class hatches out eggs every year and the chicks go home to various people. This year I plan on taking home the majority to add to my 4 week olds. My question is :Will I need to vaccinate them or will the medicated feed suffice?
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    Difference between RIR and NHR?

    Could anyone tell me which of the two that I have? They are all red except for a few black tail feathers. Thanks!
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    Pork Cracklins OK for chickens?

    I have a large box of pork cracklins and was wondering if my 7 month olds would benefit from the protein? maybe in small amounts such as a weekly treat?
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    Venison for chicken feed?

    I have several pounds of ground venison that I do not care to eat. Can I fry it and give it to my 7 month old hens as protein?
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