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    No roof top on chicken and duck run?

    I wondering how concerned I should be for the ducks and chickens if I didn't have a top on my coop run. I currently have one on both using the plastic bird/deer netting but with all the snow and heavy winds it just keeps getting destroyed and ruined. I'm considering just taking it all off. I'm...
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    Buying a duck house online

    Hello I am looking to buy a coop or dog house for my ducks online I currently have 6 ducklings. I would love to know what others have bought and if it lasted a long time. Ideas would be great! I have looked on Amazon, Wayfair, and also cconly. Thank you
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    Rooster with toenail issues

    Hello I have a two year old rooster who has trouble with balance at times and will not rooster upon investigation I have discovered that his toenails on each middle toe are growing wrong and I have no Idea how or why and I'm not sure if there's anything that can be done. Any advice or help would...
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    Treating all flock for Cocci

    Hi I was just curious would it be okay to just treat my whole flock for Cocci? I lost a 3 month old seabright this weekend not sure of what but she started acting sluggish with her wings held down and walking slower. Not sure if she was eating or drinking but she felt really light she died after...
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    Sermara chick sudden laying on side. Help

    Hello this morning I was checking on my babies when I noticed my serama chick one month old is laying on its side disoriented. It can stand up properly and I hatched this chick out from a breeder. Please help! Thank you PS This is a $100 chick so any help would be great
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    Buying a chicken coop for 12-16 Bantams

    Hello I would like some input on any chicken coops people have bought that would fit 12-16 Bantams. I was looking at the cconly coops but haven't seen good reviews. Im not looking at going in to buy materials either lol I like the kits easy for me to do. If anyone has a good place to buy please...
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    Netting for top of run?

    I am in the process of building my coop and run and I wanna know what material would be best for the top of the run since its gonna be large at least 40x40. Thanks
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    Marking eggs and chicks

    Hello I am hatching multiple eggs from a couple different breeders and I would like to know the best way to mark eggs and the chicks till I can leg band them so I can keep track and know which ones are from what breeders. Thanks
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    Hatchery and Lifespan

    Hello all I have a question and this will most likely be based on others experiance. I am looking to purchase a wide variety of chickens up to 25 total. My biggest thing I care about is the lifespan Im wondering if anyone has gotten birds from a hatchery that have lived longer than 6 years. My...
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    Bird Seed as treat for Chickens?

    Im just wondering if you can feed bird seed as a treat to chickens? Thanks
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    Tri Cities WA Laws?

    Im going to eventually be moving to Tri cities most likly Richland or West Richland. Does any one know what the laws are here. I seen Kennewicks but not sure if its the same. Kennewicks about ten mins away. Thanks.
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    Way to euthanize Chicken?

    One of my hens has a bad injury to her bum and and she hasnt got better and she keepes pecking at it. I have tryed everything medication wise and wrapping. she also wont sleep inside the house with the heat lamp so the cold made it worse. This am its really bad to were shes bleeding bad now. Is...
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    Would this make a good coop?

    Just wondering if this would be a good coop may need some modifications. Thanks http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?Prod_ID=RP091913
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    Best Hatchery to order Chicks from?

    This Spring Im gonna order 25 or more chicks and would like to know what your favorite place is or reccomend. I have ordered from Mcmurray and was pleased with them. Thanks
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    Submissive Chick?

    One of my two week old chicks already submits when I pick it up. Like a hen does for a rooster. Is that normal for being so young?
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    How dangerous is free ranging?

    So I am going to be moving and my Best Friend let me know she would take all my chickens in till I had a new place. BUT she has a coop and 2.63 acres thats fenced about 5 ft tall and she wants the let them be able to free range and not be cooped up all the time. I am a little worried about it so...
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    Missing feathers two days before showing.

    My rooster that im showing in two days had a small bald spot on his head bc the hens would always peck at it. So I had him seperated for two weeks so it could grow back. Well he some how got back in with the hens and they pecked out all the nice feathers he was getting back in. So my question is...
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    Got my first baby yesterday!

    Started hatching yesterday and came out today!!! Super cute Polish/Barred Rock cross
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    Broody hen off eggs to long?

    My broody hen left the nest this am to eat and drink but she was off the eggs for at least 30 mins. Is this to long for her to leave them?
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    Think my White Cochin is going broody!

    So my white cochin has been sitting on the nest all day today and at night. I think she may have hissed at me even tonight lol. Shes only 6 months old and started laying six weeks ago is it possible for her to be broody already?? If so how long do I have to order eggs to put under her? Thanks
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