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    17 week old cockeral, Phoenix?

    I purchased this chick out of a bin that was labeled Hamburg pullets. Needless to say, he is neither a hamburg nor a pullet :) I'm thinking that he is a phoenix but, I am totally unfamiliar with the breed. He is a tiny guy...
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    Anyone know where to find a 3 X 5' grommet rooster/chicken flag?

    We just put up a flag pole in our front yard and I would love to find a 3' X 5' flag with chickens on it. I have scoured the internet and then decided that if anyone would know where to find one, you guys would :) Any ideas?
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    Best way to catch a rat with babies :(

    I have a rat that loves to run in our backyard. It has tunnels and holes everywhere. I need to get him/her and any offspring before they manage to find their way into the house. Tried an electric trap, no luck. Tried old fashioned snap traps and it managed to spring it but not get caught...
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    I'm still in shock!!!

    I have been so very jealous of all of you that have LGDs. I have 4 dogs, all of which would eat my chickens and lick their chops thanking us for a good meal. 3 akitas and 1 shiba inu. I have 2 male akitas and 1 female. Although the one male would probably lick the chickens to death, he is...
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    Anyone know where to get Marek's Vaccine??

    Hi All, I just went to Twin City Poultry to order more vaccine and they are out!!!! HELP!!!!! I have a broody with a hatch date of January 2nd and I must have vaccine. Thanks for any/all help!
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    Oxine in Nebulizer???

    I want to treat my 30 week old d'uccle pullet using oxine in my son's nebulizer. However, I have no idea what concentration or how much to use. Does anyone have any knowledge, experience with this? Any help would be highly appreciated! Thanks
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    Integrating flock of different ages ?

    I would like to integrate my younger chicks, ages 12 and 16 weeks into the main flock. My question is, my older chickens are on layena and the younger ones, flock raiser. I do not want to change the older chickens food...is is safe at these ages to allow the younger chicks to eat the layena...
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    25 week old OEGB pullet..Egg bound???

    I have a 25 week old pullet that has seemed 'off' for 2 days. Not her usual feisty self. She walks around puffed up like she is cold, tail down, and hasn't been eating and drinking as normal. Brought her in the house, fed her meal worms and food soaked in water with yogurt and vitamins. She...
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    Marek's Vaccine Question...

    I have been reading a lot about Marek's and the vaccinating of adult birds along with day olds. I am awaiting, still...it's been 2 weeks...for the results of necropsy to confirm the presence of Marek's in my flock. Until then, I have decided to vaccinate everyone just in case. However, the...
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    Ivermectin drops for parasite control

    Hi All...I've been seeing Ivermectin topical being used on chickens for parasite control. Where do you get this and how much do you apply. So far, I have only seen it sold for use in cattle only. Any help/information would be appreciated!
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    ? about Valbezan

    Could someone give me some info on this dewormer? I have seen it mentioned as the best dewormer for chickens but I can only find it for sheep? Is this the same stuff and, if so, what is the proper dosage for chickens? Does anyone know where you can buy this? Thanks for any information you...
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    Pennsylvania necropsy sites?

    Does anyone know where/how to get a necropsy done in the state of PA? I would like to have a necropsy done on my chicken to see what actually killed her. Any information would be appreciated.
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    I Need Help Now!! Update Pg 2

    1) What type of bird , age and weight. NN pullet at point of lay...21 weeks....3 lbs? 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Just not feeling well. Depressed and quiet. At first, her crop was empty and she was pooping green and white. Then, ate a bunch of yogurt/crumble mash and meal worms...
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    Showgirl, 20 weeks, with large squishy crop..

    Hi Everyone...I am looking for some help. I have a 20 week old Showgirl that has a very large, squishy crop. She also feels as if she has lost a good deal of weight. They have been cooped up for the last few days except for a couple hours each day when it hasn't been raining. Until today...
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    Hypericum? Help for trauma?

    I have a 15 week old silkie that was pecked hard on the head. Since then, she has developed a bad head tick. I brought her inside and have been babying her and giving her poly vi sol. She has a friend with her so that she is not alone. She has good days and bad days. I don't know what else...
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    Help with 15 week old silkie! Strange symptoms..

    ) What type of bird , age and weight. Splash silkie, 13 weeks...weight, unknown 2) What is the behavior, exactly. She will fine absolutely fine, running around the yard acting like a normal chicken...then she will stop and her head will start shaking back and forth really fast...she will...
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    Sick 12 week old polish, help with dx please

    I have a 12 week old polish cockeral that was fine yesterday morning. They are allowed to 'free range' in my small backyard that is totally fenced. Late afternoon, I noticed that he wasn't following his buddy as normal. He was slow and was holding his tail down. I brought both of them...
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    Need help with Corid dosage

    1) What type of bird , age and weight. White crested black polish pullet, 10 weeks, weight unknown 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Puffed up feathers, sitting around, head down and sleepy. No sneezing or discharges of any kind 3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? since this...
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    Naked Neck X Naked Neck

    Hi Everyone, I have 4 NN pullets and would like to get them a man. My choices right now are a red/white EE roo and a barred NN roo. I was wondering if breeding NN to NN would result in bowtieless NNs. If that is the case, would it be better to breed to the EE roo? I like both of these roos...
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    Need some advise...8 week old bantam cochin

    Hi Everyone. I am probably just being overly obsessive with this little chicken but I would love any/all advise that I could receive. I have an 8 week old bantam cochin. She has been out in our chicken coop/run with all her buddies for the past two weeks. She has been in perfect health...
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