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    do squirrels eat a 5 week old silkie chick?

    I did search the archives first, but no luck. I had my silkie hen with her two 5 week old chicks and another 10 week old chick in my chicken tractor. Yesterday, the hen made alot of noise and when I looked, a squirrel was looking like he wanted inside to get to the chicken feed. I scared him...
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    details for after the first chick hatches

    I have 5 silkie eggs in a syrofoam incubator- still air.... I have been reading and reading & I know not to turn or open after day 18. My question is: after the first chick hatches, do I really not open and take that chick out til all the eggs are completely hatched out? What is the maximum...
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    Miss Prissy's yogurt- delicious for chicks & humans

    I was writing her a personal email when I realized I should really share with everyone. Miss Prissy's homemade yogurt really was easy to make....and yesterday, I did a taste off with the store bought yogurt and my homemade.... hands down, the winner was Miss Prissy....now, I knew the chickens...
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    when can I feed mealworms?

    I raise mealworms and was wondering how soon I can introduce them to chicks? I haven't gotten any chicks yet, just reading and planning....j
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    can ducks safely eat potatoe peels?

    I am visiting a park with lots of ducks. the cooked potatoe skins seemed to be a huge hit, but am concerned since chickens shouldn't have raw peelings from potatoes, is this the same for these ducks?
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    N.C. -Does anyone have golden lace polish standards for sale?

    we went to the TourdCoop in Raleigh today- it was wonderful. We did see a golden lace polish standard raised by a 4-H'er and my son loved that breed. I was hoping to find some in our area for sale to add to our new flock- chicks or older pullets, it works for us....jane
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    is dog food OK to give to chickens?

    I am switching around dog foods as my dalmation seems to have developed allergies (at 11 years old!) I have IAMS left over & was wondering if that could be used up as a treat for the girls. I am enjoying reading the treats they can have from the kitchen....we had hot wings today, would the...
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    unlimited access to cypress shavings.....

    Is that safe? I haven't gotten my chickens yet as I am still looking for an affordable coop. But, I have a friend who has unlimited cypress shavings, or maybe I need to look closer, for as I type, I wonder if it is more like sawdust..... nothing dusty, right???? Anyway, need your opinion, I...
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    does anyone sell pullets in North Carolina?

    I am starting my backyard flock and would prefer not to have chicks as a beginner. I am in Hillsborough, NC and am looking for gentle, good laying breeds. I am a bit nervous about starting with chicks..... thanks
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