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    Feeding new chicks

    I may be overreacting, because my daughter came out of the womb starved and wanting to eat. I got new chicks last Thursday and I mixed up the green protien gel stuff. The chicks are not eating it. I have been giving them baby electrolyte and water with a dropper. I tried to get them to take...
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    How long are chicks carrying salmonella bacteria???

    I am trying to find out how long new chicks carry the salmonella bacteria. I am getting an order in a day or two and I have a 1 year old. I would like to know how long to quarantine the chicks from the 1 year old. Has anyone seen a date for how long they carry the bacteria before it dies...
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    Mystery illness affecting one of my chickens. Hasn't left nest in 1 wk

    I had a healthy and active chicken. One day she was sitting in her box all day. I thought she was egg bound. She had her egg and was still sitting in her box. I never see her leave. I left her water in the box and as far as I know that is all she has had for a week. Her eyes and comb look...
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    Chicken hasn't left nest for 1 week +. What is wrong???

    I had a healthy and active chicken. One day she was sitting in her box all day. I thought she was egg bound. She had her egg and was still sitting in her box. I never see her leave. I left her water in the box and as far as I know that is all she has had for a week. Her eyes and comb look...
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    egg delivery -- how do I help?

    My chicken has been roosting for 3 days. I checked her this morning and I could see an egg "crowning." I gave her some water and ended up disturbing her so much that she got up, walked around and ate, so I knew she wasn't too bad off. How long can a chicken try to lay an egg before it gets...
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    Looking for recommended hatcheries for small order

    I want 4 healthy exotic breed pullets. Can you recommend a good hatchery that does not have a minimum requirement? Thank you!
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    Advice for the total novice?

    I realize that chickens are tough little birds and traditionally we just threw them some grain and they grew and laid eggs. However, I am wanting to raise and keep 2-3 pet chickens in my city back yard, and I am a total novice. (i already checked and this is allowed in my city.) I am kind...
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