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    Gorgeous and friendly blue ameraucana rooster - 5 months old - Concord/East Bay California

    Updated Post: This beautiful and affectionate Roo is now with Sandy Brooks at Brookside Ranch, a rooster rescue facility in Clayton. She has lots of roosters and hens who need good forever homes so if you're interested in growing your flock please see Sandy or call Concord Feed and Pet on 5288...
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    Rooster in Oakland - the neighbors will kill me - where can I take him?

    I have a 5 month old rooster. He started crowing this weekend and I know my neighbors are already on the phone to animal services. I don't want to dispatch him - he's gorgeous and friendly Blue Ameraucana. I'm trying everything to find him a good home ASAP. And before anyone judges me, I...
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    There's a backup in the chicken coop - HELP!

    Great suggestions everyone, thanks! I love the pinless peepers with the google eyes :) but I think I'll try out fake eggs for now. Cheers everyone!
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    There's a backup in the chicken coop - HELP!

    My coop is more than adequate for my 4 egg laying hens, but the problem is, where 1 lays an egg, they ALL must lay an egg. My Cochin is very bossy and pushes others out of the spot-of-the-day. The problem is, my Marans alpha hen won't move for her so my Cochin has started to peck at the...
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    Marek's disease - do I need to inoculate my freshly hatched chicks?

    Thank you. Your response is the helpful info I was hoping for. :) Good to know that my chicks will be safe.
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    Marek's disease - do I need to inoculate my freshly hatched chicks?

    Thanks everyone for your feedback.
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    Marek's disease - do I need to inoculate my freshly hatched chicks?

    I've got eggs in my incubator, and an existing flock of hens. Do I need to inoculate the chicks for Marek's once they're hatched? Will the existing hens make the chicks sick or vice-versa if I don't inoculate them? If I inoculate them, how/where do I get the serum? This is my first...
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    Brooder Question

    I wouldn't use the puppy pads, either. They'll peck at it, plus most puppy pads are treated with lots of chemicals for odor control, so the chicks could get sick on a number of levels. I bought a HUGE bag of chips at the local feed store. They love that. It wan't expensive and it's been great...
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    How to tame new chicks?

    My chicks were always scared of me, no matter how slowly I approached them or how gently I picked them up. I didn't give up, though, and continued to pick them up and talk soothingly to them every day. Now that they're all adults, they follow me around the yard, talk to me when they hear their...
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    How do I know I'll hatch hens, not roosters?

    I'm new at this! I bought my first chicks a year ago and I'm totally in love with my girls. I want to add to the flock and get some diversity in breeds and eggs. After asking for help in the forums - thanks everybody for your input - I've bought an incubator and I'm ready to go! BUT ...I...
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    trying to decide - should I buy chicks or hatch eggs?

    Thank you for your considerate response. Everyone's responses have been very helpful. I think I'm going to go for it and invest in hatching my own chicks!
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    trying to decide - should I buy chicks or hatch eggs?

    Hi Jerry, the $10/chick price is exactly what I was thinking, too. Thanks for your feedback!
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    trying to decide - should I buy chicks or hatch eggs?

    Thanks. I was researching incubators and some of the reviews have been very positive/low maintenance. I really do want to know - what has been so difficult for you?
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    trying to decide - should I buy chicks or hatch eggs?

    Hi, I'm a new back yard chicken enthusiast. I have a small flock of pullets that I started last spring. Now I've decided to add some diversity. Considering the price of chicks in my area ($15-$20/female chick), and I can't abide the thought of shipping live chicks through the post office, I...
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    I don't know why my healthy chicken died, and if this is a bad omen for my flock

    My 9 month old Houdan pullet died today. 36 hours ago she was running around healthy and happy, laying eggs and thriving. Less than 24 hours ago, she was lethargic and not talking (she always had a lot to tell me and was very chirpy). I thought she was quiet because it was close to dusk and...
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