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    Ayam Cemani

    Thank you, Randy, for trying and for letting us know of Tina's progress. Will look forward to seeing the updates. By the way, anyone here, besides Captkirk, who has Hmong Chickens? Been trying to get in contact with CaptKirk, but he may have been busy enjoying the new flock. Would love to...
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    Ayam Cemani

    Randy, thanks for sharing and would second this request as you have the opportunity to. Also, if you have any chance at following up with Tina Sutton, what might be some updated progress from her? Thank you in advance, All the best,
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    Help, chickens picking feathers off others.

    Hello Folks, Very new to raising chickens, so don't know why some my chickens are picking feathers from the neck of other chickens. It's cold in the winter, so hate to see one of these bared neck get sick for cold. These birds are RIR hens, about a little over a year old, not laying at the...
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    Golf balls in nest boxes for pullets?

    Is there an optimum number of golf balls recommended? Our copper maran girl just starting for the first time in her life and because of the cold weather, we can't let the eggs get cracked. So far we left four painted balls in her nest, but were wondering what would be best in terms of the...
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    A Sad Morning in Montana

    We can feel your pain. Sorry you, your son, and hubby have endure such loss. It's never easy, especially for first timer to encounter this kind of situation. We lost 4 of our specialty chickens due to colds and that was very discouraging. A more seasoned friend had to come by and consoled...
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    Bleeding unknown skin problem, Help!

    Hi, Bev and friends, The young rooster become more and more lethargic now as we have yet found anything to help him. It is sad to see such pretty bird losing its liveliness. If any one have any suggestion, please kindly let us know. Thank you.
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    Bleeding unknown skin problem, Help!

    Bev, Thank you so very much for the prompt support. Forgot to mention that we based in the northeastern region of the United States (Ohio, to be specific), so wondering if you or anyone here know of anyone with the equivalent of expertise as Libby's? Do you have more specific info as to...
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    Bleeding unknown skin problem, Help!

    Hello Folks, My apology, if this means double posting. I posted the following problem in the thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/686820/skin-disease-fungal-viral but so far no response. We were hoping that with the new post, it would kick the thread to the top of the page, but...
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    Skin disease? fungal? viral??

    Hello Folks, Not to hijack this thread, but just to add to it. We are encountering something of the same or similar situation, please see the photos below. The 6 months old young rooster begin to have these on one of the wings, one side of the chest, on the back, and the buttock. At first...
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