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  1. Blackbird

    Everyone has this problem.. right??

    It doesn't matter if I've just washed, smell like goat, smell like nothing, clean, dirty, dry.. etc. But those !@#$% FLIES! You know.. the ones that bite something fierce. They aren't horseflies but not houseflies, though they're similar in size except kind of glossy brown/gold colored. They...
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    Gender Confusion (Do I look like a woman?!)

    Twice this week I've been mistaken for a girl! When I was at the library on my laptop this guy came in and started talking to one of the librarians. He asked her if people can hook their laptops up in there and she was explaining how, then she pointed at me and said 'See, SHE'S on her's right...
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    Goat Milk Soap

    For my 4-H Crafts project I decided to make goat milk soap. I typed up step by step instructions, added pictures, etc for display and judging, so I thought that I would add it all on here incase anyone is curious about making goat milk soap. Feel free to ask question, add input, etc. This is...
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    FS Bantam WCB Polish roosters - MN

    I have an influx of these roosters so I am selling six (6) of them. They are all about seven months old. I'm not really one to decide about pet quality or show quality, but I haven't noticed any actual disqualifications, and I will be showing a couple from the same hatch that are looking...
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    Dwarf Leg Syndrom!

    Ok, so I made the name of it up, but seriously.. has anyone encountered this? I have a mixed breed hen who is about a year old now. As a chick she was fine, like any other, but as her body developed.. her legs didn't. Her feet are a normal size, but from her foot to the hock joint, the leg is...
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    New peafowl/turkey run!

    I posted this on my SufficientSelf journal but I figured that I'd add it here, because I'm sure it can be used for chickens! So I thought I'd just copy and paste it all here. We're pretty proud of this. ------------ My mom, my brother, and I have been working on a new run for the turkeys and...
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    WTB Sealed Pigeon Bands $$$ MN

    I'm looking to buy 2-4 sealed pigeon bands, size 10-12 from 2008, 2007, OR 2006. I would prefer registry/club bands, such as those from NPA, not ones with a breeder's name. I am willing to make it worth your time, just let me know your price. I will pay shipping. My zip is 56215, so if you...
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    Unsure of a few breeds, new verification.

    A while ago we had purchased the Cackle Hatchery Surprise. I have identified most of the birds we recieved, but there are a few I'm not quite sure of yet. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions or comments about what breeds some of these may be.. Sorry for the lighting of the pictures...
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    Sex-link & genetics?

    I have a couple questions for the geese gurus.. We have maybe 2-3 white Chinese ganders, and one white Embden gander. All of our females are of the previous mentioned breeds, and all white, except one, who is a Gray. The Gray female had five eggs. Yesterday two hatched and today a third, so...
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    Egg info!!

    I found this site when looking at chemical properties in sun tanning lotion, anyway, they had a section on eggs.. Everything scientific you wanted to know! http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/84/8434egg.html If it's been posted before then I apologize.
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    Wounded feed store chicks

    Ok, maybe this is a small rant but whatever; Ok, so I had been thinking about trying to get a job at the local feedstore, currently three of my friends work there already. I talked to one who's my best friend, last night on the phone. We were talking about this and that and he told me about one...
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    Embdem, emden, or embden?

    The goose. Ok, so I admit, maybe its a stupid question.. but I've always been curious. I have seen it spelt all three ways, whether it be from people, books, or online, does anyone know the exact correct spelling?
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    Deserted Island Discs!

    Or Deserted Island playlist. Suppose your on a ship and suddenly it starts to sink, you only have time to 'sync' five songs to your 'Ipod', before getting into the life boat. Suppose you end up stuck on a Deserted Island for five years. Which FIVE songs would you choose? ___ My songs would...
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    WTB peafowl - MN

    Is there anyone that sells peafowl in Minnesota? We are looking to get back into peafowl, would prefer adults or chicks, no hatching eggs.
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    Hi from MN!

    Hello everyone! I've heard of this site several times and finally decided to check it out and join! My mom grew up with chickens as a little girl and as far as I know has never been without them, and so I've always been around them. Right now we have about 200 chickens, raised mainly for eggs...
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