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    Anyone who buys/sells Hatching Eggs!

    It says the link is broken or has been taken down
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    Anyone know how peacocks and turkeys do together?

    I already have chickens and heritage turkeys, and now I want to start raising peafowl. Does anybody have any fertilized eggs for sale? I like to hand raise them so they will be friendlier. Also does anybody know if peafowl can freerange and be expected to come back to their pen at night? I...
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    caring for new chicks with mother

    So, two chicks hatched and Iris was very protective of them, moved them to the floor after the first day. They seemed happy and healthy the first 2 days. I poked their beaks in the water and gave them food that one of them pecked at, but Iris kept shoving them back under her. On day 3 I...
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    caring for new chicks with mother

    thank you Judy! That was very helpful!
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    caring for new chicks with mother

    My sweet Iris is brooding on a clutch of eggs in a nesting box about 3 feet above the floor. There is a ladder up to the nesting boxes that the hens use to get to the boxes. When the eggs hatch, what should I do? If I leave them in the box, they will fall out. Do I put them on the floor and...
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    my pullet stopped laying after only 2 eggs!

    My seven month old Marans, Miss Lizzy finally started laying on Easter weekend. I found two large, beautiful dark brown eggs in a secret nest she had made under the nesting boxes on Easter morning. So perfect! Then, on Monday, no egg. Tuesday, zilch. Wedneday, nada. I finally decided she...
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    When will my Marens begin laying?

    My pretty little Marens pullet, Miss Lizzy, is nearly 7 months old, and I have yet to see an egg from her. Does anyone know when she is likely to start laying? Thanks, all! I do enjoy this website! Deborah
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Our deep litter is directly on the ground. We have had it since November, and it has been great! So far we've dumped a truckload of leaves in there three times, and it's working like it should. The chickens scratch it up, it dissolves into beautiful compost, and when it gets a little stinky...
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    Unhappy hen, bad roo

    Thanks for your help. I have been told that roosters in general are jerks, so it's nice to know not all of them are and that behavior may be modified. I will separate him and see what Mr. Darcy does when he becomes the honcho.
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    Unhappy hen, bad roo

    I have 4 seven month old Americaunas--3 pullets ( Goode, Bette, and Bess) and roo, Leroy Brown, along with 8 others of various breeds, including a Marans rooster, Mr. Darcy, who is a real gentleman. They all have been very happy, except for the last week. Leroy Brown is picking on...
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    Comment by 'dhining' in item 'Marans'

    I have a beautiful Marans cock, Mr. Darcy and a sweet pullet, Miss Lizzy. He is a true gentleman, a little wimpy because I have a very mean Americauna cock (Leroy Brown) who makes sure everybody knows he's the boss. Mr Darcy is content to play second fiddle and is kind and sweet to everybody...
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    I have had my coop since November and have exclusively used leaves. It's been fabulous. No smell, the chickens love it, and even when it's damp, the top stays dry because it's piled so high. Occasionally I put more leaves in and turn it about once a week under the roost. I don't put kitchen...
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    What are Ameracauna rooster combs supposed to look like?

    Thanks. Your rooster is beautiful, by the way! Mine is going to be a real dude, too, I can tell!
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    What are Ameracauna rooster combs supposed to look like?

    My roo is 4 months old and has almost nothing so far
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    What are Ameracauna rooster combs supposed to look like?

    Thanks. At what age do their combs fully develop?
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    What are Ameracauna rooster combs supposed to look like?

    I have a beautiful 4 month old Ameracauna roo who has the tiniest comb! It's only slightly bigger than the hens'. Are they supposed to grow as they get older? He already is getting a beautiful tail, but he hasn't started crowing yet.
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    Do chickens HAVE to roost for health reasons? Mine are pile sleepers!

    I just got a 2.5 month old Easter Egger cockedrel and three girls and a 2 month old Marans roo and pullet. The coop is built from old pallets, and The EEs are roosting up in the windows and in the pallet, smashed right up against the wall. They are completely ignoring my carefully prepared...
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Thank you!
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Hi Hokum., you wrote something that piqued my interest . Do hens sometimes lay hens "by accident" during the night? My roosting poles are 2 and 3 feet above the floor. Is this something I should prepare for? Thanks, Deborah
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    Results from First Year with Deep Litter Method

    Hi, I'm new to this--just now building my coop and anticipating my first flock. I am seeing some discussion about using hay and straw, and opinions vary widely about which is good/bad. But excuse me--what is the difference between hay and straw? Can you tell by looking at it? I have a few...
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