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    Why not spoil them?

    Yes! Also, for awhile I was feeding my chickens processed pelleted feed. Then I switched them to a feed make mostly from field peas, wheat, cracked corn, and supplements. They immediately started laying better and looking more perky. I really don't buy into the "scientifically balanced" feed...
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    Down to 6 ducks. The seventh died peacefully last week.

    Down to 6 ducks. The seventh died peacefully last week.
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    Newby

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :frow It's great to meet you! :ya - The Chicken-Boy -
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    Very Thin Rhode Island Red?

    Check their vents (aka butts) for mites and tiny eggs on the feather shafts.
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    Respitory Illness, Bubbly Eyes and Coughing

    Bubbly eyes are probably from the dampness. How hot is it? Does the air smell like ammonia? That could be part or all of the problem. Can you get electricity out to the coop? A fan could help alot with ventilation. About Feed The older ones shouldn't be on chick starter/ grower at this point. I...
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    Roosters Losing Feathers?

    My rooster looks like that right now too and isn't molting anywhere else yet. Also, another of my hens seemed to always lose her tail a week before the rest molted.
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    Yay, Baby Chicks!

    :frow Welcome to BYC, Tina! :ya Congrats on the new house and chickies!
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    Hey y'all!

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya I have ducks too! They are so much fun!
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    Getting older chickens to start a new flock.

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya So sorry about your chickens... :hugs I agree! Sometimes it is also necessary to put them up on the perches at night for the first week or so.
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    New urban chicken owner

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya Best of luck with the chickens!
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    New to Backyard Chickens

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya The pics make me miss my first buff.... Very pretty birds!! :love
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    Hello all

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya
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    Introduction new2chooks2

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya
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    New member with questions

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya Very pretty hens!
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    Introduction

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya (LOL, that's how I found BYC too!) And, very :goodpost:!
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    New intro

    :frow Welcome to BYC, Klynne! :ya My one rooster tip: Respect their place at the head of the flock and they will respect you. Best of luck with you chickens!
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    Hi so glad to have found all of you!!

    :frow Welcome to BYC! :ya Congrats on the chickies! :jumpy
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    New to this site.

    :frow Welcome to BYC, Pam! :ya I had a broody raise chicks once and everything went fine. One of the eggs cracked at about 20 days which was very sad; lesson learned, make sure the mama doesn't get agitated.... But, all in all, it was a very fun experience! Hope you decide to try it! If you...
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    Hi everyone

    :frow Welcome to BYC, Henry! :ya
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    New member in Austin hill country

    :celebrate Welcome to BYC! :celebrate
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