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Im sure the girls you have in with him have good combs and should have some babies that turn out good. Sometimes if it gets really hot their combs will flop to one side. I dont have that problem here because it stays relatively cool.
Ivomec and Wazine dont treat tapeworms. Just so you know this. Here is a article that is really a good reference.
http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/1/1-6/Gail_Damerow.html
Nice pen of birds. The splash looks a lot like his dad but better. His dad was on the leggy side but mixed really well with the hens I had him with.
Cant wait to see what you get
I think his spurs are probably to long. I would go ahead a trim them and see if fertility goes up. Couldnt hurt? Using pliers I know will cause more discomfort to the bird. I use a hot baked potato. Place it on the spur wait a few minutes, the twist and remove the potato. Use a new potato for...
Its January 24-25. If you go to the United Orpington club and hit on the shows and meets page just scroll down to your state.
We all should get together. Myself and Terras critters will be there and our friend Josie too.
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One thing I have noticed is that sometimes Orpingtons do get bullied by other birds. I do still have a few EE and they have always been good with the Orps.
I stick to my local feed mill. He grows all his own grain. He makes it fresh and I know whats in it. The birds love it and for 380 a ton I cant bet the price.
Look good so far Sara. The rooster in the first few pictures I really like how think his head is. It is still really early to pass judgment on them. I still love to look at the pictures though Thanks for sharing.
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I'm so irritated right now.
I have been trying to get the State back to my place to recertify my farm for NPIP, but I have been just getting the run around. Apparently some fool mistook the money the Feds gave the State for Avian Infuenza testing for money for the NPIP program...