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  1. Familyman0803

    Dogs and chic's!

    I have a five month old Black Lab/Border Collie mix!Well, I am also getting my first Chic's in 3 days! My dog ,Molly, is very high strung and plays rough with our cats. I looked into it some, but how do you all recommend introducing my dog to the new members of the family? I want Molly to get...
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    I have talked to the Amish family who owns the land, though he said the coyotes on our combined land walk away with the traps and will trip them intentionally so they can get to the bait. He told us his neighbor once saw one cross my property with a trap still on it's leg. I will have no qualms...
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    I meant hens, not chicks because they will be in my house. I have taken a lot of care in prepping my coop and run for possible predators. Though I know how persistent foxes are.
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    I live in a predominantly Amish area, so most people around me own hundreds of acres. Well the one behind my property has a coyote den on it. The Amish family have children that the coyotes do not cower or run from, so I know they, along with the foxes I see on a daily basis are going to...
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    I was thinking the petroleum jelly would keep things such as random insects out of wounds that may occur. I think I read it somewhere, not sure where though!
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Also, will petroleum jelly work for wounds
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Also, should I add Apple Cider Vinegar to the chicks water as well as when they are older?
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    What is the garlic for?
  9. Familyman0803

    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Thank you all for the advice. I was the one who wanted chicks three years ago and now I think my Wife is even more excited than even I am! I didn't think it possible!Next Thursday and we will be bringing them too there new home.
  10. Familyman0803

    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Live in Depauville,NY. They will be chicks, sorry for referring to them as hens. They will be four days old or younger depending on how long it takes to ship to the store. I still have not found out where the people at True Value are getting them. I have a brooder I built here at home and they...
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Other than nutri drench what else should I have in a hen first aid kit?
  12. Familyman0803

    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Thank you!
  13. Familyman0803

    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Hatchery
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Hatchetu... I hate spellcheck
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Hatcheeries
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    Been researching for about 3 years. Books, internet and local farmers...Just bout 5 acres and am excited too start our homestead. I am getting them from a True Value store in upstate New York. How can you tell if they are NPIP registered? I know they don't personally hatch them but would they...
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    Likely hood of losing a chick?

    My wife and I are going to be getting 3 RIR AND 3 BLACK Sexlink hens in a week. Just curious as to what are chances are of us have six healthy birds and not losing any of them; this is our first time owning chicks
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