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  1. Christine21656

    Giardia treatment

    My sister's dog (who lives with us) has been diagnosed with giardia. I'l like to treat the chickens, just in case. Is this a good idea? If so, what should I give them? If it's not a good idea, what can I do to prevent it?
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    Soundproofing a henhouse

    Could you make the one coop tha tyou were planning, with 2 levels, then make another one attached, the same way, but without a roof? Like putting fencing on top instead? That's the most sound proof way I can think to make it, and still let them have a run. I don't know how you can make it...
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    feather picking in 1 month olds

    Ok, I'll try that! We give them treats every day, but they aren't always protein rich. They did get some boiled egg today, though. Thanks!
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    feather picking in 1 month olds

    I have 1 month old chicks, and one is picking the feathers on the others. I seperated her, and haven't noticed any of the others doing it. I also sprayed them all with blu-kote. Is there anything else I can do? Will I be able to re-introduce the bully after a few days? The others seem a lot...
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    Guinea coops

    I don't mind if you talk on this thread I'd love to learn as much as possible!
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    covering a large run

    Yep, it flew through the wire! I've never heard of it happening before, but he said it did! I never thought to use wire to hold up the fencing! That would be cheaper than all the wood I was thinking I would have to use!
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    covering a large run

    Thanks for all the replies! I think the fence post idea would work the best from what you guys are saying I can't use the netting, because 1. the snow would totally destroy it, and 2. a neighbor had a hawk fly right through his chicken wire he had covering his run, and fly back out the same...
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    Guinea coops

    Maybe I'll get 30, then. I don't need much convincing The bigger door would just make it that much easier I was thinking of getting a bell to ring when it's time to come in, and giving them some scratch then, too, as an incentive.
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    covering a large run

    DBF and I are planning on building a new coop. We now have 17 chickies, and 7 adults, and he thinks our first coop is ugly We have a huge garden, I haven't measured it yet, but it's somewhere around 100' x 100'. It was way too much for me to keep up with last year, and while I was cleaning...
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    Guinea coops

    Since keeping them with the chickens is out of the question, would sectioning off part of the barn be ok? They could roost in the rafters, they are at least 10 feet tall, maybe 15?? For a pop door, should it be ground level or up higher? Could I leave it open if I have it up 5-6 feet so they...
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    Do guineas need a coop?

    We are planning on building a new chicken coop for our 26 chickens (they don't free range). This summer, or next summer, I am hoping to get some guinea eggs and have one of the broody's hatch them... but my question is.. Do Guineas need a coop? We are in WI, and I plan to let them free range...
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    Announcement April Fools 2011 - NEW BYC Program & Partnership - Sell Your Extra Eggs!

    Quote: I LOVE a good prank or joke. Love to giggle at the mere memory of a good prank or joke. I really didn't enjoy this one at all...not at the expense of others or the worry that someone (especially the newbies) may have jumped at such an opportunity and got their hopes up that this is...
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    Announcement April Fools 2011 - NEW BYC Program & Partnership - Sell Your Extra Eggs!

    I would love to join!!!! I currently only have 2 full size laying hens (the rest are banties) and usually get 2 full sized eggs per day, but I have 12 chicks that should start laying by the end of the summer! And I can always get more And of course, they all have names!
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    Announcement April Fools 2011 - NEW BYC Program & Partnership - Sell Your Extra Eggs!

    I would love to join!!!! I currently only have 2 full size laying hens (the rest are banties) and usually get 2 full sized eggs per day, but I have 12 chicks that should start laying by the end of the summer! And I can always get more And of course, they all have names!
  15. Christine21656

    Announcement April Fools 2011 - NEW BYC Program & Partnership - Sell Your Extra Eggs!

    I would love to join!!!! I currently only have 2 full size laying hens (the rest are banties) and usually get 2 full sized eggs per day, but I have 12 chicks that should start laying by the end of the summer! And I can always get more And of course, they all have names!
  16. Christine21656

    Announcement April Fools 2011 - NEW BYC Program & Partnership - Sell Your Extra Eggs!

    I would love to join!!!! I currently only have 2 full size laying hens (the rest are banties) but I have 12 chicks that should start laying by the end of the summer! And I can always get more And of course, they all have names!
  17. Christine21656

    Has anyone used a Rabbit Water Bottle?

    I have used water bottles from fleet farm ($2-3) since they have been 5-7 days old on both "batches" of chicks. The first set is now 6 weeks, and the second is almost 1.5 weeks, and they are perfectly fine! I think it's better, because they can't poop in them. Mine were also covering the...
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    Does anyone sell eggs to a grocery store?

    If so, how did you get into it? Is it profitable? I don't have nearly enough chickens to do anything like that, but if I were to try it someday, I was just wondering if it's something I could do.
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    I didn't get chicks, I got finches

    CUTE!!! I Just got some, too. I have them in a brooder next to my 5 week olds, and they are TINY!
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    What have you named your chickens?

    We haven't named all of ours yet... But we have named a few! We hatched 2 out 5-6 weeks ago. Buff Orpington/Light Brahma cross. One is Star (it hatched first) the second is Sally. We hatched another 5 on tues/wed - all silkies. We have Molly, Polly (for polly pocket), and Nicky so far. We...
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