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Hopefully you've posted your sickness-related question on the health forum by now, I just thought I'd throw in my two cents worth on the nutrition questions: I've never encountered a chicken who didn't self regulate her feeding. Maybe meat chickens don't? (I've only ever known dual purpose...

Thanks so much Garden Peas and Frenchman Creek!! Like the other posters, your detailed info is REALLY helpful! And you both pointed out considerations I never would have thought of on my own (until too late)! I'm so grateful for the extra predator-proofing and train-protecting tips! (We'd be...

Ignore this! I posted that I wished I could add something to my last reply, then immediately figured out that I COUKD edit it. Now I can't seem to delete the obsolete comment, but didn't want to confuse you by leaving it there!:D

Thanks, that info really helps, DylansMom! And do either of you recommend any books as references for health issues, or do you stick with online research? I'll definitely research those forums, just thought I'd ask if you have favorites! (I do like to have at least one really good book to...

Thanks so much for replying! And don't worry, I'm definitely planning on hardcore predator proofing! (I just didn't have any questions left in that department after reading everyone's advice!). And I didn't realize that the "India Blue" breed actually includes a range of other color varieties...

We've moved to a farm in north Alabama, just beyond the Georgia border, and we finally have enough land to have peacocks! I'm in research mode these days, and today I've spent the last three hours combing threads on this site and searching on Google, but there are still a few details I haven't...

Thanks for the tips! Splitting the brooder in half is a great idea! Of course, it'll mean creating a whole new brooder since my current largest one still isn't big enough to split AND give both sides room away from heat lamps. But then again, since I didn't stick to my original plan of no...

Hello, all! I've had chickens for about five years, but I'm brand new to ducks. I've wanted some for several years (ever since I started reading all the posts on here about how great they are)! But I was always concerned about ending up with a drake, since I had chickens (now just the one)...

I realize this is a VERY delayed response! I attempted to respond back when you first posted, but it wouldn't work. Then life happened, & I forgot! But I do want to thank you for this excellent summary!! Based on what you, & others, said I had it narrowed to owl or coon. But since my...

Thanks so much! I think you must be right! (I'm betting the raccoon was seconds away from taking its first bite when I showed up on the scene!) My hen's doing remarkably well and is back in her coop tonight! (I FINALLY figured out a way to rig a locking mechanism onto the sliding doors, & I'm...

Quote: Ahhh....when you said "paragraphs are good" you were referring to the lack of paragraph-formation! I took that to mean you wished I'd only written a brief little paragraph. Well, I don't disagree with you, there! Although, I don't think my old English Lit professors would...

Hey, now! Just because my paragraphs are morbidly obese doesn't mean they don't have feelings! Okay, okay, I can admit I have a problem. I promise to seek professional help. (Ironically you suggested a flashlight....I had a whole OTHER paragraph I could've added about that issue, but I...

(Okay, aart, this has now been reformatted!!) Around 11PM tonight I heard what sounded like a minor cat skirmish in the side yard (where our chicken resides). It sounded a little odd, but by the time I walked over to get a better listen my dog's barking seemed to have scattered the culprits...

I had the same problem, but NONE of mine were ever willing to eat the pre-crushed oyster shell available at stores. My parents have a place on the beach, and when visiting there once I realized that there were oyster shells all over the place. Did a lot of research, and eventually found that...

It's probably unorthodox (haven't found this mentioned in other posts yet) but I actually keep a container of human infant or stage 2 formula on hand (powdered), as well as fortified infant cereals, to use as a supplement when any situation calls for a boost of essential vitamins/protein. They...

OKAY, FINAL UPDATE!!!! I just got off the phone with a kind man who will be giving me his young Buff Orp, Ruby, tomorrow!!!! It seems the two hens were almost fated to find each other....the night before Ruby's owner saw my posting, her only other coopmate was killed by a nocturnal predator...

TODAY'S UPDATE: I should've taken DWEGG's advice earlier, because after posting my request on the Atlanta Meetup group's message board I've had several promising offers already! I'm waiting to hear back from a woman with a 9mos Buff Or., who doesn't live very far from us at all! With any...

Quote: I've contacted that one CraigsList person and two more that posted the next day. No responses yet. It's been a busy week for me so I haven't tried anyone back yet, but I will. I didn't see your PM at first, but if you're still willing maybe it's time to try having you post the...

Quote: Hey! I was distracted for a while by my son, etc, but just got back and followed you're link. THANK YOU so much! I'm going to email them right now, and I'll call if I don't hear back (too late to do it tonight, anyway). I also want to say a general thanks to everyone who responded...

Thanks, I'll try that! If nothing else, I might offer to give HER to a loving home with chickens. I'd miss her, but rather she be happy again. Hopefully it won't come to that!