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  1. IcarusSomnio

    Pen sized for pastured broilers on a rotational program

    Hello everyone! I'm trying to plan out raising CornishX on an intensive managed rotational grazing system. My only problem is figuring exactly how much space each batch of birds (125 - 150 per batch average is my estimate) will actually need on pasture. I'll be operating under the 1,000...
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    Anyone have just a really tiny CornishX?

    Hello everyone! I finally got back into chickens again after losing my flock to a very determined fox. I currently have five CornishX, four Rhode Island pullets, and three straight run turkeys in the brooder. Four out of five CornishX - about two, going on three weeks old I'd estimate - are...
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    Greedy, thieving dog, lazy dog, and puppy training

    Sorry for the wait guys-spring cleaning extravaganza. The house looks like a herd of highly excitable children went tearing through! Hazel only growls when you actively go over and pat her on the head. I often give her a friendly rump pat if passing, never a peep. I was pretty dang mad at her...
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    Greedy, thieving dog, lazy dog, and puppy training

    Hello everyone! I've come for a bit of advice I currently have three dogs. Hazel, the main problem, who is 2 and some months old. She's a DanexBoxer, and I love her dearly. She's really a joy of a dog, loves to play and be with you, and (generally) listens well. Duke, my five year old Weim...
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    So I got a puppy...

    Quote: The computer parts are NORMALLY out of reach, but like you, we have a cat. He was really a spur-of-the-moment adoption, so no time to pre-puppy proof the house! I've been wanting to get a nice pup to raise, I just haven't been actively looking. The only thing a little pup could try to...
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    So I got a puppy...

    Yep. I got a puppy. Today. A freakishly adorable 8 week old cutie pie (has no self control ) The story on him is that he's a LabxWeim, but I think he may have a touch of Chow in him going by the way his tail is held occasionally. He has some funky spots on his tongue and gums. I quadruple...
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    Rabbit Question? Please look!

    Corona's Lanolin Rich Ointment. Apply liberally and wrap gently to prevent it from getting all over the place. I've had really nasty hock sores on rescued rabbits and this always healed them up the quickest
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    Got me some geese!

    I bought (what I thought) where a pair of young African geese. I recalled a flock that came charging down a hill, hissing an spitting, when we turned out car around in some no-stoplight town one day. So I thought, hey! Thats exactly what I need to protect my chickens! Welll.... I think they...
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    Think an owl got my Delly :(

    I went out this morning to let out the flock. I'm down to only four standard birds (three hens and a rooster), a Pekin pair, and three bantams (two hens and a rooster). Well, today I went out and noticed something off about the flock, couldn't put my finger on it. Then I found my sweet Delaware...
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    Ducks with ice on feathers

    We've been having a lot of melting/freezing action here the last couple of days and I noticed my Pekin pair looking a bit ratty. I caught the drake and yup, he's got hunks of ice stuck to him! Not major freezing, but definite ice drops on his chest, feathers, and back. I brought them both in...
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    I bought a mare on New Year's!

    Quote: Hi, By "hair Breed" do you mean they don't shed? Joe I wish! More that they loads of hair, i.e, long manes and tails. And who says short horses can't do Dressage? My little 13.2hh Friesian Pony says otherwise, he's no Olympic steed, but he could win some ribbons if we put ours minds...
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    Advice needed on torn toenail (dog)

    She spent about an hour sleeping with her front paws (the messy toenail is on her front left paw) tucked up, then bounded off the couch when I said "Wanna go outside?". She's now twitching and snoring, probably dreaming of that Houdini bunny. I was just looking at her and started worrying that...
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    Advice needed on torn toenail (dog)

    I just got back in, congratulating my girl on an EXCELLENT job, she's improved SO much with listening to commands and tuned in quick to my commands. I had to use my "LISTEN NOW OR I'LL EAT YOU" voice once, but just as a quick reminder than I'M the one giving out the commands and SHE'S the one...
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    Winter Woes!

    My little pond liner keeps freezing over too. My main issue is that the ducks refuse to poop outside of the pond. When I let them out in the morning, it's like a nuclear explosion of duck poop! I don't have goats, so I'll probably just go with a little water heater just to keep it from...
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    What's Wrong with a Friendly Horse?

    I have a pocket pony and he's the best horse in the pasture I have four horses. Two pocket ponies, one that doesn't understand the concept of personal space, and one 'regular'. Divo is a pocket pony, he comes at the first whistle, he follows willingly and without lead. He focuses in on me and...
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    What kind of quail...?

    Quote: Pretty much! 'cept mine have a bit bigger spot and seem smaller than yours. I heard one making a very pretty sound...I gotta look up how quails crow, 'cause I haven't a clue I vent sexed to the best of my ability and marked the ones I thought to be boys and girls. We'll see how...
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    What kind of quail...?

    I bought 12 Quail from a local guy, along with cage, feeder, and waterer. I put them in my brooder (large, has a heat lamp) and they dust-bathed for a good half hour or so. Happy little birds. Anyways! I don't know what kind they are. They're mostly white, with a spot of brown on the back of...
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    Sick Rabbit

    Flip her over and dribble a bit of Maple Syrup (the real stuff) into her mouth. The high-sugar and sweetness should trigger a hunger response. If she takes it, offer some apple/banana/soft food, water (via syringe), and more syrup if necessary. Don't drown her in it, just a tiny amount. Make...
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    Who else owns a Tennessee Walker!?

    I rescued a MASSIVE Tennessee Walker Gelding a while back (has been rehomed for a few months now). That boy could flat out MOVE! He stood nearly 16hh and was bigger built then most QH's I've seen. He could get a pretty nasty attitude undersaddle, had to lunge the beejeezus out of him before...
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    Good reasons to build the coop BEFORE you buy the chickens!

    I am: Soaked to the bone Freezing cold And thinking: WHY DIDN'T I BUILD THE COOP FIRST?! I have a decent flock of chickens and ducks. Mainly pullets, a couple bantams, and my big BCM roo. As for ducks, it's the Pekin pair and the three young mallards, they enjoy a pond liner all day long. It's...
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