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    How long until your overwhelmed or tired of poultry

    I’ve had mine for probably 6 years. Got a second batch of chicks earlier this year that are now starting to lay. Can be a lot of work for sure especially on a hot humid day. That just plain stinks. Sometimes literally, haha Glad to be doing that than pushing up daisies though. Can’t wait to be...
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    Adding on to my run?

    Lots of ways to skin a cat as the saying goes. I will be adding on to mine early next year. One thing that I’ve done is build an isolation corner for sick or injured hens and for new chicks when I get them. It is totally predator proof with welded wire on top and side. It also has hardware...
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    Neck Wound

    Hello. Sorry just saw this. Been busy fixing stuff. I never found out out what left the scat, YET. Haha. the chick that got that major wound has lived! My wife and I cleaned it out really good with peroxide and water flush. We then isolated her in the garage and used t-shirts for bedding so she...
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    Baby chick had severe wound around neck when I went to put her away

    We cleaned it up real good today and put some antiseptic on it. We will check her in the morning and do the antibiotic cream then. I do have a corner that is specifically for the younger birds that is completely secure from predators and adult chickens. I even have hardware fabric wired all...
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    Baby chick had severe wound around neck when I went to put her away

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    Baby chick had severe wound around neck when I went to put her away

    I have a small portable brooder that will be perfect.
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    Baby chick had severe wound around neck when I went to put her away

    I'll try to get one posted tomorrow. I had to get to work.
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    Neck Wound

    It could absolutely be a coon. When I first got chickens I lost have of them in the first six months to coons. 6 in one night. One was still alive when I got out there in the morning but its head was mauled raw and it was blinded. So I had to put her down. They can get in in places you...
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    Baby chick had severe wound around neck when I went to put her away

    Hello All, I am Chuck and new to the site. I have had chickens for a few years now and was down to 1 rooster (very calm and nice) and three hens. (I do have a second rooster that is isolated with welded wire fencing.) My original hens have hatched some of their own eggs and raised their...
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