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    Study finds that chickens blush

    Probably not surprising to many observant chicken owners, but a recent study in France has found that hens blush and fluff their head feathers when excited or scared. This article describes the study and mentions that the findings could be used to improve animal welfare.
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    Possible Bumblefoot?

    I don't have enough experience to say, but it looks like healing to me. How is she doing?
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    Possible Bumblefoot?

    I cut thin strips of gorilla tape to make a wrap of sorts, after my hen got the first one off in a hurry. Duck tape would probably work as well. I've never used vet wrap and not sure what the difference is, but it works for me and I just cut it off and replace with new each day so far.
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    Possible Bumblefoot?

    I just dealt with this. First I tried flipping her into her back like I read on the Chicken Chick's advice about bumblefoot surgery, but I could not manage that without her flapping to get upright. So I just let her stand while I held and worked on her bad foot. I had soaked her feet in Empson...
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    Awkward duck seller... (Story)

    Your thread and your profile pic made me laugh so hard. Thank you! :lau
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    Pet friendly hardware store

    I think it's a sticker someone slapped on there. I would like to meet that person, lol. Although, the fine print doesn't seem to exclude chickens. 😉
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    Pet friendly hardware store

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    I can’t be the only one....

    Loving this sassy duck thread. I don't have any yet, but one day for sure.
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    Good tips that you use to keep chickens cool in the summer when it is 100°

    Can a domestic chicken handle the same environment as their ancestors? Could it be like comparing a wolf to a Chihuahua? The breeds I have seem so much better adapted to cold temperatures. I wonder if some of their heat tolerance abilities have been bred out. Not all though- I see their jungle...
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    The Fart Egg Thread - Post pictures of your tiny eggs!

    My first time seeing one! Laid by my 13 month old Australorp, Gina.
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    Good tips that you use to keep chickens cool in the summer when it is 100°

    Just a thought- bare soil absorbs a lot of heat. Might help to cover it with straw or something light colored.
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    Maintenance to avoid flystrike

    Good questions, and thanks for your concern. I believe she's healthy. They roost on a china closet actually, so that might be why the poop sticks. Although, my flock consists of 2 Australorps, 3 Rhoad Island Reds, and 2 Wyandottes. Only the Wyandottes have this issue, and the smallest one...
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    Maintenance to avoid flystrike

    Sorry for your loss. She was a pretty girl. I was just wondering if I should trim some of my Wyandotte's poopy butt fluff. I will take your advice and do so, along with hanging some fly paper.
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Dust bath! I was messing around with my camera settings and got a good action shot of my big sweetie, Worf, one of my two Australorp hens.
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    Reptile and amphibians! Who has em'?

    This last fall I was finding Redbacked Salamanders everywhere around my yard. Under every rock and piece of wood. Once, a salamander ejected its tail at me when I lifted a rock where a group of them were hiding. I watched the tail wiggle around for quite some time, then I thought my chickens...
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    Reptile and amphibians! Who has em'?

    I have two Redbacked Salamanders, Newton and Smiley. Found them in our yard and have kept them for 4 months. I have started a springtail colony to feed them. I think one is pregnant.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest - Guess When BYC Will Reach 460,000 Members!

    2/18/2022 8:00 am
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    My neighbor lets her chickens free range my yard constantly?

    It's hard to imagine that someone could have absolutely no care about how their actions affect people around them. Although, I know there are plenty of sociopaths out there. You said you had a good relationship before this, but you've never said anything to Jane about it. So, you've been...
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    Sourcing local feed and supplies

    Hi all! I'm new. I have 8 hens. I'm looking for a local source of hay for my girls this winter to kick around in, but I don't know where to get it. Where do you get hay and other local products or used items? I don't have Facebook anymore, so I can't use Marketplace.
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    Review by 'Zuckerbird' in article 'Best Chocolate Pudding to Use up Eggs'

    Great recipe! I thought the amount of sugar was perfect. The texture was heavenly. I would use only 3.5 oz, or less, of chocolate. Not sure if you meant that or 3.5 oz each of both dark and milk chocolate. Just one 2.8 oz bar of dark was good for me. I will use this basic recipe for all future...
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