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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Quote: Steve go to tractor supply and get some Tylan-50 injectable and a few small syringes and the shortest 22ga needles that they have. If they are bannys give 1/4cc twice daily and if they are large fowl give 1/2cc twice daily. Do a course of injections for 7 days, no matter if they look...
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Morning Everyone, I have a question. At least two of my hens have been making a coughing gurgling noise for several days. Now one of them has become lethargic. What have I got going on and how do I fix it? My egg production has dropped as well. Please help. Steve
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    Can anyone id these tracks

    Raven, my Black Australorp was eaten by something last night. It's my fault, I didn't secure the coop until late. There was nothing left but feathers 20 feet from the coop. My rooster "Big Daddy" and hen "Olive" were roosting on my porch when I got home instead of the coop. I assume...
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    *** OKIES in the BYC ***

    Quote: I have never been to an auction and would like to go. Where is it in blanchard and what time does it start? Thanks. Steve
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    *** OKIES in the BYC ***

    What is everyone doing to prepare for the snowpacolypse? My bantam cochin rooster got some frostbite on his comb during the last cold spell. I am going to winterize my coop and I think I will add a light so their water doesn't freeze. Any other suggestions?
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    I need more hens!!! I have 4 and they are all 7 months old and laying now. Need about another half dozen to fill some egg orders from family and friends. Steve Maybe I need 8 more to make an even dozen a day But they don't always all lay an egg a day so Maybe I need 12 more.
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    Looking to buy about 6 more young laying hens in the Choctaw area

    I have 4 and they are all 7 months old and laying now. Need about another half dozen to fill some egg orders from family and friends. Steve Maybe I need 8 more to make an even dozen a day
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    Big Daddy vs The Hawk

    That's how I have started to treat mine. They may be only worth $5 - $10 in real dollars but with the emotional and time investment from me, they are worth far more than money. My EE started laying eggs last week and she is the only one so I am darn sure not gonna lose her to some cat, dog or...
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    Big Daddy vs The Hawk

    Yesterday I was feeding my 6 chickens some treats when a bird flew over us. I didn't really pay attention to it because there are several crows that live around and they like to fly by and see what treats they can steal once I go back in the house. This time though my biggest rooster, Big...
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Quick question. If I am feeding my hens layer feed, do I need to supplement it with oyster shell?
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Quote: I have 6 chickens left now from my original straight run of 16. Lost 2 to hawks, 5 to neighbors weenie dogs and 1 to a auto/ped on peebly road and 2 roosters sold at the swap meet. I now have 2 Dominique hens, 1 black Australorp hen, 1 EE hen, 1 Dominique rooster and 1 feathered Cochin...
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Quote: You have found the best place with the best people! What kind of birds do you have??? Do you raise them for fun, for eggs or do you show???? I raise them right now for eggs...and I just enjoy them. I would love to get my kids into showing them but I will need a good enabler to...
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Quote: Heck ya. Where are ya, what kind and how much?
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Quote: You have found the best place with the best people! What kind of birds do you have??? Do you raise them for fun, for eggs or do you show???? I have 6 chickens left now from my original straight run of 16. Lost 2 to hawks, 5 to neighbors weenie dogs and 1 to a auto/ped on peebly...
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    Okies in the BYC The Original

    Hi all. Was just told about this page by Poultry and Bees. Sold 2 of my roosters today at the flea market in Midwest City. Met Mary Beth and had a great conversation. Looking forward to meeting some of ya'll and learning more about chickens in Oklahoma. Steve
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    Should I involve my children in my first slaughter of roosters?

    Oh she has already advised me that she won't be too happy with me if and when I do it. My son has made similar comments. When I talk about it, he says, "Daddy if you hurt those chickens I will be so mad at you."
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    Should I involve my children in my first slaughter of roosters?

    I have watched the videos and read very good tutorials here. I also participated in the process a few times when I was a young teenager. The basic knowledge is there I just need to step up and initiate the process. It is very hard looking at these really beautiful animals and consciously...
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    What would be a good name for Two SilverLaced Wyandottes?

    Brittania and Sterling (both types of silver).
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    Should I involve my children in my first slaughter of roosters?

    My kids are very bright (don't we all say that?) and I will respect their wishes. I would just like them to understand that the chicken, turkey, beef and pork they eat comes from a living animal that has to die in order for them to eat it. They disassociate the two things now and I think...
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    Should I involve my children in my first slaughter of roosters?

    To tell you the truth, I am a little askeered of doing it for the first time. I like all my roosters but I have picked out my favorites. The losers are a beautiful SLW and an ok EE. The EE is kind of mean to my only EE hen. The SLW is just bottom of the totem pole but he doesn't do anything...
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