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    I have a staph infection!!! From chapped hands!!! Yikes!

    Thanks, everybody...for your kind responses and concern. 6chickens in St Charles: I really appreciate hearing your thoughts on establishing cause of cracking skin. I'm going back to the Doctor Monday for a followup, and will certainly mention your concerns. Thank You! Tinker
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    I have a staph infection!!! From chapped hands!!! Yikes!

    Hi all! I have been diagnosed as having a staph infection on my THUMB! The skin by my thumbnail was cracked from dryness, and stupid me...I didn't wear gloves while dealing with my chickens. I'm sure I'll be alright....taking tons of antibiotics, using ointment, etc... But be assured...
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    4 for 7.....today AND yesterday!! I'm amazed how many eggs we're getting. I thought this was the "slow season". How many eggs a day should I expect from my seven girls come Spring?
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    Does anyone speak "chicken"?

    I unsuccessfully did a search for chicken calls, noises, etc.. can someone direct me to an appropriate thread? I'd like to understand my girls better. I've got "Help I'm separated from my friends" down, and and I think I know: "I'm busy and happy"... Sometimes they they "yell" for no...
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    egg collecting is like xmas everyday

    sixty7x: Your post could have been writen by me! That's EXACTLY how I feel every day now that my girls have finally started laying. I'm glad to hear the 'christmas' feeling doesn't go away. I'm impressed that people know who laid what. I've got seven hens (lost one to hawk? couple of...
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    Greetings from Northern California!

    I'm back...I want to thank everyone for the welcome, and reiterate what a great place this is! I 've had my chicks (eight of 'em!) less than one day, and already I've had a million questions. With the use of "search", I've found answers (or at least opinions) to every question. My black...
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    Greetings from Northern California!

    Hi everybody! I just discovered this place...just what I need. I will soon be a first time chicken keeper. As I write this, my chicken coop/yard is being completed, and tomorrow is opening day of our County Fair where I hope to learn about and buy some hens from 4-Hers or FFA kids... I...
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